David Sayce Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London, Gb

As the Digital Lead at Forsters LLP, I spearhead the firm's digital marketing initiatives, developing and executing strategies to enhance our online presence and engagement. My role encompasses leading our digital team, managing key projects, and collaborating across departments to ensure our digital efforts align with our overall business goals. I leverage various digital marketing tools and platforms, including analytics, SEO, and content management, to foster brand consistency and engage our audience effectively through various digital channels.

London, Gb

Make your digital channels work for your business and your customersIn today’s digital business world, you need a partner who can help you take advantage of marketing opportunities across a variety of channels in real-time. Paper Gecko combines a data-driven approach with knowledge gained from over 20 years in digital marketing to deliver outstanding results to our clients.What we do__________SEO Website Review Report Discover SEO issues such as broken links missing tags and descriptions, issues with speed and security.For websites under 500 pagesSEO Website Audit (with recommendations)Completed in 2-4 weeks.SEO audits will list the things wrong with your site from a search engine optimisation perspective, our audits also include a best practices action plan tailored to your unique situation and market focus. You receive actionable information that becomes the road map to achieving high organic rankings in Google.The size and complexity of the website together with the depth of the audit determine the time and investment. Accessibility ReportReview how compliant the website is at WCAG 2.1 AA or AAA standards (UK/EU) and Section 508 (US)* Accessibility - check WCAG and Section 508 guidelines against many file types: find flashing GIFs, untagged PDFs* Compatibility - check for HTML, script and image formats that don't work in common browsers* Search Engine Optimisation - check Google and Bing webmaster guidelines* Web Standards - validate HTML and CSS* Usability - check against Usability.gov guidelinesForensic Analysis & Penalty RecoveryRecovery from a Google penalty begins with understanding whether it was manual, algorithmic, a combination of those, or something else entirely.Monthly Monitoring, Reporting & ConsultingWe also offer SEO consulting services and training to select clients

London, Gb

From March 2020 I have been working with local & small businesses, advising and supporting their businesses.Websites - help on getting set up, including using digital tools such as Google My BusinessSEO - improving online visibilityWebsite reviews & technical auditsSupport across email and social media marketingImproving offline and online marketing

London, Gb

Working with a startup commercial finance business to produce their online presence including:Advising on website developments and optimisationCompetitor research and analysisMarketing strategy and content creationWebsite Audit

London, Gb

Working with a leading business for B2B Pre-paid credit card solutions providing smart and flexible payment solutions enabling businesses to manage expenses, simplify payroll and offer incentives.Website audit and migration

London, Gb

Global leading D2C manufacturer of a wide variety of fine art productsWebsite migration and SEO project

London, Gb

Online food and nutrition website B2CFull audit and recommendationsSEO research and recommendationsWithin 2 months online visibility saw significant improvement as product pages were better focused towards the user intent with sales increasing 10% MoM

London, Gb

B2B Website domain/ brand migration for a small to mid-sized manufacturing companyFull website audit and review

London, Gb

Full Website Audit of mid-sized website across 5 geo location and 3 languagesImprovements to website internationalisation including Href LANG set up to focus the correct pages to the correct location and language

London, Gb

Mid-sized B2B businessCreation of new digitally-focused marketing team of 9Integration of Salesforce and Marketo within marketingSEO Project, this started with an in-depth website audit looking at technical SEO elements and backlinks.Mobile Traffic increase: 220%Desktop Traffic increase: 75%40% MoM growth in revenue42% MoM rise in new usersThe continued growth of top 3 positioned keywords driving qualified traffic into the website, MoM growth of 15%New Lead Generation strategy created

London, Gb

Full website audit and review of the online visibilitySearch Engine Optimisation (SEO) project to define potential customers needs and requirement. Content creation creating focused SEO-friendly pages with a strong call to action

London, Gb

SME Startup:Advice on early-stage website development, especially in regard to organic traffic (SEO, both national and local).Defined primary keyword data to target search engines leading to page one ranking for 10 competitive keywords. 12 sales attributed to the website within the first 6 weeks.* Growth in revenue* 100+% MoM rise in new users

London, Gb

> Leading SaaS technology companyFull digital audit of the websiteHTTPS and Platform migration of the website, completed with zero loss of search engine trafficSEO project & content strategy seeing a 40% increase in traffic for qualified keywords.Lead generation project initiated to bring qualified leads into the business.* 35% MoM growth in revenue* 60% MoM rise in new users

London, Gb

London, Gb

Digital Marketing Specialist Volunteer. Advising young people about their digital marketing and websites.There are almost one million young people in the UK not in education, employment or training. The Prince's Trust focuses its efforts on those people who need our help the most.The Prince's Trust helps change young lives.

