Alex and Ross reunite to discuss the significant strides made by Blue Fish Mortgage Solutions, particularly in content creation through SEO, which has led to an increase in leads by targeting niche markets. They emphasise how this strategy has not only enhanced visibility but also positioned the company as a thought leader in the mortgage industry. Additionally, they highlight the crucial role of a robust social media presence in complementing the website, driving traffic, and further engaging potential customers, thus reinforcing the overall marketing strategy.Follow Ross on LinkedIn.Listen back to episode 260. Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

In this engaging conversation, Alex talks with award-winning business owner and mentor Paul Flavin, who shares insights from his journey transitioning from running multiple mortgage businesses to becoming a business coach. They discuss how Grow Partnership offers valuable strategic guidance and support tailored for small mortgage businesses, including startups, helping them navigate challenges and achieve sustainable growth through targeted coaching services.Follow Paul on LinkedIn.Visit Grow Partnership here.Follow Grow Partnership on YouTube.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

In this episode of Room 101, The Lead Ladies sit down with Paul Huby, a Mortgage and Protection Adviser whose passions extend beyond finance to include Hyrox competitions and hiking adventures.Paul delves into his biggest pet peeves, touching on issues like the chaos of supermarkets, the commercialisation of Christmas markets, the annoyance of product surveys, and the disruptive use of phones at concerts and festivals, offering a candid look at the societal habits that frustrate him.Follow Paul on socials: @LinkedIn@Instagram@FacebookBrought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

In the latest episode of Talking Ads, the team welcomes LinkedIn expert Louise Brogan, who discusses three innovative messaging-style ads from the platform, offering fresh insights while sharing valuable LinkedIn strategies. Alongside her advertising analysis, Louise updates listeners on her YouTube journey and its new goals, all infused with plenty of humour to keep the conversation lively and engaging!Follow Louise on LinkedIn.Subscribe and follow Louise on YouTube. We recommend you view all the adverts before or during listening to this episode to engage in the discussion.Immerse yourselves here.If you would like to send in an advert that has caught your eye, please Whatsapp us on +44 7874 469647 and tell us why this made you stop and look, and we will include this on the next episode of Talking Ads. Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

In this discussion, Alex Curtis is joined by Sam Mears, Regional Account Manager at LV= General Insurance to elaborate on the company's innovative service approach tailored for GI intermediaries, highlighting initiatives like awareness-raising round table events and user-friendly smartphone technology designed to streamline the client experience and enhance adviser efficiency.Visit LV= General Insurance Intermediaries here.Find out more about the comparison tool here.Follow Sam on LinkedIn.Contact Sam via Tel:  07385533169 or email him [email protected]  Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Following  the solo episodes on Google Campaign Types and Google Bidding Types, Alex Curtis is back to talk more about Google Ads but this time to focus specifically on Keyword Types. Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

This time The Lead Ladies are joined by the managing director of Essex-based brokerage, EHF Mortgages to share his personal pet peeves and a few light-hearted, industry related ones!Follow Justin on  LinkedIn.Visit EHF Mortgages here.Visit Newspage here.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Alex, Steph and Tessa share the adverts that have caught there eye this time, including Hannah's advert in her absence that has them fooled!Cats and dogs, roofing and makeup take the lead for this episode...We recommend you view all the adverts before or during listening to this episode to engage in the discussion.Immerse yourselves here.If you would like to send in an advert that has caught your eye, please Whatsapp us on +44 7874 469647 and tell us why this made you stop and look, and we will include this on the next episode of Talking Ads. Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Alex continues to breakdown the Google Ads jargon this time with focus on the different bidding types. He shares what Google says about them, how they work and his experience using them.On this episode, Alex covers the following:1. Manual CPC Bidding2. Maximise Clicks Bidding3. Smart Bidding4. Target CPA BiddingBrought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Part two of a two-part episode, Alex Curtis is back to focus on the last three different types of Google Ads campaigns. He shares what Google says about them, how they work and his experience using them.Part 2 breakdown:1. Demand Gen Campaigns2. Call Campaigns3. Search CampaignsBrought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

The first of a two-part episode, Alex Curtis is back on the Advisers Assemble podcast to focus on three out of six different types of Google Ads campaigns. He shares what Google says about them, how they work and his experience using them.Part 1 breakdown:1. Performance Max Campaigns2. Google Display Campaigns3. Video  CampaignsBrought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Alex, Steph and Tessa share the adverts that have caught their eye this month, bringing along a mixed bag of ideas. From text messages and QR codes to getting creative with Canva and copy writing, the team have got you covered!We recommend you view all the adverts before or during listening to this episode to engage in the discussion.Immerse yourselves here.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Alex is joined by Jason Berry, Group Sales Director at Crystal Specialist Finance and Co Founder of Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC).Follow Jason on LinkedIn.Visit or sign up to MIMHC here.Visit Crystal Specialist Finance here.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

