About
pioneers in the world of digital marketing for 20+ years
We know that is a very bold statement to hear. But you judge for yourself, find a few interesting things about Thule Media below;
Our philosophy is to provide data led, forward thinking, cost effective digital marketing services in the form of website design, website development, bespoke software development, search engine optimisation, data management, social media advertising, pay per click management and conversion rate optimisation.
1. Probably the FIRST ever company to perform search engine optimisation in anger
Back in 1995/6 our co-founder and MD Carl Spencer was invited to audit a piece of software deployed by the Ministry of Defence for evaluating bids for large scale research and development projects involving hundreds of millions of pounds.
As one of only 4 representatives from the entire UK defence industry Carl was then a highly sought after employee within British Aerospace and, later as a freelance consultant helping defence companies write bids to “beat” the software. This being highly advanced optimisation aimed at an advanced search engine working with un-published rules. The largest of these bids being valued at $1.5Bn [yes billion!]
Our co-founder and MD Carl Spencer holds the claim to be the first person ever in the UK to operate a large scale Taguchi experiment. Again, working with British Aerospace Carl first managed an experiment back in 1988 and valued at £200,000 into the improvement of the production process of a strategic piece of equipment used by both the British and US armies.
Carl then went on to assist in 2 other experiments led by other BAE factories before then operating probably the first ever large scale experiment applied in the UK to a research and development project as part of his thesis this being entitled “Design Optimisation and the Application of Taguchi Methods in Shaped Charged Warheads.”
25 years on Taguchi and multivariate testing has become the latest tool in optimising your website to convert existing traffic into more business.
Read more on how multivariate testing and Taguchi methods can be applied to the optimisation of your website.
2. The Application of Multivariate Testing & Taguchi Methods for Online Marketing
3. First Independent Agency to have Researched the Online Presence of 1.7M UK Businesses
Back in the day when local business where hard to find online, we were the first and probably the only company to have comprehensively researched the internet presence of over 1.7M UK businesses during the UK Online for Business era on behalf of over 20 government agencies.
The work was a huge success and a number of government agencies where able to identify local business that may be eligible for grants and support for online activities.
Before the days of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We created a brand monitoring solution – Yalert. This software was one of the first of its kind in the UK and Europe. It was deployed on behalf of clients during 2005 after development by Carl whilst on a years sabbatical from the business working at Lancaster University at Infolab21.
4. First company in the UK to offer a Brand Monitoring Solution (Based on web crawler technology)
5. SEO Support to 500+ Websites
Over the years and in part due to having supplied SEO support services to other web design and marketing agencies we have optimised over 500 websites.
Approved Supplier
We have been accredited providers of the Growth Accelerator, Enterprise Nation Growth Voucher scheme and worked with other government agencies.
You do NOT have to be a 'Rocket Scientist' but it's always helpful to know one!
Data led digital Marketing Specialists
A team of engineers, mathematicians, marketeers and programmers, with a wealth of experience in digital marketing, SEO and software development.
Humble Surroundings & Cost Effective Solutions
Based in Chorley in the heart of Lancashire, with offices situated next to the Leeds & Liverpool canal. All our staff are local to Chorley and surrounding areas.
20+ Years Of Digital Marketing Experience
Thule Media take real pride in the fact we have been providing successful digital marketing and software development services to clients across the UK for over 20+ years.
