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Dodgeball Marketing Podcast

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The DodgeballSEO team created our podcast to help you optimize for search and gain more leads. Listen for insider tips on digital marketing, SEO, content creation, and more.

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Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #74: Getting the Most Value from Your Content Strategy

March 09, 2022 18:28 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

In this episode, we talk about getting the most value from your content strategy. 00:00:13 - Start with Your Customer's Pain Points and Develop Topics from There 00:02:26 - Align Your Content Strategy with Your Top Nav and Footer Nav 00:06:16 - Plan a Variety of Content Formats: Blog Posts, Ebooks, Infographics 00:08:15 - Plan a Variety of Content Formats: Videos and Podcasts 00:12:54 - Support Your Sales and Customer Nurture Programs with Your Content For more on the tools and tip...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #73: How to Think About SEO Services Pricing

March 04, 2022 18:25 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MB

In this episode, we talk about how to think about SEO services and pricing. 00:00:58 - Determine How Results Will Be Judged Before Starting 00:04:03 - Understand What You Will Do and What Your SEO Agency Will Do 00:06:54 - Understand How Long It Takes for SEO to Gain Traction 00:09:53 - Understand Who Will Be Your Point of Contact with Your Agency 00:11:50 - Understand the Short and Long Term Value of Content and SEO Work For more on the tools and tips in this episode, please visit...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #72: Anticipating SEO Problems Before They Happen

February 22, 2022 17:12 - 16 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode, we talk about anticipating SEO problems before they happen. 00:00:44 - Maintain Documentation of Hosting Locations 00:03:17 - Plan Workflows of New Content, Site Updates, and Changes 00:05:53 - Redesign Your Website Every Two Years for SEO Purposes 00:09:48 - Plan for Rankings to Drop with a New Site Launch 00:12:42 - Plan to Test Page Speed with New Add-Ons and Plug-Ins For more on the tools and tips in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/ h...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #71: Alternative Strategies for Nurturing Soft Leads to Close

February 18, 2022 00:07 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

In this episode, we talk about alternative strategies for nurturing soft leads to a close. 00:00:49 - Traditional Lead Capture: Get an Email Address and Send Content 00:03:00 - Manual Nurture: Use Your Flow of Content to “Give” Some Value in Follow-Ups 00:06:25 - Get Users to Visit Your Website so You Can Show Them Ad Retargeting 00:10:22 - Create a Members-Only Content Access Group With Valuable Content 00:12:50 - Engage Prospects as Content Generators: Interview Them for Your Own Co...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #70: Getting the Most SEO Value Out of Your Webinar Content

February 11, 2022 15:06 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

In this episode, we talk about getting the most SEO value out of your webinar content. 00:01:54 - Use Your Landing Page as an SEO Content Page 00:03:17 - Load the Full Webinar Transcript to Your YouTube Description 00:05:05 - Make the Full Transcript Available on a Web Page 00:09:33 - Build Links to New Content from Older Pages 00:12:32 - Use Keyword Research to Develop Your Content For more on the tools and tips in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/ https:...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #69: Use the Power of Story to Drive Your Business Growth

February 11, 2022 15:01 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

In today's episode, we're going to talk about using the power of story to drive your business growth. 00:01:44 - Tell Your Story Well. 00:04:00 - Make Your Ideal Customer the Hero of Your Story. 00:06:33 - Turn Your Customers' Stories into Content. 00:10:06 - Speak to Your Audience with Stories That Work for Each Stage in the Buyer Journey. 00:13:00 - Make an Emotional Connection. For more on the tools and tips in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #68: Never Run Out of Content Ideas for SEO

February 11, 2022 14:45 - 16 minutes - 16.9 MB

In today's episode, we're going to talk about how to never, ever, ever run out of content ideas for SEO. 00:01:02 - Create Standalone Pages for Your Services That List Your Subservices, and Build Pages for Those Subservices. 00:03:59 - Create Landing Pages for Your Major Markets and Regional Identifiers. 00:07:04 - Show Case Studies. Before and After Content Is Very Popular and Helps People Understand Exactly What to Expect from What You Do. 00:09:21 - If You Are a Source of Answers fo...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #67: Five Easy Ways to Get Started with Your SEO

