Blog

This is our space for sharing the things we are working on, thinking about and learning along the way as we try to build a better digital world.

It’s all our insights, annotated.

Everything You Should Ask Your Web Developer (Before They Start Building Your Site)

10 October 2025

Reading time 6 Minutes

Everything You Should Ask Your Web Developer (Before They Start Building Your Site)

All too often, we come across websites that have been poorly built using page builders like Elementor, Visual Composer, or WPBakery. They might look fine on the surface, but underneath they’re often bloated, slow, and difficult to maintain. We’ve put together a list of questions to help you get it right from the very start. […]

4 March 2025

Reading time 4 Minutes

Phonetic Digital Joins The Growing North East B Corp™ Community

North East digital marketing agency, Phonetic Digital has cemented itself as one of the north east’s most forward thinking and value-driven employers. After months of rigorous assessment, they became a certified B Corp™ business, joining a community of companies committed to using their business as a force for good. The milestone was a fantastic way […]

Jess Davey

Digital Marketing Executive

Our commitment to being a B Corp - Phonetic Digital

26 February 2025

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Being part of the Movement: Our B Corp™ Certification and the North East B Corp™ Network

Becoming a certified B Corp™ isn’t just about meeting a set of standards, it’s about joining a movement and community of businesses that believe in doing things differently, for the better. At Phonetic Digital, we’ve always believed in building better, from the way we design websites to the way we run our business and that […]

Jess Davey

Digital Marketing Executive

Our B Corp Plaque in the Sunderland office - Phonetic Digital

15 February 2025

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What is a B Corp™? And how do you qualify as one?

What is a B Corp™? You may have heard the term B Corp™, but do you have a clear understanding of the meaning behind being a B Corp™? B Corps™, or Benefit Corporations, are businesses certified by B Lab for meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. These companies aim […]

Jess Davey

Digital Marketing Executive

Steven Parker, Managing Director - Phonetic Digital

10 January 2025

Reading time 4 Minutes

Phonetic Digital Reflects On A Successful First Year In Business

Since its launch in January 2024, Phonetic Digital has rapidly established itself as a key player in the local digital landscape, securing prestigious accreditation, several high profile clients and laying the foundation for future growth. Located in Sunderland’s historic Mackie’s Corner – a recently revamped Grade II listed building in the city centre – the […]

Jess Davey

Digital Marketing Executive