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My first 3 months at MintTwist

By Alex Harber on 20th February 2017

An insight into my first 3 months working for MintTwist

Our Favourite 5 Examples of Valentine’s Inspired Content Marketing

By Alex Harber on 14th February 2017

5 examples of Valentine's inspired content marketing, certain to make your heart burst!

Social Media Snapshot: China vs. Japan

Published on 10th February 2017

How do these digital powerhouses approach social media?

Joining the MintTwist team

By Thomas Marsden on 7th February 2017

A week in, so here's a little bit on me

Was 2016 Really the Deadliest Year for Celebrities?

By Alex Harber on 19th January 2017

Can we use data to shed any light on the myth that 2016 killed more celebrities than ever?

Web Design Trends 2017 Predictions

Published on 19th January 2017

We reveal what 2017 has in store at the cutting edge of creative website design

What is Blue Monday?

By Alex Harber on 16th January 2017

Is Blue Monday really the most depressing day of the year? Or are some crafty marketers behind the concept?

the ultimate website development resource list

31 online tools that make website development a whole lot easier

By Alexis Pratsides on 13th January 2017

A selection of development nuggets from deep within our geek cave that will save you time and effort in your day-to-day life as a web developer .

Do Musicians Even Need Websites Anymore?

Published on 22nd December 2016

In the modern age of music, is a website still a relevant asset for musicians to invest time and effort into?

Our 3 Favourite Christmas Ads of 2016

By Alex Harber on 20th December 2016

We find out which campaigns the MintTwist team enjoyed the most this festive period.

Can We Predict X Factor 2016 Winner Using Digital Data?

By Colin Cheng on 11th December 2016

Tonight's X Factor final might be too close to call between Saara Aalto and Matt Terry. Can digital data predict it?

What can Google Trends tell us about the US “Swing States”?

Published on 9th November 2016

A quick look at how people were searching in the main US election battlegrounds

Music marketing (Part 1) — Artist, algorithm and audience

Published on 1st November 2016

What is to learn from Spotify's harmony of artist and algorithm?

Google moving to mobile-first indexing for SEO

Published on 4th November 2016

Google announces move to mobile-first indexing for SEO

Our 5 best examples of Halloween-themed content marketing

Published on 1st November 2016

MintTwist's round-up of best Halloween-themed content marketing

Mobile apps have the ability to revitalise the third sector

Published on 28th September 2016

Mobile apps are empowering businesses, activists, and donors alike. Here is how.

The rise of videos in advertising and content marketing

Published on 26th August 2016

More and more brands are recognising the power of videos for advertising and content marketing, and so should you.

The 6 best apps to keep you fighting fit, Hello Dr Smartphone

Published on 29th July 2016

Is that a doctor in your pocket? Or are you just pleased with how technology has come along?

The E.U. referendum: Rise of social media

Published on 24th June 2016

The E.U. Referendum results are here. What part did social media play in #Brexit?

The rise and rise of Instagram’s new features

Published on 13th June 2016

It’s been six years since Instagram launched, but do you know all of Instagram's latest features?

How Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) can create value for your website

Published on 11th July 2016

11.6% of websites had adopted Accelerated Mobile Pages by June 2016, according to research conducted by Searchmetrics. Curious to know how Accelerated Mobile Pages can benefit your website content?