February 01, 2022 22:43 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

In today's episode, we're going to talk about five easy ways to get started with your SEO. 00:00:18 - See Where You Are Now. Check Out Your Rankings in an SEO Tool. 00:03:15 - Get Your Most Important Keywords Into Your Website Top Nav. 00:06:36 - Develop Stand-Alone Pages for Your Important Products and Services. 00:09:09 - Think of All the Places You Control and Make Sure Your Full, Correct URL Is Included. 00:12:24 - Understand Your Google My Business Ranking and Complete Your Prof...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #66: How Your Marketing Changes when You Grow Your Geographic Market

December 20, 2021 17:27 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

In today's episode, we're going to talk about how your marketing changes when you grow geographically. 00:01:17 - Consider How You Look Now in Terms of Service Area and Placement in Search Engines. 00:03:17 - How Should Businesses That Are Expanding Thinking About How They Present Their Service Area Online? 00:08:16 - Plan for How Your Google Maps Listing Will Support Your Stated Service Areas. 00:12:53 - How Should Expanding Regions Affect Content Planning? For more on the tools an...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #65: Maintaining Your Ability to Market without 3rd Party Cookies

December 13, 2021 18:14 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

In today's episode, we're going to talk about a big item in the news lately, and that is maintaining your ability to market without third-party cookies. 00:00:25 - What Are Third Party Cookies? 00:04:15 - Build Your Social and Email Audiences. 00:06:32 - Develop Your SEO, Content, and Affiliate Programs. 00:09:28 - Use Video Content to Solve Problems and Questions. 00:12:40 - Understand Where You Are in Having a Real Sales Funnel. For more on the tools and tips in this episode, ple...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #64: Marketing for the New Normal

December 06, 2021 18:49 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

In today's episode, we're going to talk about marketing post-coronavirus and how to change your marketing in this new reality that we live in. 00:01:21 - Be Ready to Market Your Staffing Needs on an Ongoing Basis. 00:04:40 - Close Gaps in Your Tracking to Know Your ROI. i.e., Call Tracking. 00:06:40 - Be Prepared for a More Remote Workforce. 00:09:51 - If You Go More Remote, Move to Web-Based Management Tools. 00:13:45 - Keep Life Positive. For more on the tools and tips in this ep...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #63: Is Cold Email Dead or Just Getting Started?

December 01, 2021 15:10 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

In this episode, we're going to talk about the subject of cold emailing and how it's not dead like you've probably heard. We'll talk about the main two types of emails: newsletters or opt-in emails and cold emails. 00:01:00 - What Is a Cold Email Compared to an Opt-in Email? 00:02:33 - Is Cold Emailing Allowed? (disclaimer) 00:06:08 - What Platforms Enable Marketers to Use It? 00:09:44 - What Are the risks? 00:14:30 - What Does It Look Like when Done Well? Tags: newsletter, opt-in ...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #62: The Best Ways to Use Video in Your Marketing

November 30, 2021 14:31 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Video is huge in today's marketing landscape, and so in this episode, we're going to talk about the five most important things to consider when deploying video in your internet marketing strategies. We discuss providing a 360-degree overview on your homepage, adding video to service and landing pages. We also talk about their usage on social channels and in email newsletters. 00:00:50 - Provide a 360-degree Overview on Your Home Page 00:04:52 - Dig into the Details on Your Services Pages...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #61: Pros and Cons of Top Online Advertising Channels

November 15, 2021 19:19 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode, we're going to help you understand the pros and cons of the different advertising channels that are available in online media. We discuss Google Search, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Banner Display, and YouTube! 00:01:42 - Google Search 00:03:55 - FB/Insta 00:08:06 - LinkedIn 00:12:24 - Banner Display 00:15:04 - YouTube Tags: google search, search advertising, ppc, paid search, facebook ads, instagram ads, b2b advertising, google display network, facebook, instagr...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #60: Why SEO Won't Die

