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Chris Ainsworth

Technical Director

Technical SEO and Digital Marketing Consultant with 20+ years experience. Chris is a seasoned digital strategist with a proven track record of executing data-driven search marketing strategies to yield maximum ROI. As Technical Director of Footprint Digital, Chris leads R&D and strives to elevate our digital marketing services.
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Bucket list

  • Travel the World,
  • Dive in the Great Barrier Reef,
  • Run the London Marathon.

Quick-fire questions

  • Footprint Time Capsule Item:  A can of Red Bull so I can keep ploughing through the work!
  • First Job: Farmhand grading potatoes
  • Vital Desk Item: Screen cleaner and a duster – there’s nothing worse than a dirty workspace!
  • New Item for Office: A basketball court. A court may be a little demanding – perhaps just a hoop!
  • Best Trip: Hong Kong

Favourite quote

Anything you can imagine probably is doable, you just have to imagine it and work on it.

– Larry Page

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  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimisation
  • Site Build Support
  • Website Migration Support
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About Chris

Chris joined Footprint Digital in 2015 as Head of Search and became the as the 5th member of the Footprint Digital family.

Chris has been in the industry since the early 2000s and is a seasoned Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Consultant with over two decades of experience within the search marketing industry.

Chris has the deep technical knowledge and ability to bring maximum exposure and maximum ROI to businesses of all sizes, providing first-rate technical search marketing consultancy and strategic digital marketing guidance.

In 2024, Chris joined the senior leadership team as Technical Director of Footprint Digital, bringing his wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront of Footprint Digital.

Qualifications and experience

Throughout his time as a digital marketing consultant, he has developed a comprehensive technical knowledge of SEO and thorough understanding of strategic search marketing. This is supported by a programming background, gaining a BCS Hons degree in Software Engineering in 2005.

The continuous evolution and technical advancements of search marketing requires an eye on the ball at all times; therefore, ensuring his skills and ability to adapt to the latest technical advancements is always at the forefront of Chris’ self-development.

As Head of Search Chris has expanded his managerial experience, honing his skills in staff management, coaching, and project management. He is now applying these skills to the wider company as our Technical Director.

Why I love Footprint Digital

People are definitely the biggest motivator for my long career at the agency. We have a fantastic team, and the team are always on-hand to support and motivate each other.

Articles By Chris

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How to Configure Custom Insights in GA4

05th July 2024

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Search Generative Experience: What is SGE and How Will it Impact You?

23rd February 2024

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How to Change the Default Currency in GA4 (Google Analytics 4)

09th September 2023

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Google Analytics 4: A Guide For Marketing Managers

03rd September 2023

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How can I Write Helpful Content on My Website for Users?

01st September 2022

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The May 2022 Google Core Algorithm Update

10th June 2022

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Demystifying Edge SEO

08th October 2021

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Hey Bert! How Do You Affect SEO?

06th November 2019

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Apprentice 2019 (3) – The Astonishing Advert Affair

30th January 2019

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Apprentice 2019 (2) – The Great Indoor Kart-Off

28th November 2018

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DIT Event: Technical SEO

19th September 2018

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Footprint Digital Pass the Google Exams

04th March 2017

We like being at the top of our game, and the nature of our work…

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What is Robots.txt? How is it Used for Search Engines?

27th February 2017

"Make use of the robots.txt file on your web server. This file tells crawlers which…

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How to Set Up Custom Campaign Tracking in Google Analytics

06th February 2017

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Advanced SEO: Optimising Existing Webpages and Content

18th January 2017

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How to Improve Web Content - Maximising User Engagement and Conversion

18th January 2017

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What Are Google Sitelinks and Can I Change Them?

15th January 2017

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What is Bounce Rate?

15th January 2017

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