Liverpool Street, England, Gb

• Digital-First Strategy Implementation: Led the shift towards a data-driven, digital-first marketing approach, aligning digital initiatives with core business goals. This strategic shift enhanced the company’s competitive edge in the financial services sector, directly contributing to increased client engagement and business growth.• Platform Re-engineering: Successfully spearheaded the re-platforming of client portals and the CBAM website, transitioning from Drupal to WordPress. This overhaul improved user experience, site performance, and SEO, resulting in a more streamlined and effective digital presence.• Data-Driven Decision Making: Developed and implemented comprehensive stakeholder reporting and business analytics processes. These tools provided clear, actionable insights into marketing activities, enabling more informed decision-making and better alignment with business objectives.• Search Marketing Enhancement: Introduced and optimised paid and organic search marketing strategies, significantly enhancing online visibility and lead generation. This included further development of the content marketing team to support these initiatives, leading to more cohesive and effective campaigns.• Strategic Vision & Leadership: Crafted and delivered a comprehensive digital vision and strategy across all target markets and business channels, ensuring alignment with both CBAM's overall business strategy and its marketing objectives. This approach positioned CBAM as a market leader in the wealth management space.• Team Leadership & Development: Led, supported, and mentored a digital team of four, fostering a results-oriented culture focused on innovation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. This leadership not only improved team performance but also aligned the team's efforts with broader business goals.

Sulzfeld Am Main, Bavaria, De

Menlo Park, Us

London, Gb

Contract - Maternity CoverBrewin Dolphin are one of the UK's leading wealth managers. Founded in 1762, we are here to help you achieve your ambitions through expert, personalised financial planning and investment management advice.• Digital-First Transformation: Spearheaded the implementation of a data-driven, digital-first strategy across Brewin Dolphin, aligning digital initiatives with business goals to enhance the firm’s market position in the wealth management sector.• Data Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement: Introduced and developed comprehensive data reporting dashboards tailored for specific business areas and senior stakeholders. These dashboards provided actionable insights that improved decision-making and strategic alignment across the organisation.• Website Audits & SEO Strategy: Conducted in-depth website audits focusing on content, technical aspects, and accessibility. As part of a broader SEO and content strategy, these audits led to a 52% increase in SQLs (Sales Qualified Leads) within 12 months, significantly boosting the firm’s online visibility and lead generation.• Project Management & Technical SEO: Managed major website development projects, including sprints for website upgrades and technical SEO implementation. Collaborated with agencies and developers to enhance site performance and optimise search engine rankings.• Consulting on Digital Strategy: Provided expert consulting on social media, SEO, and email marketing (both organic and paid), working across various business teams. Introduced and refined digital personas, which played a crucial role in developing a cohesive digital strategy that aligned with the firm’s marketing goals.

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Woolwich, London, Gb

Digital Marketing DirectorAdvising on all areas of digital marketing from website development, email marketing and data policyDevelopment of: SEO Social MediaGDPR http://selondonchamber.org/david-sayce

Sydney, Nsw, Au

2017 Project was the preparation of the sale from Capita to Link Group, this included:Review of digital systems and channelsDevelopment of a new digital frameworkMigration and rebrand of 12 websites and 800 portals across the businessManage GDPR development representing marketing within the business• Digital Infrastructure for Business Sale: Led the development of an integrated digital ecosystem in preparation for the sale of the business. This involved strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting, as well as overseeing one team member, to ensure the digital infrastructure supported future growth and transition.• Multi-Channel Digital Strategy: Developed and implemented a multi-channel digital strategy to align with the division’s business, brand, and relationship objectives. This included integrated ABM (Account-Based Marketing) B2B campaigns and exploring B2B2C opportunities, resulting in a 35% MoM increase in new users and a 75% rise in revenue.• SEO & PPC Optimisation: Spearheaded the creation of new websites optimised for organic search through SEO best practices and PPC campaigns, driving significant traffic and lead generation for key business areas.• Email & Marketing Automation: Introduced integrated product and go-to-market email marketing, automation, and lead nurturing programs. These initiatives successfully delivered marketing-qualified leads for financial services products to the sales teams, enhancing conversion rates and sales effectiveness.• Event System Integration: Developed an integrated event management system across the website, CMS, and email platforms. This streamlined event processes, improved data collection, and facilitated targeted campaigns for future events.• Innovative Proof of Concept Projects: Introduced proof of concept projects for a Single Customer View and enhanced attribution granularity, laying the groundwork for more personalised marketing and better tracking of campaign effectiveness.

