Why Word of Mouth Isn’t a Scalable Growth Strategy
JDR Group award celebrating 20 years in business, symbolising growth beyond word of mouth and the need for a scalable marketing strategy.

Why Word of Mouth Isn’t a Scalable Growth Strategy

Most successful businesses start with word of mouth. You do great work, your customers tell other people, and before long, your reputation starts brin …

07-Jan-2026 09:30:00 3 min read
How to Create Demand When No One’s Heard of You (Yet)
John from JDR Group working at his desk, representing how SMEs can build visibility and create demand when their business isn’t widely known yet.

How to Create Demand When No One’s Heard of You (Yet)

You know your business delivers outstanding work. Your customers stay with you, your team know their craft, and your service stands up against any com …

05-Jan-2026 09:30:00 3 min read
Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working and What to Fix First
Ellis and Amy reviewing marketing performance data and discussing how to fix underperforming campaigns.

Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working and What to Fix First

You’ve probably been told your business needs to “do more marketing.” Maybe you’ve tried a few things: hired an agency, run some ads, posted on Linked …

01-Jan-2026 09:30:00 3 min read
Marketing ROI: How to Measure It Without Guesswork
John from JDR, a Marketing expert explaining how to measure marketing ROI clearly and confidently.

Marketing ROI: How to Measure It Without Guesswork

You’ve invested in marketing a new website, paid ads, SEO, or maybe social media, but when you ask “what’s actually working?”, the answer isn’t clear.

31-Dec-2025 09:30:01 4 min read
What a Real Marketing Strategy Looks Like (And What It Isn’t)
JDR Group directors and the social media manager sitting together at a meeting table with laptops, smiling during a strategy discussion.

What a Real Marketing Strategy Looks Like (And What It Isn’t)

If you’ve ever sat through a marketing presentation and left wondering “yes, but what’s the actual plan?”, you’re not alone. Many business owners come …

29-Dec-2025 09:30:01 4 min read
How SEO, Paid Ads and CRO Work Together to Generate Leads (Not Just Traffic)
Amber from JDR explaining to a client how SEO, Paid Ads and CRO work together to generate leads.

How SEO, Paid Ads and CRO Work Together to Generate Leads (Not Just Traffic)

For many SME directors, website traffic is the number that gets reported every month. Visits go up, charts look positive, but the real question remain …

25-Dec-2025 09:30:01 3 min read
5 Signs Your PPC Agency Is Wasting Your Budget
Will from JDR writing on a whiteboard during a training session while colleagues watch and take part in the discussion.

5 Signs Your PPC Agency Is Wasting Your Budget

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising can be one of the fastest ways to generate leads and sales. But for many SMEs, it can also become a black hole for the …

24-Dec-2025 09:30:01 2 min read
How To Use The LinkedIn Ad Library To Spy On Your Competitors
Ellis from JDR working on a laptop inside a quiet office booth, viewed through the glass panel.

How To Use The LinkedIn Ad Library To Spy On Your Competitors

LinkedIn is one of the most effective ways to reach decision-makers in B2B industries. But for many SME owners, it can feel like an expensive guessing …

22-Dec-2025 09:30:01 6 min read
HubSpot & AI: Everything You Need To Know
Andy and Emma from JDR standing back-to-back outside the JDR office, smiling and posing ahead of the HubSpot AI webinar.

HubSpot & AI: Everything You Need To Know

AI is transforming how businesses work, and HubSpot is right at the centre of it. In our latest webinar, we showed how the new AI features inside HubS …

18-Dec-2025 09:30:00 3 min read
Why Relying on One or Two Major Customers Can Put Your Business at Risk (and How to Fix It)
JDR Group’s managing director sitting at a meeting table, focused on working on a tablet, with office buildings visible through the window behind him.

Why Relying on One or Two Major Customers Can Put Your Business at Risk (and How to Fix It)

Securing a big customer can feel like a turning point. For many SMEs, it’s a validation of years of hard work - proof that your business can compete a …

17-Dec-2025 09:30:01 5 min read