Damon Burton
Smart SEO & Internet Marketing Blog
Launching a Business on a Shoestring Budget
If you work a 9-to-5 job, you’ve probably considered leaving the daily grind to start a business of your own. You might feel that being employed is not as productive as growing your own business, an idea sweetened by the idea that, with time, you might not be living...
Be Selfish, Help Others
I've been selfish lately. But I think that's a good thing In the past few months I've made a strong effort towards helping others where I can on social media. Posting free SEO advise or value-driven content only. And it feels good to help others. So I've selfishly...
Social Media Truths
Social media is kind enough to show us (lie about) fancy cars, huge houses, and unrealistic lifestyles. Images of "overnight success" and strategies to get rich quick. But the two things that social media DOESN'T show us are equally important. 1 - Most of the flashy...
Time
Sometimes you’re for me Sometimes against me Sometimes you're memorable and I miss you Sometimes you're forgettable Sometimes you are going too fast Sometimes too slow But all the time, you're what I choose to make of you I'm glad I have you, time Are you making the...
Do You Need a Mentor?
Maybe you’ve heard this Quaker proverb: “You lift me, and I’ll lift thee; thus, we both ascend together.” It perfectly summarizes why mentors are so beneficial to businesspeople—we all rely on each other to succeed. A good mentor can be the perfect driving force to...
Is Outsourcing the Right Fit for Your Business?
If you are an entrepreneur, you may have heard about how beneficial outsourcing can be for you and your business. But if you're new to outsourcing it can be an undertaking to get the process right. Outsourcing often takes a few tries to properly balance quality...
Thank You Month
Have you thanked someone lately? Now is your chance, because January is National Thank You Month. 🎉 I don't often get into random, recurring themed occasions, but for one reason or another I've been fond of this one over the years. If you're reading this, thanks for...
Yesterday
Let's jump into a time machine... 2:00 am baby barf 🤮 3:something more puke 4:00 am bedding laundry 5:00 am wake up to optimize a client’s site 6:00 am workout 7:00 am coffee 7:45 kid snuggles 8:00 wife hugs Family time 9:30 am call with SEO client in Australia 10:30...
New Year’s Resolutions for Novice Entrepreneurs
Success is a relative term. What the owner of the mom-and-pop ice cream shop down the road considers successful may not even be on the radar of the CEO of a major company. Your definition of success is bound to be entirely different from another person’s perspective....