London, Gb

Working specifically within the Financial and Professional Services industry to help both firms and individuals gain and retain clients and increase their overall brand awareness across the industry by optimising their digital marketing.What I Do and how I help:► Social Media - Are you visible on LinkedIn? Do your competitors use Twitter?► Website development - Is your site getting the right traffic? Is it engaging to your clients?► Email Campaigns - Do you follow best practice guidelines? Are your emails getting through?► Social Media Training - Learn how to get the most out of LinkedIn with bespoke sessionsSpeaker at Social Media for Law 2014Developing and integrating your social media strategyIs your current social media strategy working? Where should you start with developing your social media strategy? How should it be integrated into your traditional marketing strategy?- http://www.social-media-for-law.com/ *** Now under the Paper Gecko brand ***_______________________________________________________________

London, Gb

"Find your focus. Decide what you want to be known for in the industry.Don’t just write blog posts, write with intention. Post less frequently if that’s what it takes. Instead, collect your ideas. When you do write, make those posts epic."Whether you are an established business or a startup I can help you develop, optimise and integrate your marketing. Working with businesses and individuals to make the most of their businesses and brand via digital marketing, including social media training and strategy, digital optimisation of on-line presence and effective use of communications.What I Do► Strategic consulting of website development, content strategy and international SEO.► Website Audits - Make your website the best it can be, discover opportunities and issues to improve both the customer experience and improve how Google views your website► SEO Training - understand how your website is viewed across Google and how to convert to sales► LinkedIn Training - Learn how to get setup with LinkedIn for your business, profiles, company pages & targeting clients / customers.If you are a small or medium business I am happy to run basic audits on your digital marketing to look at website, social media and how you compare with your competitors.For journalist and the media I am also available to offer advise on the digital environmentRegular event speaker*** Now under the Paper Gecko brand ***_______________________________________________________________

London, Greater London, Gb

Virgin StartUp is on a mission to change the prospects of startups for good Virgin StartUp is constantly on the look out for experienced mentors to help us nurture the next generation of brilliant British businessesBeing a mentor is all about guidance and and helping your entrepreneur to achieve their goals and realise their potential. I help them understand problems, identify solutions and implement their plans."Virgin StartUp mentors have been there and done it, they’re inspirational, impressive and highly qualified. They’re giving their time away for free to guide new entrepreneurs through the difficult start-up phase of the business lifecycle and they are doing so because they genuinely want to support entrepreneurship". Richard BransonAdvice small businesses and startups as a digital marketing consultant:Digital strategy and planningSEO strategySocial media Integrated marketing campaigns

London, Gb

Led the integrated digital strategy at Ince & Co across international offices, driving continuous improvement in key digital KPIs, leading to increased client engagement, retention, and brand awareness.Business Intelligence: Introduced advanced BI tools with tailored dashboards for partners, enabling data-driven decision-making by linking clients, campaigns, and revenue streams.Website Refresh: Managed two major website overhauls, resulting in a 65% YoY increase in new users and 20% YoY revenue growth.Global Expansion: Drove digital strategies for new Asian offices, strengthening the firm’s digital presence in key regions.Luxury Market Campaigns: Launched B2C campaigns targeting high-net-worth individuals in the superyacht market, positioning the firm as a leader in this niche.Email Marketing Optimisation: Led enhancements to email systems, achieving a 39% increase in open rates and 24% improvement in click-throughs.Crisis Management: Played a key role in the firm's Business Continuity Team, leading digital channels' crisis management strategies.Passionate about using data-driven approaches to enhance digital presence and boost business outcomes.

