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How to Design for Accessibility: Making Graphics Inclusive for All

People with visual impairments or colour blindness rely on high contrast to distinguish text and key elements...
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Does Your PR Strategy Include SEO? Here’s Why It Should

In 2025, PR and SEO are no longer separate silos. At Montpellier, we believe an...
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Why Isn’t Your Website Ranking? 10 SEO Mistakes You Need to Fix

Achieving a high ranking on Google is crucial for driving traffic, leads, and conversions. Yet...
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The Psychology of Colour in Branding: How to Influence Your Audience

Colour is more than just a visual element—it’s a powerful psychological tool that shapes how consumers perceive...
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Typography Trends in 2025: What Works and What’s Overdone?

Typography is more than just the choice of fonts—it shapes a brand’s identity, influences user...

SEO Trends and Predictions for 2025: The Rise of Search Everywhere Optimisation

In 2025 the world of SEO will continue to change, possibly this year more dramatically...
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How Graphic Designers’ Tools Have Evolved: From the Apple Mac Classic to AI-Generated Video

The tools may have changed dramatically, but their purpose hasn’t. Over more than three decades...

PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse: Colour of the Year 2025

Every year, Pantone’s Colour of the Year announcement captures the attention of designers, brands, and...
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Navigating Triumph: The Evolution of Digital PR Link Building

S. Structure: Building a Strategic Framework Digital PR has evolved from basic link outreach into...
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Mastering SEO in 2025: How Competitor Analysis Can Elevate Your Strategy

In the fast-moving world of digital marketing, competitor analysis remains one of the most valuable...
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SEO Trends and Predictions for 2025: The Rise of Search Everywhere Optimisation

SEO Trends and Predictions for 2025: The Rise of Search Everywhere Optimisation In 2025 the...
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What’s the Role of Brand Guidelines?

Brand guidelines—also known as brand style guides or brand manuals—are essential frameworks that define how...