The team are back to share the adverts that have caught their eye this month, sharing what made them stop and look and how you could create similar promotions for your website or social media pages. From 'adulting' and cleaning to furniture and music lessons, they have selected a range of cleverly thought about adverts for you to store away neatly in your catalogue of inspiration.We recommend you view all the adverts before or during listening to this episode to engage in the discussion.Immerse yourselves here.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Key Topics Covered:1. Advertiser Verification:Importance of proving your identity and business legitimacy to Google.Required documents: Incorporation certificate and passport/driver’s license.Common mistakes to avoid, such as mismatches between your business name and what’s listed on the FCA register.Tips for ensuring your identification documents are properly uploaded.2. Financial Services Verification:Understanding the verification process for running ads related to mortgages and other financial services.Differences between Directly Authorised (DA) firms and Appointed Representatives (AR).Steps for DA firms to self-certify and ensure their domain and email addresses match FCA records.Additional steps required for ARs, including the involvement of your DA firm or network.3. Billing Setup:Setting up a billing profile and choosing your payment method (direct debit, credit/debit card, etc.).The importance of clarity when using an agency to manage your ads - ensuring you know who is responsible for ad payments.Benefits of paying Google directly to maintain transparency and control over your ad spend.Actionable Takeaways:Get your advertiser verification done early to unlock additional ad features.Ensure all business details match exactly with FCA records to avoid delays.If you’re an AR, coordinate closely with your DA firm or network to complete the verification process.Consider setting up direct billing with Google to avoid confusion over ad spend.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.

Key Points Discussed:1. **Definition of Conversions and Key Events**:  - Historically, conversions were straightforward leads, typically tracked when someone filled out a form on a website.  - Now, Google refers to them as events or key events, emphasizing the importance of tracking user interactions before and after a lead is registered. This includes actions like scrolling, clicking buttons, or visiting specific links, which can indicate user interest in your service.2. **Value of Key Events**:  - Not every click results in a lead, but user behavior can indicate engagement.  - For instance, a user who reads all the content and spends time on the site is more engaged than one who leaves immediately.  - Assigning values to these events can help measure engagement. For example, low-value events like scrolling or clicking might be valued at £1.3. **Lead Generation Events**:  - In the context of lead generation for brokers and advisers, the primary key event is capturing the lead, which holds a higher value, approximately £50.  - This differentiation helps prioritize actions that contribute directly to generating leads.4. **Tracking Offline Events**:  - For clients who prioritize quality over quantity, it’s essential to report the outcomes of leads back to Google Ads.  - A traffic light system (red, amber, green) can be used to indicate lead quality, providing valuable feedback on which clicks lead to business, which have potential, and which are dead ends.5. **Methods for Tracking Key Events**:  - There are multiple ways to track conversions, but using the Google tag is Google Ads’ preferred method.  - Even if you’re already using Google Analytics, integrating the GTag method ensures comprehensive data collection.  - Creating offline conversions involves using automation tools like Airtable and Make.com, particularly useful for managing multiple accounts and clients.  - For simpler setups, a Google Spreadsheet can suffice, and adding precise processing and advice fees can refine the value tracking.By understanding and implementing these strategies, you can enhance your Google Ads campaigns, better track user engagement, and ultimately improve your return on investment.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.

Alex is back on The Advisers Assemble Podcast, this time to talk about remarketing and how to avoid spam enquiries - including what this means and why you need to be aware of it if you are running remarketing adverts or planning too.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Alex and Tessa host this month's episode of Talking Ads with an array of adverts to share from food and drink to cars and dustbins.But, you'll find no rubbish here, just lots of useful ways to spruce up your website and social media!We recommend you view all the adverts before or during listening to this episode to engage in the discussion.Immerse yourselves here.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

In a world where influencers and bloggers often tout quick fixes and shortcuts, it's refreshing to hear a different perspective.Join us as we sit down with Lee & Neezam, two successful professionals who believe in investing more time with their clients to achieve outstanding results. They share their process from the moment a lead drops in their inbox and how they have refined this approach over the years.Tune in for an insightful conversation on the value of dedication and time in creating lasting success.Visit Rebus Financial Services here.Follow Lee on LinkedIn.Follow Neezam on LinkedIn.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.

