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Is your email list GDPR compliant?

Posted in Email & SMS Marketing | Email Design | Useful on 13th March 2018 by Jamie Ryan

Is your email list GDPR compliant? The new General Data Protection Regulations come into effect on May 25th this year. But one of the main issues that many businesses may overlook is how GDPR will affect their email list. Simply knowing that people signed up to your list many moons ago will not be sufficient […]

1 Month in!

Posted in Career | Urban Feather on 8th February 2018 by Aimee Braithwaite

Hi, I’m Aimee and I am the newest member of the Urban Feather team, joining as a full-time Graphic Designer, bringing with me an abundance of knowledge and experience about design for print. I have worked for some of the region’s largest brands (most recently Lincolnshire Co-op HQ). I started my career working as an […]

GDPR Advice Line

Posted in General | News | Urban Feather | Useful on 31st January 2018 by Kate Kerr

Those Dreaded 4 Letters …GDPR, seem to be causing panic among many small businesses.  What is GDPR?  Am I compliant? What do I need to do?  Is GDPR law or is it just a guideline? GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation.  It replaces the current Data Protection Act and comes into force on 25 May […]

Spectre & Meltdown Warning

Posted in News | Useful on 5th January 2018 by Jamie Ryan

In news from the BBC this morning, Apple has warned that all iPhones, iPads and Mac computers are affected by two major flaws in their computer chips, leaving devices open to two major vulnerabilities, MeltDown and Spectre. This follows releases from Google (having the latest security updates will protect their Android phones) and Microsoft (fixes […]

Moroccan Dolphin Salesman – A Story About Search Engine Optimisation

Posted in Website Design & Build | Website Maintenance on 20th December 2017 by Jamie Ryan

The world of Search Engine Optimisation is a funny old thing, for example, did you hear the one about the Moroccan Dolphin Salesman? In reality, there is no joke about a Moroccan Dolphin Salesman. This is just an example of the type of ridiculous keywords you have to specify in order to guarantee being at […]

How to ride a social storm

Posted in social media | Useful on 5th October 2017 by Jamie Ryan

Dealing with a social media crisis Whilst almost all of us rely on social media to express our views, feelings and opinions; with that can come the power to destroy a business’ reputation. Whether facing a full-scale social backlash from multiple angles or dealing with one disgruntled customer, it’s vitally important to control any social […]

Did you know? – Web Statistics

Posted in General | News | Useful on 22nd May 2017 by Samual Davis

The World Wide Web is a wonderful tool for many, a burning desire for some and an evil presence for a few. But what do we actually know about the web and all that exists on it? Well, here are some astonishing web statistics we were able to uncover: There are an estimated 966 million […]

we’re recruiting

Posted in Career on 28th April 2017 by Kate Kerr

Could you be the graphic designer we’ve been looking for?   About Urban Feather Urban Feather is a long established and growing, multi-disciplined design agency, based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. We work with companies across the country to help raise their profile, providing creative design with passion and flair. Our team deliver bespoke solutions across a variety […]

Digital / Online Marketing – OMG, what even is it?

Posted in Urban Feather | Useful | What We Do on 7th April 2017 by Jamie Ryan

You’ve probably heard of the acronyms associated with online marketing and may even have a general understanding of what they mean for your business, but for those who don’t, Urban Feather is here to save the day with this quick guide to online marketing. Website Starting off nice and simple, we have your company’s website. […]

we’re recruiting

Posted in Career on 16th January 2017 by Kate Kerr

About Urban Feather Urban Feather is a long established, multi-disciplined design agency, based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. We work with companies across the country to help raise their profile, providing creative design, with passion and flair. Our team deliver bespoke solutions across a variety of mediums including traditional print, digital marketing and web development. Our small […]