November 10, 2021 19:28 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

Over the years, various marketing sources have claimed that SEO is dead. In this episode, we talk about why SEO is actually not dead with five reasons why SEO will likely be relevant in the future. 00:01:06 - There's a Balance: Access to Information vs. Search Engine Priorities 00:04:57 - SEO Is Website Architecture, Offsite Factors, and Content Strategy 00:07:47 - New Devices Are Changing Voice Search 00:10:16 - Search Volume Is Increasing, so Complexity Is Increasing 00:12:17 - Busi...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #59: Healthcare Marketing Misses

November 08, 2021 20:39 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

In marketing, healthcare providers get a lot of things right when it comes to healthcare, but they get a lot of things wrong when it comes to communicating and marketing to the public.  This episode will go over the things that healthcare providers and healthcare marketers get wrong and how to fix them. - Understanding Online Reputation Management - See Patients as Consumers Who Are Busy. Follow Up! - Turn Reputation Management into Operational Excellence - Take a Cue from Elective Ser...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #58: More SEO Basics to Improve Your Rank

November 02, 2021 19:14 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

SEO can always improve. A better rank in search results pages often boils down to having key processes and checklists in place. It's more important than ever to: 00:00:31 - Understand and Use Core Web Vitals 00:03:25 - Use Meta Descriptions Well 00:05:56 - Know Your Competitors and Their Online Activity 00:09:52 - Use Video Content on Key Pages 00:12:30 - Understand Your Robots.txt For more on the tools and tips in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #57: Build Your Online Profile for Better SEO

November 02, 2021 18:41 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Making your online identity as high-profile as possible involves a combination of SEO updates and usability fixes. Here's how to jump-start the process. 00:00:52 - Avoid Confusion With Your Domain Name for SEO 00:04:10 - Know and Monitor Your Domain Authority 00:06:05 - Make Phone Calls and Phone Numbers User-Friendly 00:10:12 - Know How Well You Rank for Branded Searches 00:13:42 - Keep Your Keyword Research Current Tags: SEO, keywords, domains, websites, branding For more on t...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #56: Offsite SEO Tools and Tips

November 01, 2021 15:42 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Off-site SEO is all about managing your presence on reputable sites and building up your linked pages. Here's how to get a build a strong online presence beyond your website: 00:00:19 - Create Steady and Valuable Social Media Content 00:03:48 - Use All of Your Websites/Profiles to Support Each Other 00:06:34 - Use Directories and Online Listings to Gain Inbound Links 00:09:28 - Use Consistent Contact Info Everywhere 00:12:15 - Make Your YouTube Channel Branding Complete Tags: YouTu...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #55: SEO Maintenance for Better Site Performance

October 26, 2021 17:32 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Simple website updates and maintenance can keep your web content more visible in search engine results. Be sure to set up and monitor the following areas: - Have Site Backups in Place - Keep Your CMS and Plugins Up to Date - Implement Google Search Console - Connect Your Email to Google Analytics - Keep Sitemaps Working and Updated For more on the tools and tips we discussed in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/ https://analytics.google.com/ https://searc...

Dodgeball Marketing #54: SEO Basics: 5 Link Building Best Practices

September 14, 2021 21:27 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Link-building strategies include on-site and off-site SEO best practices. Here's how to improve your domain authority by linking pages. - Make Sure You're Interlinking Your Pages - Look for Back-Linking Opportunities - Look for Local Link Opportunities - Post to Q+A Sites - Make Sure Off-Site Links Open in a New Tab For more on the tools and tips in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #53: Site Maintenance That Improves SEO

September 13, 2021 18:08 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Website maintenance and SEO go hand in hand. Making these improvements can also boost your ranking on search engine results pages. - Make Sure Your Site Is ADA Compliant - Make Sure Your Site Is W3C Compliant - Remove Duplicate Meta Descriptions - Remove/Rename Duplicate Page Titles - Remove/Update Duplicate Content For more on the tools and tips in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/ https://www.accessibe.com/ https://www.screamingfrog.co.uk

