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Shelley is a well-known digital marketer and SEO expert. Her SSM blog covers SEO, PPC, SEM, digital marketing, social media, and analytics. Get important updates and tips that improve your business.
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Myths That Keep You Stuck (And Broke.)
Think your business is too small for SEO? That’s the biggest myth keeping owners invisible — and broke. Google doesn’t care about your payroll; it cares about relevance, consistency, and showing up where your customers are searching. This post breaks down why size doesn’t matter in SEO, how small businesses can outsmart big brands, and the scrappy strategies that actually get you ranked in 2025.
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Aug 272 min read


The Secret Sauce Behind Influencer Marketing for Small Businesses
Small Business Influencer Marketing Guide: Expert Tips & Strategies"Meta Description: "Discover how small businesses can leverage influencer marketing effectively. Learn proven strategies, costs, and tips for successful influencer partnerships.
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Apr 272 min read


Choosing the Right App for Your Business: A Guide to Finding the Perfect Fit
Not sure which mobile app type suits your business? Explore the best options to boost customer engagement, streamline operations, & grow you
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Dec 12, 20244 min read


7 Reasons Why Reviews are Important
We explain where you can submit reviews and why they are important in this blog.
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Nov 8, 20243 min read


What is LinkedIn Marketing?
LinkedIn marketing promotes businesses & builds brand awareness on the LinkedIn platform. It connects companies with industry professional..
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Oct 3, 20244 min read


Improving Your Online Visibility on LinkedIn
Improving your online visibility on LinkedIn involves optimizing your profile, engaging with your network, and sharing relevant content....
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Jan 30, 20242 min read


Google Analytics Setup Guide
Setting up Google Analytics involves creating an account, obtaining a tracking code, & integrating it into your website to start tracking ..
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Jan 24, 20242 min read


What is content marketing?
Content marketing attracts and retains customers by sharing useful and relevant content. Its goal is to encourage actions by providing .....
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Jan 24, 20242 min read


How to Understand your Target Audience
Understanding your target audience is crucial for effective communication and marketing. Here are some steps to help you
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Jan 24, 20246 min read


Define goals with SMART
SMART goals help you define your marketing structure. Here is a complete guide on what they are and how to use them.
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Jan 24, 20242 min read


How to identify the Decision Maker in 2024
Identifying the decision maker in 2024 requires a strategic approach that leverages technology and thorough research. Learn how to identify.
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Dec 26, 20236 min read


There is more to SEO than Keywords
SEO involves more than just keywords. Keywords play an essential role in various elements, including headings, URLs, content, internal links
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Sep 23, 20236 min read


How do Google Ads Work?
Now, if this wasn't such a loaded question, we wouldn't have written a whole post and made a chart about it. Still, it's better to look...
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Sep 22, 20238 min read


What is Digital Marketing?
Digital marketing, or online marketing, refers to marketing activities targeting consumers using digital channels. It includes all online ma
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Jul 25, 20235 min read


Artificial Intelligence AI
Ahrefs says that every month, almost 5,000 people use Google to search for "digital marketing trends." Many marketers try to guess what...
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Mar 14, 20232 min read


LinkedIn Marketing Strategy Tips for 2023
LinkedIn Marketing Strategy Tips for 2023- To connect with the 875 million users of the platform, more than 59 million businesses
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Jan 24, 20234 min read


What is a Persona and How do I use it?
What is a persona? A fictional persona known as a UX (user experience) persona serves to represent your target audience. Personas are a...
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Nov 21, 20226 min read


What to put in a marketing strategy.
What is a Marketing Strategy? Before going into the individual components, let’s get a clear understanding of what a marketing strategy...
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Oct 10, 20212 min read


How to use NextDoor for Business
Nextdoor is a simple social networking website through which you can promote your business to specific nearby communities. The Nextdoor...
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Sep 15, 20213 min read


When Should You Begin Marketing for The Christmas Season?
When should you begin marketing for the Christmas season? That is a great question, especially since the 2021 Christmas season is here....
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Aug 25, 20213 min read
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