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Why a ‘one simple trick’ approach doesn’t really work in construction marketing

Searching for one quick win could doom your construction marketing strategy. Learn about a better way to do it here...
Alex Timperley
Alex Timperley
October 9, 2026
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4 website mistakes costing you construction leads

Vague services, weak CTAs, unclear locations and unexplained jargon could be costing your construction business leads. Here's how to fix them.
Alex Timperley
Alex Timperley
October 2, 2026
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Why construction companies need a specialist copywriter, not a generalist

Learn how a specialist construction copywriter who can help you get more, better leads to generate new work.
Alex Timperley
Alex Timperley
September 14, 2026
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Marketing Insights

When manufacturing and engineering companies should ignore the most important rule of marketing

There is one important rule you can break when doing marketing for manufacturing and engineering businesses.
Alex Timperley
Alex Timperley
September 8, 2026
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Book news

'For the Love: How Football Supporters Can Change the World' is out!

My book, 'For the Love: How Football Supporters Can Change the World' is out and going along nicely!
Alex Timperley
Alex Timperley
September 4, 2026
Front cover of upcoming football, society and community book, 'For the Love: How Football Supporters Can Change the World'.
Book news

A long break and my first published book!

I've taken a long break from writing blogs to write a book called 'For the Love: How Football Supporters Can Change the World'. Read all about it here.
Alex Timperley
Alex Timperley
June 30, 2026
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How to write construction marketing content to comply with CCPI guidelines

Construction marketing content for CCPI guidelines can be tricky to get right - see some CCPI content tips and tricks here.
Alex Timperley
Alex Timperley
October 7, 2025
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Company News

What happens to your work if I get ill?

I recently lost a tender because they were worried about what happens if I get ill. Here's what I do to mitigate the impact of that for clients.
Alex Timperley
Alex Timperley
August 13, 2025
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Marketing Insights

How to get the most value from a freelance content consultant

5 steps to get the most value from a freelace content consultant in construction or property.
Alex Timperley
Alex Timperley
July 18, 2025
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Company News

Investing in the environment and the community; Or, putting my money where my mouth is

Investing to benefit the community and our planet: What do I do?
Alex Timperley
Alex Timperley
July 11, 2025
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Marketing Insights

5 quick ways to get your construction or property content strategy started

5 quick ways to build up a construction or property content strategy when you're struggling.
Alex Timperley
Alex Timperley
July 3, 2025
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Company News

My (approximate) work-related carbon footprint for the third year of business

​As a freelancer my carbon footprint counts towards the Scope 3 emissions of every company I work with.
Alex Timperley
Alex Timperley
November 7, 2024
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