Founder of Hoops Finance, Media Finance Expert and Financial Educator, Funmi Olufunwa joins The Lead Ladies on Room 101 after nearly a year on to share  parental updates and more!Will Funmi stick to her previous pet peeves and keep them locked away or has she found a new perspective on school life?Follow Funmi on LinkedIn.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.

It's only the Former Metallica of Mortgages and Slayer of Meerkats! Yes, Rhys Schofield joins The Lead Ladies on Room 101 to reveal is pet peeves and he isn't holding back! This one is hardcore...Plus, Rhys shares his passion for Warhammer and Wrestling...very rock 'n' roll!  Please note: Companies named in this podcast by Rhys Schofield represent the views held by Rhys and are strictly not representative of the views of The Lead Engine and its Owners and Employees.Follow Rhys on LinkedIn.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

The team are back this month with another eclectic mix of adverts to help get the creative juices flowing. From Smoothies and Satan to babies and dogs, it's another tail-wagging episode!We recommend you view all four adverts before or during listening to this episode to engage in the discussion.Immerse yourselves here.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Martin Lightbowne, Managing Director and Business Protection Specialist of OnPoint Financial joins Alex on the podcast once again, this time to chat about his monthly protection masterclasses and more!Visit OnPoint Financial here.Follow Martin on LinkedIn.Sign up / find out more about the protection sales skills masterclasses here.

Alex is back for another solo episode this time to highlight the importance of why specific content is king. Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

In this episode, Steph makes her sparkling debut on the show and takes the trophy for the winning advert! From skincare to cars, tarantulas and more, the team hopes to inspire you with more ideas for your websites and social media platforms. We recommend you view all four adverts before or during listening to this episode to engage in the discussion.Immerse yourselves here. Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

What are your buying habits like?How much research do you do before buying that shiny new car, fancy BBQ or booking a well-deserved holiday? And, what does all this have in common with generating leads to your website? In this episode, Alex shares the three key things you need to do to drive people looking for financial advice to your website.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Understanding the value of a clickIs it worth trying to get free clicks from Google? Alex would heavily argue yes, as some brokers pay a lot per click to get people from Google to their website. No matter how deep their pockets, how big their budget nobody spends money on ads without a return, especially brokers.In this episode, Alex looks at the value of clicks generated from Google (not from ads) for three websites:Website 1 £6,240 pounds worth of traffic in the last 28 days.Website 2 with £6,900 worth of traffic in the last 28 days.Website 3 with £27,000 worth of free traffic in the last 28 days.Alex explains how he got to those numbers, what it means and how you can understand the value of a click from Google to a website.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Alex is back with another solo episode, this time to highlight the importance of human interaction and the part this plays in  website performance. 

Our 'What Network Should I Join?' Series continues with Lesley Sharkey, Recruitment Director at Stonebridge - a Mortgage and Insurance Network. Visit Stonebridge here.Follow Lesley on LinkedIn.

This month's episode of Talking Ads is barking mad! From an airline for dogs to canine cuisine, it's no secret that animals win over our hearts every time. We recommend you view all four adverts before or during listening to this episode to engage in the discussion.Immerse yourselves here.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Alex is joined by this week's guests, Rory and Seb, the Founders of JLM: A "boutique" mortgage network designed for "successful and aspiring firms and sole traders."Visit JLM Mortgage Network here. Follow Rory on LinkedIn.Follow Seb on LinkedIn.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.   

This week, Alex shares some of the free marketing tools he uses to help with content ideas, content creation and website performance and explain how they work. The main four include:1. Descript2. Google3. Google Search Console4. Google AdsOther tools mentioned:SemrushCanvaShutterstockBrought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

In another episode of our, 'What Network Should I Join?' Series,  Mat Rees, Chief Executive Officer at Beneficial joins Alex to talk  about how they can support advisers with their unique network proposition and 'close-knit' company culture. Visit Beneficial here.Follow Mat on LinkedIn. 

