Smart SEO FAQ
Should I Hire an In-House SEO?
“Morning, Damon. I tried doing what I thought was smart and [hired] an in-house marketing guy, and it turns out that was a terrible idea. We ended up letting him leave...
SEO Less Than a Year is a Waste of Your Money
Can You Trust Someone To Write SEO Blogs For You?
You’ve decided to hire a search engine optimization company to increase your online traffic. You’re happy to let them take over the technical stuff. But what about your...
Why Can’t SEO Go Faster?
In auto racing, it’s tempting to go full power, full time. But skilled drivers know that taking the corners too fast can cause them to lose the battle with centrifugal...
Why Are SEO Prices And Timeframes So Elusive?
Your smartwatch can calculate your body temperature and blood saturation levels. The fast-food menu tells you exactly how many calories that cheeseburger will pump into...
Backlinks: Do You Really Need Them? And If So, How Many?
Six Ways To Help Your SEO Partner Maximize Your Wins
You have a great product. Now how do you let potential customers know that without having to shell out for paid ads? Search engine optimization (SEO) is a...
How Long Does SEO Take And Why?
“Good things come to those who wait.” You probably didn’t like that adage shouted to you on those long road trips you took as a kid. As an adult trying to grow a...
How To Make Your Press Releases And Blog Posts More Relevant For SEO
Sushi is not sashimi. A remix is not a cover. A symphony is not an orchestra. Press releases are not blogs. Don’t let life’s little distinctions mess you up. Otherwise,...
Three Reasons You Should Stop Freaking Out Every Time Google Updates Its Algorithm
Every time Google pushes out an update to its search engine algorithm, which is a lot, your rankings can fluctuate — sometimes for the better, sometimes sending you...
Two Problems With SEO Packages
If you needed life-saving surgery, would you ask your doctor about cheaper alternatives, or would you proceed with the option that gave you the best odds? Most people...
Why Not Selling Could Become Your Biggest Source Of Sales
When people are proactively looking for your type of product or service, you already know their intent is to buy. But will it be from you? That's precisely why sharing...
Seven More SEO Myths To Let Go Of
It can be nearly impossible for a beginner to tell what will work and what won't when it comes to SEO strategies. If you've decided that you need SEO but aren't quite...
Eight SEO Myths To Let Go Of
There's an old saying, "You don't know what you don't know." I've noticed that for many people, this applies to search engine optimization. In the mad race to get ahead...
Three Ways To Increase Your Conversion Rate
When it comes to your conversion rate, ignorance isn’t bliss — it’s often business suicide. Whether you’re selling a product, generating leads or getting people to sign...
4 Red Flags To Avoid When Hiring An SEO Company
According to a Forrester study and Search Engine Land, "71% of consumers begin their journeys by using a search engine to discover new products and services, and 74%...
When Do You ‘Need’ SEO?
Bootstrapped startups have their place, and many of us, including myself, have gotten our start as one. But to have access to search engine optimization (SEO) that...
Nine Questions To Help You Identify A Good SEO Company
We live in the era of the fake guru. They are all over social media, with promises that they have hacked the code for success if you adopt their simple system for a low...
Constant Connectivity Does Not Equal Productivity: Two Surefire Tips To Reclaim Your Personal Life
You've started a business. It's a dream fulfilled and a chance to achieve success on your own terms. So why does it sometimes feel like your business is running you?...
Want to lose 50% of your website’s traffic and burn millions?
Updated April, 2023 As detrimental and unfortunate as an improper website migration can be, I didn't expect to see someone make it worse. We had been working with an...