_______________________________________________________________★ Running for Multiple Sclerosis Society UK @mssocietyuk ★http://running4ms.co.uk or http://www.justgiving.com/Running4MSUK You can also donate via text, Text MSUK88 £5 to 70070 to sponsor me today_______________________________________________________________Running to raise awareness and money for the MS Society. ► 10K - British 10K - July 2012 (Completed) ✔ ► Half Marathon - Run to the Beat - October 2012 (Completed) ✔ ► Half Marathon - Run to the Beat - September 2013 (Completed) ✔► Marathon - London Marathon - April 2014 ✔ (Yay!)Around 100,000 people in the UK have MS. It's normally diagnosed in people between the ages of 20 and 40, and affects almost twice as many women as men. Once diagnosed, MS stays with you for life, but treatments and specialists can help you to manage the symptoms. We don't know the cause and we haven't yet found a cure, but research is progressing fast.⚫ Visit http://running4ms.co.uk to donate to the MS Society UK_______________________________________________________________

Ince Al Jallaf & Co grew from two leading teams, Ince and Dubai-based Al Jallaf Advocates & Legal Consultants. What sets us apart from other firms is our capacity to handle matters both “on the ground” and overseas. In the region, as well as assisting with transactions, contracts and other documentation, we are qualified to represent clients in the UAE courts. We are part of the international Ince & Co network. This gives us direct access to advice and representation in key commercial centres around the world, together with an extensive range of correspondent lawyers.Projects include:Web Development of www.incelaw.com SEO / SEM (inc. China & UAE - Ince Al Jallaf & Co)Online PR (inc. UAE)Google Analytics setup & reports_______________________________________________________________

Swindon, Wiltshire, Gb

One of the UK's largest energy suppliers, serving residential consumers and business customers, part of the RWE Group. The hometeam (home services) division deals specifically with domestic service, repairs and installs.Brought into the newly formed Hometeam division as a digital marketing specialist looking specifically at building awareness and increasing qualified leads into the business.• Integrated Email Campaigns: Designed, delivered, and optimised a highly targeted email campaign for 2.5 million customers. Utilised behavioural targeting techniques to enhance the campaign's effectiveness, resulting in improved customer engagement and conversion rates.• Comprehensive Digital Strategy: Led the strategic development and execution of all internet marketing activities, including email marketing, SEO, PPC, and display advertising. Managed a PPC budget of £55k per month, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to maximise ROI.• Conversion Rate Optimisation: Implemented conversion rate Optimisation (CRO) techniques across all digital channels, leading to a 68% increase in qualified enquiries directed to call centres. This significant improvement in conversion rates directly contributed to increased sales and customer acquisition.• Digital & Traditional Marketing Integration: Successfully integrated digital channels, including social media and brand monitoring, with traditional marketing campaigns. Managed a £500k digital budget, ensuring seamless integration and effective cross-channel marketing strategies.• Budget Management & Reporting: Oversaw the full digital marketing budget and provided detailed reporting on campaign performance, enabling data-driven adjustments and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives._______________________________________________________________

Bardon , Leicestershire , Gb

Barratt Developments PLC focuses on two strong national brands for its house building activities across Great Britain, Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes. The strong local house building brand, Ward Homes, is focused on Kent and the South East. Barratt Developments also have a commercial property development business, Wilson Bowden Developments.Interim Head of Digital Marketing role, brought in specifically to look after their first integrated digital campaign launch.• National Campaign Management: Led the management of a national digital campaign for Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes. Focused on maximising campaign results by refining creative elements and content strategies, leading to increased brand awareness and a significant uptick in requests for information.• Creative & Content Optimisation: Spearheaded the creation and Optimisation of campaign content, ensuring that messaging resonated with target audiences. This approach enhanced the performance of the campaign, driving greater engagement and interest in the company’s offerings.• Social Media Strategy Implementation: Successfully set up and integrated social media channels as part of the broader digital campaign. This initiative supported the campaign's objectives by expanding the reach and visibility of the brand across multiple platforms.• Brand Awareness & Lead Generation: The campaign's focus on creative and content excellence resulted in heightened brand awareness and a substantial increase in consumer engagement, contributing to more qualified leads and a stronger market presence.► Managing integrated digital marketing as part of national marketing campaign including TV, Press & Internet.► Firefighting internet issues► Manage website analytics both Google Analytics and Webtrends_______________________________________________________________

