Barry Adams - Pierce Communications. Belfast, Co. Antrim, GB

Barry Adams

Digital Services Director | Pierce Communications
Belfast, Co. Antrim, GB
Digital Services Director at Pierce Communications, Editor at State of Search

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Availability

  • Keynote
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Corporate Training

Topics

  • SEO
  • Social Media
  • Digital Marketing
  • Google AdWords
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Ecommerce

Affiliations

  • Digital Marketing Institute
  • University of Ulster
  • State of Search
  • Irish Internet Association
  • British Mensa
  • Digital Exchange
  • Photos
    5
  • Videos
    2
  • Documents
    12
  • OlhoSEO - Barry...
  • State of Search...
  • Google+, What Is It ...
  • Advanced on-site SEO...
  • SEO: Past, Present &...
  • SEO for Ecommerce We...
  • Use the Internet to ...
  • The Power of Social ...
  • SAScon 2012 - Lay Of...
  • Introduction to Sema...
  • The Business of News
  • The growing converge...
  • Introduction to SEO
  • Optimising for Googl...

Biography

Seasoned digital marketing professional specialising in SEO and digital strategy development.

Director of Digital Services at Pierce Communications, editor at StateofSearch.com.

Conference speaker, lecturer, and blogger on SEO & Digital Marketing.

Industry Expertise (3)

Internet Social Media Media - Online

Speaking Style

 
Educational Entertaining
 
Strategic Tactical
 
Lecture Style Interactive
 
Formal Relaxed

Sample Talks (4)

The Future of SEO

The SEO industry has been in a permanent state of flux since it arose in the late 1990s. Yet the past few years have seen an unprecedented shift in how SEO is performed. With an increasingly clever Google algorithm and a trend towards closed systems such as apps and proprietary (social) platforms to which search engines do not have access, what's in store for the future of SEO? This talk will examine current trends and extrapolate to what future search engine optimisers will be engaged in.

Advanced on-site SEO for Ecommerce websites

In this talk you will get an overview of a variety of advanced on-site SEO techniques that can improve an ecommerce website's performance in Google's search results. Tactics discussed include properly structured information architecture, implementation of semantic mark-up, ensuring proper indexing of product pages and minimising duplicate content issues, and use of multimedia. Additionally we'll look at auditing & analysis tools such as Google Webmaster Tools and Google Analytics.

Developing a Digital Marketing Strategy

Too many businesses are online because they feel they have to, and lack a cohesive marketing strategy to underpin their digital activities. In this talk we'll outline a tried and tested four phase process to develop a strongly founded digital marketing strategy that will ensure a company's internet adventures deliver long term sustainable value.

Digital Marketing workshop

This workshop, either a half-day session or a full day training, provides a high-level overview of the basics of digital marketing. Participants will be educated on the basic principles of digital strategy, SEO, PPC, Social Media, Email Marketing, and Web Analytics. This workshop is a great starting point for further learning about digital marketing, providing immediately useful insights and actionable tactics.

Past Speaking Engagements (14)

Case Studies in Web Design & SEO

Ulster Business Festival,  Belfast, UK
2013-05-08

Google+: What Is It Good For?

Bizcamp Belfast,  Belfast, UK
2013-04-07

SEO: Past, Present & Future

Monaghan Ecommerce Network,  Monaghan, Ireland
2013-01-29

The Future of Search & SEO

Digital Exchange,  Belfast, UK
2012-12-13

Use the Internet to Grow Your Business

NI Solicitors' CPD Seminar,  Belfast
2012-12-12

The Power of Social Media

Destination Belfast (tourist industry),  Belfast
2012-11-14

Case study in advanced on-site SEO

Digital Media Communication post-graduate certificate,  University of Ulster, Belfast
2012-11-07

Case study in web design & multi-channel digital marketing

Digital Media Communication post-graduate certificate,  University of Ulster, Belfast
2012-10-31

Google Detox through Email Marketing

SASCON,  Manchester
2012-05-16

SEO for Ecommerce

Think Visibility 7,  Leeds
2012-03-03

SEO for Ecommerce

SASCON mini-conference,  Manchester
2011-11-24

Introduction to SEO

Digital Marketing Institute bootcamp,  Belfast
2011-10-17

Introduction to PPC

Digital Marketing Institute bootcamp,  Belfast
2011-10-17

SEO for Google News

Manchester SEO mini-conference,  Manchester
2010-10-28

Education (7)

Queen's University Belfast

Certificate, Management Studies, 2010

Quirk eMarketing

Certificate, Quirk Certified eMarketer, 2010

Nyenrode Business University

Masterclass, Internet Marketing Strategy, 2008

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Certificate, MCSE Windows NT4, 2000

Azlan

Masterclass, Internet Webmaster & Lotus System Administrator, 2000

Fontys Hogescholen

Bachelor, Business & Information Technology, 1997

Anton van Duinkerken College

HAVO & VWO, 1995

Accomplishments (6)

Double DANI Award winner

professional , 2012-09-12
The DANI Awards celebrate digital media in Northern Ireland. In 2012 we were shortlisted for four awards and won two: Best use of Social Media (Corporate) and Best B2C Campaign.

Best European Blog winner

personal , 2012-07-04
The State of Search blog, where I'm part of the editorial team, was awarded the Best European Blog award at the inaugural European Search Awards.

Shortlisted for Best Agency Award

professional , 2012-07-04
In the inaugural 2012 European Search Awards we were shortlisted for the Best Agency award.

Top SEO Blogger

personal , 2011-11-16
In November 2011 I was ranked 29th Top SEO Blogger in the world by Receptional.

Best Internet Marketing Posts of 2010

personal , 2011-01-05
My blog post for Search Engine People on 'SEO for Google News' was listed on the Best Internet Marketing Posts of 2010 on Techipedia.

Most Influential UK SEO

personal , 2010-10-14
In October 2010 I was ranked the 18th Most Influential SEO in the UK in an online poll from Holistic Search.

Testimonials (1)

Julieann Tsang

Group Marketing Manager,  Propertynews.com
Barry is an excellent lecturer! He's very methodical in his teachings which was great as it meant he took the time to go through all the aspects relevant to the group. This made learning more enjoyable and easier to understand.