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #52: 5 Content Marketing Fixes for Better SEO

September 13, 2021 12:34 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

Getting content marketing results includes strengthening weaknesses and fixing errors. Here are five content marketing improvements you can start making today. - Optimize Your Top Pages - Delete Irrelevant Content - Implement Question Keywords - Ensure Each Page Has 300-500+ Words - Identify and Use Guest Bloggers For more on the tools and tips we discussed, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/ http://www.quora.com/ https://www.answerthepublic.com/

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #51: SEO Basics: 5 Good Analytics KPIs for Business Websites

September 07, 2021 17:15 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Marketing analytics double as key performance indicators (KPIs) for website performance and usability. As a performance marketing agency, here are 5 metrics we recommend tracking: - Track Page Speed and Load Times - Check Domain Authority (Moz) - Watch Keywords Ranked/Sum of Ranks (SpyFu) - Monitor Crawlability Scores and More (SEMRush) - Understand Time on Site For more on the tools and tips in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/ https://developers.google.com...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #50: SEO 101: Find and Fix Broken Site Elements

August 16, 2021 15:12 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Broken websites increase bounce rates, decrease conversions, and hurt search engine optimization (SEO). Here are some key vulnerabilities to address: - Find and Fix: Broken Links - Find and Fix: Broken Images - Find and Fix: Meta Descriptions and Titles - Find and Fix: Image Optimizations - Find and Fix: Website Search Box For more on the tools and tips in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/ https://www.raventools.com/ https://www.semrush.com/ https://www.sc...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #49: SEO Basics: More SEO Tools You Can Use

August 16, 2021 14:17 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

Using SEO tools can empower you to make critical changes that improve search engine optimization (SEO). To focus your efforts, ask: - How Is Local Visibility on Listing Tools? - Would Plugins Help Your SEO? - Are GSC Crawl Errors Being Fixed? - Are Bing Crawl Errors Being Fixed? - Is a CDN in Use and Working? For more on the tools and tips in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/ https://www.synup.com/ https://www.advicelocal.com/ https://www.yoast.com/ ht...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #48: SEO Basics to Improve Website Usability

August 12, 2021 11:17 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Improving site usability and search engine optimization (SEO) go hand in hand. To make your site work for both users and bots: - Monitor and Fix Pagespeed - Be Sure Your Site Is Fully Responsive - Use "Big Idea" Content Marketing on Main Pages - Install and Learn from a Heat Map - Be Sure Forms Are Working (and Simple) For more on the tools and tips in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/ https://www.hotjar.com/ https://www.crazyegg.com/ https://developers.go...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #47: SEO Basics: How Should I Use Social Media in My Online Marketing?

August 06, 2021 15:13 - 16 minutes - 19.4 MB

Customer engagement is easiest when you meet them where they're already most active online. To evaluate social media marketing, ask: - Are Good Social Channels in Use? - How Strong Is Social Engagement? - Are Social Channels Listed in the Footer? - Are All Social Channel Settings Used? - Is the Social Hashtag Approach Effective? For more on the tools and tips in this episode, please visit https://www.dodgeballseo.com/.

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #46: What Makes a Website More Usable?

August 02, 2021 20:07 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Improving website usability requires ongoing evaluation. We recommend starting with questions like these: - Does the Top Nav Work Well? - Is There Enough Home Page Content? - Does the Website Establish Credibility? - Are There Pages for Major Services? - Do Key Pages Communicate Well? For more on the tools and tips discussed in this episode, please visit: https://sensible.com/dont-make-me-think/ https://www.dodgeballseo.com/

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #45: SEO Basics: What Makes a Good Website Header?

July 26, 2021 14:34 - 14 minutes - 27 MB

Website headers can either clutter websites or improve usability and SEO. It depends on the choices you make. Here are some things to check: - Is the Logo in the Header? - Is There a Link to a Form in the Header? - Is There a Clickable Phone Number in the Header? - Is the Header Sticky for Mobile? - Is the Nav Hierarchy Simple and Focused? For more on the tips and tools in this episode, please visit https://www.dodgeballseo.com/.  

