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Our news series and insight will keep you up to date with what we are up to at Filter, the technologies we are using and our network of agency friends that we collaborate with.

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Filter’s Co-Founders Selected as BIMA 100 Judges for 2026

We are proud our co-founders will judge the 2026 BIMA 100, celebrating the UK’s top digital talent. This reflects our commitment to the digital community and our deep expertise in engineering scalable digital platforms that deliver measurable, transformative business outcomes for our trusted client partners.

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From St Pancras to Shoreditch: The Filter Winter Team Event

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853 Miles to Alicante: How Filter Walked (and Rowed, and Cycled) for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

To mark a client's expansion, our team collectively walked, rowed, and cycled the 810-mile distance to Alicante. We surpassed our goal, covering 853 miles and raising vital funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital. This challenge shows our commitment to collaboration and achieving measurable, impactful outcomes.

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Introducing Filter’s Annual Charity Partnership

We’re kicking off a new tradition at Filter, one that brings our remote team together to support a shared cause and make a meaningful difference.

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Filter AI 1.5: AI-Powered Summaries, Grammar Checking, and More Control Over Your Content

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AI

Taking on the AI Build Battle at #WPLDN

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Inspiring the Next Generation: Filter Visits Highfield School Sixth Form

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AI

Why WooCommerce is Your Gateway to the Future of AI-Powered Shopping

WooCommerce offers a flexible entry into AI-powered "agentic commerce," where AI agents assist customers. WooCommerce's open architecture and protocols like ACP and MCP allow integration without platform migration. Optimising product data for AI discoverability is key. We help businesses prepare their WooCommerce stores for this future.

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Another Award for the Filter Team at the 2025 Drum Awards

We are delighted to have claimed the Digital Experience: Platform/Tech Partner of the Year Bronze Award at the 2025 Drum Awards.

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AI

The Speed Paradox: Rethinking Agency Value in an AI-Native World

The agencies that survive won't be the ones with the most AI tools. They'll be the ones who work out what humans should actually be doing when AI handles the execution.

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AI

How to Optimise Your Content for AI Search: A Practical Guide

AI-powered search demands content structured for easy processing. Use clear titles, schema, lists, and Q&A formats. Write precisely, focusing on intent and context. Avoid text walls and hidden content. Filter AI tools help optimise alt text and FAQ schema. We help businesses get found.

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The Hidden Advantage: How In-House QA Strengthens Every Filter Project