Haystack SEO Digital Marketing

05/05/2025

Long-form content is back, 𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘺! And we couldn’t be happier! 😏

All jokes aside, short-form content has long dominated the online space - so it’s about time long-form made its comeback.

In our latest blog, we delve into some of the reasons that have led digital content down this trajectory, and how best to strategise your content for 2025!

Read now: https://haystackseo.co.za/long-form-content-is-back-baby/

04/05/2025

"𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙄 𝙜𝙤, 𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙚𝙨."

Just like Mando and Grogu, we’ll stick with you every step of the way as you navigate this vast online space. We’re here to make you discoverable online — and with us on your side, 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙙𝙙𝙨. 😉

22/04/2025

Wishing you warmth and renewal as we come out of the Easter weekend. We hope it was a time of peace and reflection. 💜

11/04/2025

Introducing your digital marketing dream team – Barbie & Ken doll edition! 😏

We had to hop on this trend 🔥 How do you think we did? Let us know in the comments below👇

24/12/2024

𝙒𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙚'𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨 😅

It’s been an incredible year, filled with milestones and moments of learning. 🌟 As we gear up for a well-deserved festive break, we’d like to wish all our clients and supporters a very happy and restful holiday season. 🎄✨

Here’s to enjoying the summer vibes 🌞 and coming back refreshed, ready to take on the digital realm together in the new year. 💻🚀

16/10/2024

04/09/2024

Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to our amazing Kim! 🌼

When you visit our offices, you're welcomed by her warm smile and vibrant energy. Mind you, dynamite comes in small packages, and that's exactly how she keeps everything in check and running smoothly 💪

Thank you, Kim, for being an invaluable part of the Haystack team! 💜

30/07/2024

Whether you are a university , , or a , having a professional, well-built profile is incredibly important.

Recruiters receive thousands of job applications each day, but only a handful of profiles stand out and get noticed.

In fact, 72% of companies hire their employees from LinkedIn, and 63% of employers view their candidates’ profiles before offering them an interview! Having a professional LinkedIn profile will increase your possibility of finding a and being discovered.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝟵 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲.

Whether you are a university student, entrepreneur, or a job-seeker, having a professional, well-built LinkedIn profile is incredibly important.

10/05/2024

Print media is dead.

So we put on our finest attire to mourn its demise🥀. Once upon a time, it reigned supreme, but alas, the digital age arose, and now it’s time for a new reign 👑🔥

Jokes aside, do you think print media is dead? Let us know your answer! 👇

08/05/2024

Today marks a big milestone for Maddison - it's his 5th anniversary at HaystackSEO🎉!

We asked him to tell us about his journey so far👇:

“It feels like just yesterday I was walking in the door as a wide-eyed PPC Specialist, eager to learn and contribute. Looking back, it's been an incredible journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and most importantly, a ton of learning.”

From stepping in as a team leader to recently becoming a Company Director, these 5 years have seen tremendous growth from Maddison! Cheers to many more 🥂

22/02/2024

If you do what you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life ~ Marc Anthony 💯

16/02/2024

It's FAQ Friday and today, we're addressing common questions about digital marketing!

Does page speed affect ranking 📈?

Yes, it does! Because Google's new speed update makes fast sites appear higher in search results.

Tips:
- Check your site speed at PageSpeed Insights: https://pagespeed.web.dev/
- Prioritise user experience
- Keep up with Google’s updates regularly

What's your speed score? Tell us in the comments! ⏬