The DM Lab

08/06/2026

Huge congrats to our sponsored U14 winners!

03/06/2026

Rankings are nice, but what matters is what sits behind them.

This month, The DM Lab has once again been ranked #1 in Hereford and #1 in the UK across multiple service categories on TechBehemoths, including SEO, PPC, Web Design and Web Development. We're also currently ranked amongst the Top 100 digital agencies globally! However, the rankings themselves aren't the achievement. What matters is why we've earned them...

For more almost 16 years, we've focused on doing the fundamentals well:

- Delivering measurable results
- Building long-term client relationships
- Solving complex digital challenges
- Continuously evolving our skills and services

Our full-service digital agency supports organisations with everything from SEO and lead generation through to WordPress development, CRM integration, solutions architecture, platform migrations, analytics, automation and digital transformation projects. Today, many of the conversations we have are no longer just about websites or marketing campaigns, they're about connecting systems, improving processes and ntegrating platforms.

Creating digital ecosystems that support long-term growth.
Whether we're helping a manufacturer improve international visibility, supporting a healthcare organisation with recruitment campaigns, migrating a business away from a restrictive platform, or developing a digital platform from the ground up, the objective remains the same - to use digital to create meaningful business outcomes.

These rankings are built on client feedback, proven expertise, portfolio strength and industry credibility. They're not a vanity metric, they're a reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the work our team delivers every day.

The rankings are nice... But the results matter more!

01/06/2026

We're super stoked to announce that we've been named a finalist in the 'Professional Services Small Business' category at The Small Business Awards 2026!

For us, this isn't just recognition of the work we do. It's recognition of the trust our clients place in us every day. Since 2010, we've remained committed to one simple principle: helping businesses grow through honest advice, intelligent strategy and measurable results.

Whether it's generating leads through SEO, creating high-performing websites, delivering successful paid advertising campaigns or providing strategic guidance, our focus has always been on making a genuine difference to the businesses we work with.

To our clients, partners, suppliers and supporters - thank you. Your trust, recommendations and continued support are the reason we are here.

And to our team, thank you for continually pushing standards higher and proving that a Herefordshire-based agency can compete with the very best.

Whatever happens next, we're incredibly proud to be recognised amongst the nation's leading professional services businesses!

01/06/2026

This week is Entrepreneurs Circle's – a celebration of the businesses powering our communities, creating jobs and driving the UK economy forward.

As a small business ourselves, we know first-hand the challenges, risks and rewards that come with building something from the ground up.

Back in 2010, The DM Lab started with a simple vision: help businesses harness the power of digital marketing to grow. Fast forward to today, and we’ve had the privilege of supporting hundreds of businesses on their own journeys, from ambitious start-ups and family-run firms to established national brands.

Small businesses are the backbone of Britain. They innovate, adapt, create opportunities and keep our towns, cities and local economies thriving.

This week, we’d like to celebrate not only our own journey, but every entrepreneur, business owner and team member who shows up each day determined to make a difference.

If you're a small business, tell us about your journey below. We'd love to hear what you're building and the challenges you've overcome along the way.

Here's to the businesses behind Britain. 🇬🇧

28/05/2026

A great site built by Hazel & Meg - well done team!

23/05/2026

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22/05/2026

We’re incredibly proud to announce that Chris has been named in the BIMA 100 Class of 2026 in the 'CEOs & Leaders - Under £5m Revenue' category.

The celebrates the individuals shaping the future of Britain’s digital industry, recognising leaders, innovators and change-makers who are driving meaningful impact. This category honours exceptional leaders who have created environments where people feel genuinely supported and able to excel, while guiding their organisations through significant growth and transformation.

To be recognised alongside some of the UK’s most inspiring digital leaders is a remarkable achievement and a true reflection of Chris’s vision, resilience and unwavering commitment to helping businesses grow through intelligent digital strategy. Under Chris’s leadership, The DM Lab has evolved into a multi-award-winning digital growth agency, delivering measurable results for clients across the UK and beyond, while maintaining a strong commitment to community, apprenticeships and ethical business practices.