Now know as - Energy & Utilities Alliance (EUA) www.eua.org.ukSince its formation in 1905, the SBGI has been the only trade association covering the whole of the onshore gas industry. In recent years its scope has extended to other parts of the other energy and utilities sectors. The SBGI has two organisational divisions - Utility Networks and the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council. • Digital & Marketing Communication Strategy: Developed and executed a comprehensive website and marketing communication strategy, including SEO, aimed at increasing member support and building a robust community within the energy and utilities market. This strategy led to a 165% increase in member registrations, significantly strengthening the association's influence and engagement.• Website & Publication Redevelopment: Led the redevelopment of SBGI's websites and publications, modernising the branding and enhancing content delivery. These efforts included updating quarterly print publications, which resulted in an 88% increase in readership, demonstrating the success of the re-branding and content strategy.• Branding & Community Building: Successfully updated and defined the SBGI brand through both digital and print channels, creating a cohesive and recognisable identity within the industry. This re-branding effort contributed to stronger community ties and a more engaged membership base.• SEO & Content Optimisation: Implemented SEO best practices across digital platforms, improving the visibility of SBGI's online presence and driving more targeted traffic to the website, which further supported membership growth and community building._______________________________________________________________

Au

Hagemeyer (UK) Ltd is part of Hagemeyer NV, a leading international electrical distribution services group. The parent company spans the globe with subsidiary companies in Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and Australasia.• Corporate Website Strategy & Development: Project managed the strategy and development of new corporate websites for UK operating companies, from the tender process through to completion. This initiative significantly improved brand recognition and online visibility, integrating SEO and search engine marketing to drive targeted traffic and enhance the company's digital presence.• In-House Publishing Team Development: Established and led a new in-house publishing team of eight, responsible for producing copy and marketing collateral for UK branches. This initiative reduced reliance on external vendors, cutting costs and improving project turnaround times, ultimately leading to more efficient content production and distribution.► Managed the development and strategy of new corporate websites for UK operating companies from tender processes onwards to replace existing sites and improve brand recognition, including SEO and SEM ► Project Management, marketing and user acceptance testing (UAT) of company CD-ROM, CD catalogue format with over 35,000 products ► Development of new publishing team, copy and collateral for UK branches► Competitor Intelligence project, covering the whole of the electrical wholeselling industry, to allow Hagemeyer UK a clearer insight of their position within the market and how future marketing strategies could be developed_______________________________________________________________

Gouda, Nl

► Responsible for all Hagemeyer UK e-commerce and corporate sites including performance and reliability of sites, training for internal staff and future developments. Worked with the Hagemeyer Global Operating Companies (Maastricht), representing the UK and Ireland, in developing a global e-commerce strategy for Hagemeyer ► Analysis of international e-commerce strategy resulting in development of new global e-commerce strategy and redevelopment of local websites for each target market ► Project managed and tested Hagemeyer Exchange – Web based EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) for the transaction of orders, invoices and other business messages to both customers and suppliers. This allowed Hagemeyer to cut back on the costs of faxing or mailing business documents, and was estimated to save the company over £850,000 on the supplier’s side alone_______________________________________________________________

• Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Development: Founded and grew Ardal UK Ltd, initially as a wholesale business specialising in sporting goods for the US and European markets. Successfully transitioned the business online in the mid-1990s, capitalising on emerging e-commerce opportunities to expand the company’s reach and customer base.• International Retail e-Commerce Expansion: Launched a full international retail e-commerce website, significantly expanding market access and driving revenue growth. This strategic move positioned Ardal UK Ltd as an early adopter of e-commerce in the sporting goods industry, allowing the company to compete in both the US and European markets.• Operational Management: Managed all aspects of the business, from product development and supply chain management to marketing and sales. This included overseeing the website's development and Optimisation, ensuring a seamless user experience and strong online presence.• Digital Marketing & SEO Implementation: Implemented digital marketing strategies, including early SEO techniques, to drive traffic and sales through the e-commerce platform. This contributed to a strong online presence and sustained business growth over the years.• Brand Building & Market Positioning: Built the Ardal brand in both the UK and international markets, establishing it as a trusted provider of high-quality sporting goods. The success of the e-commerce platform further solidified the brand's reputation and market share.Wholesale sporting goods and export business, including e-Commerce retail sitesDevelopment of Direct Darts website, full e-commerce website with integrated payment and order alerts. setup for both retailand wholsale sales of darts and accessories online, Full site live 1997Exhibitor at the National Sporting Goods Expo (Chicago, USA)_______________________________________________________________

Gb

Part of Hagemeyer UK► Development of Internet site for Change Project Team; used to collate project information and control document versions ► Liaised with web designers and developers managing the production and testing for Newey & Eyre Internet Site including testing and development ► Liaised with Newey and Eyre’s main customers to introduce individual Extranets and discuss B2B opportunities_______________________________________________________________

Executive Education, Gdpr Transition Programme

Mba (International Marketing), [Elective] Advanced Concepts Of E-Business

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