We caught up with some of the mortgage brokers at The Right Mortgage Annual National Training Event - 'Embracing Change' in Birmingham last month, to find out why they joined the network and what advice they would give to other advisers. Visit The Right Mortgage here.A big thank you to the advisers that took time out to chat with us (in order of audio appearance):Charles Breen - Montgomery FinancialJustin Moy - Essex Home FinancePaul Collinson - Brick 2 Brick  Mortgage Solutions Humaira Shahid - Alpha Financial ServicesRichard Crow - Richard Crow Mortgage & Insurance Mike Brooker - Neilson Financial Limited   Paul Littlewood - Silveridge Financial LimitedBrought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

The Lead Ladies are joined by this months guest, Mr Dave Corbett, Head of Protection at Mortgage 1st who has really ramped up the rants on Room 101 with his categorised list of pet peeves.1. Miscellaneous2. Youth of today3. The industryWith over 50 pet peeves to narrow down, a part 2 may be pending!  

The 'Talking Ads' team are back for another round of show and tell this month including, a Miami Beach spring breakup video, a 'nod' to Carlsberg Instagram promotion, a catchy tune from a well known washing machine brand and a good old-fashioned billboard. We recommend you view all four adverts before or during listening to this episode to engage in the discussion.Immerse yourselves here: https://theleadengine.co.uk/talking-ads-march-24/Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Our 'Which Network Should I Join?' Series continues!Alex is joined by Ahmed Bawa, Chief Executive Officer at Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) Ltd, who specialise in supporting mortgage advisers through their 'family-like' approach. From summer BBQ's to dinners and incentives, Ahmed explains what it's like to work with the network. Plus, we hear from some of the advisers on why they joined Rosemount and why they have stayed.  Visit Rosemount Financial Solutions here.Follow Rosemount Financial Solutions on LinkedIn.   

On this week's episode, Alex shares his top ten SEO "NO-NOs" for better website performance. Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

 Alex, Cathy, Hannah and Tessa are back to share their favourite advert findings for this month, which are full of nostalgia, food and cameos. We recommend you view all four adverts before, after or during listening to this episode to engage in the discussion.Immerse yourselves here: https://theleadengine.co.uk/talking-ads-february-24/ Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

This week, Alex is joined by Jessica Bird, Managing Editor at The Intermediary, a leading news website and the only monthly print and digital magazine for the UK mortgage and property finance industry. Have you got a story you would like to pitch? Email [email protected]. ...Remember to quote FROZEN TURKEY!Follow Jess on LinkedIn.Visit The Intermediary here.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

We hear from the mortgage brokers using Mortgage Metrics, an alert system which monitors rates.Please note, this episode follows on from episode 312 featuring Lee Flavin, the Co-Founder of Mortgage Metrics. Mortgage Brokers in order of audio appearance:Justin Moy at EHF Mortgages.Matthew Jackson at Mint FS.Rohit Kohli at The Mortgage Stop. Riz Malik at  R3 Mortgages.David Baker at Lift Mortgages.Paul Blake at Sound Mortgages.Visit Mortgage Metrics.See more mortgage broker feedback on Mortgage Metrics here.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Alex catches up with Business Coach and Strategist, Libby Langley, to chat about 'life in business' and much more!Visit libbylangley.com.Follow Libby on Instagram.Follow Libby on LinkedIn.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

The Lead Ladies are joined by their first guest of 2024, Chris Needham, Director: Mortgage & Protection Adviser from BR Needham Financial Services, sharing their views on new years resolutions and setting  goals.Visit BR Needham here.Follow Chris on LinkedIn.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Are you looking to join a mortgage network? Listen to this episode to find out what Advisers have to say about Mortgage Intelligence, including why they joined the network and tips for people wondering where to start.This episode follows on from Alex's interview with Nick Terry (episode 311), Head of Marketing at Mortgage Intelligence. Visit Mortgage Intelligence here.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Lee Flavin Co-Founder of Mortgage Metrics joins Alex on the Advisers Assemble podcast this week to talk about the "must-have alert system for brokers."Follow Lee on LinkedIn.Visit Mortgage Metrics.Watch a 30 second demo on YouTube.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Nick Terry, Head of Marketing at Mortgage Intelligence joins Alex on the podcast as part of our, 'What Network Should I Join?' Series.Follow Nick on LinkedIn.Visit Mortgage Intelligence here.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

Happy New Year! Alex, Cathy, Hannah and Tessa are back for the first 'Talking Ads' episode of 2024! From comedy to Kentucky fried chicken, the competition for the most winning Ads continue...We recommend you view all four adverts before, after or during listening to this episode to engage in the discussion.Immerse yourselves here: https://theleadengine.co.uk/?p=3071Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.  

The team at The Lead Engine join the lead ladies for a festive fun episode sharing their holiday season pet peeves.Brought to you from the team at The Lead Engine who specialise in lead generation, web design and content marketing for financial services.