This is not only a proud moment for Chris, but for our entire team, our clients and everyone who has been part of our journey.

Congratulations Chris, a career-defining achievement and richly deserved recognition.

15/05/2026

Choosing a digital marketing agency is a big decision.

Plenty of agencies promise more leads, better rankings and stronger results, but knowing who will actually deliver is another matter. That’s why we’re so pleased to have reached a milestone that means a great deal to us: 100 five-star reviews on Google.

Every one of those reviews has been left by a real client, business owners, marketing managers and organisations who trusted The DM Lab to help them grow. More than that, each review reflects a positive experience and a willingness to recommend us publicly.

For anyone thinking about working with us, that offers something genuinely valuable: confidence.

Confidence that we’ll communicate clearly.
Confidence that we care about achieving real results.
Confidence that we’ll treat your business with the same care and attention we’d give our own.

Since 2010, we’ve helped organisations across the UK and beyond generate more enquiries, improve their websites, increase their visibility and turn marketing investment into measurable growth. We’re grateful for the awards we’ve received over the years, but client reviews mean the most because they come directly from the people we work with every day.

To everyone who has taken the time to leave us a review, thank you. Your feedback and support mean a great deal to us. To those that we've reached out to that haven't, please do. It helps us tremendously.

And if you’re currently considering your options and wondering whether The DM Lab is the right fit, we hope these 100 reviews help you feel more confident about taking the next step.

When one hundred businesses independently share such positive feedback, it says more than we ever could.

12/05/2026

I am incredibly honoured and humbled to have been invited by the Herefordshire Lieutenancy, Mr Edward Harley CBE, to attend a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, London, England in recognition of my continued dedication to supporting the local community and the County of . To stand in such an iconic setting was a genuinely special experience and one that I will treasure forever.

While my name may have been on the invitation, this recognition is really a reflection of the many people and organisations I have had the privilege of working alongside over the years.

Whether through Belmont Wanderers Football Club, The DM Lab, the The Southside Project, or a range of community initiatives across Herefordshire, everything I have been involved in has been driven by a simple belief: that when people come together with a shared vision, extraordinary things can happen.

Over the past decade, I have been fortunate to help grow Belmont Wanderers from a small grassroots football club into one of the largest volunteer-led clubs in the county, now supporting more than 500 players across 30+ teams with the help of over 70 incredible volunteers. Together, we are delivering a transformational £2.5 million community project that will provide state-of-the-art sporting and community facilities for generations to come.

Through The DM Lab, I have also had the opportunity to support businesses, charities and public sector organisations, using digital marketing and strategic thinking to help them grow and make a greater impact.

I am deeply grateful for this recognition and proud to play a small part in helping make Herefordshire an even better place to live, work and thrive.

Chris Tipping

Hereford Voice Your Herefordshire Hereford Times BBC Hereford & Worcester ITV Central

11/04/2026

Being recognised as an 'Outstanding Business of the Year' at the The MBCC Awards 2026 is something we are incredibly proud of.

This acknowledgement means far more than business success alone. It recognises organisations that create real impact, supporting communities and use their platform to make a positive difference. To be considered in this category reflects everything we strive to stand for at The DM Lab.

As a business, we have always believed growth should go hand in hand with responsibility. Whether that is helping clients succeed through smart digital marketing, supporting grassroots sport, contributing to community projects, backing veterans’ initiatives, or creating opportunities for others, we believe business should be a force for good.

To be recognised in this way shows that our work extends beyond campaigns, websites and strategy. It highlights the values behind the business - integrity, innovation, resilience and a genuine commitment to people. We are a proudly Herefordshire-based agency competing on a much wider stage, proving that businesses from our county can lead, inspire and create meaningful change nationally.

Thank you to everyone who has supported The DM Lab journey so far, our team, clients, partners and community. This recognition belongs to all of you too who have given us opportunities along the way!

Congratulations The DM Lab for being nominated in the Outstanding Business of the Year category at The MBCC Multicultural Business & Community Champion Awards 2026✨ .awards

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