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Some people change the trajectory of your entire career. For me, that was Christopher Marentis I started at Surefire in 2011 as the guy he hired…
Some people change the trajectory of your entire career. For me, that was Christopher Marentis I started at Surefire in 2011 as the guy he hired…
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Search intent signals are critical for local businesses. They help Google (and customers) understand who you are, where you are, and why you’re the…
Search intent signals are critical for local businesses. They help Google (and customers) understand who you are, where you are, and why you’re the…
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Experience
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The SaaS Executive Coach
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How To Cement Your Local SEO Footprint In Google: 4 Easy Steps
Search Engine Land
See publicationBuilding a solid foundation for local search visibility in Google is essential for brick-and-mortar businesses, especially in the age of mobile. Luckily for local SEO newbies out there, here's my method for doing just that.
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How Busy Local Businesses Can Leverage Data & Technology For Content Marketing
Marketing Land
See publicationThink you're too busy or non-techie to adopt online marketing as a local small business? I explain how you can build on a foundation of content marketing and use the technologies now at your fingertips.
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7 Steps to Win at Local SEO
SEMRush
See publicationMastering local SEO may sound daunting, but it’s one of the most important marketing strategies your small business can employ to find success. Fortunately, great SEO essentially boils down to delivering quality content that’s valuable to customers. Here are seven tips to help you along your journey of becoming an SEO master.
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5 Mobile Marketing Ttips for Small Business Success
SEMRush
See publicationNow that #Mobilegeddon has arrived, it’s time to make optimizing the mobile experience an absolute priority. At the end of 2014, mobile usage had surpassed desktop usage for the first time. Some 60% of digital media is now consumed on smartphones and tablets, a figure that is up 10% from a year ago. With mobile devices now serving as the primary screens of 2015, it’s time to seriously take a look at your marketing campaigns within the mobile mind frame – specifically, how they are viewed on the…
Now that #Mobilegeddon has arrived, it’s time to make optimizing the mobile experience an absolute priority. At the end of 2014, mobile usage had surpassed desktop usage for the first time. Some 60% of digital media is now consumed on smartphones and tablets, a figure that is up 10% from a year ago. With mobile devices now serving as the primary screens of 2015, it’s time to seriously take a look at your marketing campaigns within the mobile mind frame – specifically, how they are viewed on the go.
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What SMBs Need to Know About Optimizing Content for SEO
SEMRush
See publicationMany small business owners are aware of the importance of SEO marketing, but may wonder if it’s really worth the investment. While pleasing your readers is most important, optimizing that same content for search engines can significantly boost your brand’s visibility and bottom line. Here are a few suggestions to put those pesky algorithms to work for your business.
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Local SEO For Franchises Means Teamwork
Search Engine Land
See publicationExplore the unique SEO challenges and opportunities franchisees and franchisors are faced with.
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Local Listings: The Foundation of Local SEO
SEMrush
See publicationLocal SEO should be a key foundation of your overall digital marketing strategy. To maximize your local SEO value, you need to leverage the power of local listings.
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10 Characteristics of Top Lead-Generating Websites
Producers Web
See publicationThe websites that generate the highest quality leads will share these 10 characteristics.
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What to Look for in Social Media Analytics
Social Media Today
See publicationTranslating social media analytics to ROI is not always clear-cut. National and local social media marketing experts know that there are numerous ways social media marketing can contribute to a percentage of overall returns. Often, calculating the importance of social influence is more complex than tracking where unique site visitors originate from.
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Succeeding in National-to-Local Marketing with a Networked Approach
BIA Kelsey
See publicationHarness the collective power of your franchise, dealer, agent or contractor network to drive in more customers and profits!
Honors & Awards
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Inc. Magazine's Annual List of Best Workplaces 2022
Inc. Magazine
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Featured seven times on Inc. 500 and 5,000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
Inc. Magazine
Surefire Local was acknowledged seven times throughout Aug 2013 - Aug 2019; Aug 2020
Organizations
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Growth Blazers
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- PresentGrowth Blazers is a global community of modern marketers and growth leaders who share strategies, advice, and actionable tactics on how to navigate the challenges of elevating one’s career or business. We provide our members with access to cutting-edge knowledge, create equality, and provide economic opportunities by democratizing information and investing in our members’ personal growth.
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Mindshare
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75% of people are more likely to contact a business with a photo-rich Google profile. In today’s visual-first world, trust is built in seconds — and…
75% of people are more likely to contact a business with a photo-rich Google profile. In today’s visual-first world, trust is built in seconds — and…
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Remodeling pros: ready to elevate your online presence? A well-optimized Google Business Profile can be a game-changer. Discover how small…
Remodeling pros: ready to elevate your online presence? A well-optimized Google Business Profile can be a game-changer. Discover how small…
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Healthcare marketing today isn’t just about visibility—it’s about experience. From search to appointment, patients are judging your practice long…
Healthcare marketing today isn’t just about visibility—it’s about experience. From search to appointment, patients are judging your practice long…
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If you own a roofing business, you know that visibility is everything. But clicks alone don’t pay the bills—leads do. That’s why Google Local…
If you own a roofing business, you know that visibility is everything. But clicks alone don’t pay the bills—leads do. That’s why Google Local…
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Your Google Business Profile isn’t just a listing—it’s your first impression. And in the financial services industry, trust starts the moment someone…
Your Google Business Profile isn’t just a listing—it’s your first impression. And in the financial services industry, trust starts the moment someone…
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🚨 Today’s the day! Join us for a live 50-minute webinar on how to use Google to drive local business growth. Even if you can’t join live, we’ll…
🚨 Today’s the day! Join us for a live 50-minute webinar on how to use Google to drive local business growth. Even if you can’t join live, we’ll…
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Standing out as a trusted local expert doesn’t happen by accident. In competitive markets like roofing, HVAC, and remodeling, your online presence…
Standing out as a trusted local expert doesn’t happen by accident. In competitive markets like roofing, HVAC, and remodeling, your online presence…
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In the world of pet care, trust is earned one genuine connection at a time. Explore how pet services businesses can craft a compelling brand…
In the world of pet care, trust is earned one genuine connection at a time. Explore how pet services businesses can craft a compelling brand…
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Every review tells a story—and yes, even the bad ones. For local contractors, a 1-star review isn’t the end of the world. In fact, when handled…
Every review tells a story—and yes, even the bad ones. For local contractors, a 1-star review isn’t the end of the world. In fact, when handled…
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Want to improve your Google visibility and keep your website content fresh without extra work? GeoJuice makes it easy for local businesses to: 📍…
Want to improve your Google visibility and keep your website content fresh without extra work? GeoJuice makes it easy for local businesses to: 📍…
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Excited to see Stage 2 Capital's success!
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