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #44: SEO Basics: How to Use Keywords on Every Website Page

July 19, 2021 19:47 - 15 minutes - 15.9 MB

Using SEO keywords on every page of your website is possible without getting clunky and redundant. Here's what Michael and Chris recommend: - Use Keywords in URLs - Hyphenate URLs for SEO - Optimize H1 Titles with SEO Keywords - Keep Page Titles Short for SEO - Use Keywords in the First Few Paragraphs For more on the tools and tips discussed in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/.

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #43: Improving Your Online Customer Experience

July 12, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Digital marketing and excellent customer service go hand in hand. In this episode, Michael talks with Groundwork CEO Jeff Wraley about bringing digital tools together with personable service. - What Is Groundwork and What Is Your Mission? - What Do Companies Forget When it Comes to Customer Experience? - How Have You Seen Digital Marketing Come Together with In-Person Service? - What Has Been The Biggest Surprise from Your Digital Marketing? - What Marketing Tools Do You Like or Recomm...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #42: How to Think About Your Website Images for SEO

July 05, 2021 15:38 - 16 minutes - 30.8 MB

Optimizing website images includes choosing great pictures and labeling them well. Here's what to do on your site. - Use High Quality Images - Size Images Correctly - Optimize Image Filenames - Optimize Image Alt Text - Use and Optimize Image Captions For more on the tools and tips discussed in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #41: How to Use Google My Business for Better SEO

June 28, 2021 13:39 - 17 minutes - 32 MB

Google My Business (GMB) gives critical info at a glance, and you need it complete for better SEO. Here's what to do: - Claim Your GMB Listing - Complete and Update Your GMB Listing - Know Your Goal for Google Star Ratings - Set Up a Workflow to Get Reviews - Have a Set Process for Responding to Reviews For more on the tools and tips discussed in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/ https://www.google.com/business/ https://maps.google.com/ https://www.birde...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #40: Make Sure the Internet Knows Your Geographic Service Area

June 21, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 29.2 MB

Adding service area information to web pages is essential for local SEO. Here's what to do: - Get Your Team on the Same Page About Your Service Area - Update Geographic Info in Search - Add Geographic Info in Header and Footer - Keep Location Up to Date in Online Directories - Build Location Info into Content Marketing For more on the tools and tips discussed in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/ https://www.google.com/business/ https://www.bing.com/maps/

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #39: How to Thrive in Business when the World Changes Overnight

June 14, 2021 16:06 - 20 minutes - 36.8 MB

The world changes fast. Is your business ready? Michael Utley asks Matt Streiff of The Budd Group how they've adapted their business: - How Has COVID Changed Serving Customers? - How Do You Consider Local and Regional Factors in Sales and Delivery of Services? - Where Does The Budd Group Look for Innovative Ideas? - How Does The Budd Group Use Video for Marketing? - What Marketing Tools Do You Like or Recommend? For more on the tools and tips discussed in this episode, please visit: ...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #38: 5 Questions to Ask when Planning a Content Strategy

May 26, 2021 14:50 - 15 minutes - 28.1 MB

When planning a content marketing strategy, asking the right questions can set you up for success. Get answers to these questions with your marketing team at the table: - Is There a Content Strategy in Place? - Does the Site Feel Sterile or Human? - What Are the Most Valuable Pages? - Is the Content Compelling on Key Pages? - Is There Good FAQ and Q&A Content? For more on the tips and tools discussed in this episode, please visit https://www.dodgeballseo.com/

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #37: Using the Primary Tools for Website Tracking and Security

May 26, 2021 14:06 - 15 minutes - 29 MB

Tracking website analytics and improving website security are easier with automated tools. Here's what Michael and Chris recommend: - Install and Use Google Analytics - Install and Use Google Search Console - Install and Use Bing Webmaster Tools - Purchase and Update SSL as Needed - Force All Traffic to HTTPS For more on the tips and tools discussed in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/ https://analytics.google.com/ https://search.google.com/ https://www.bi...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #36: Trades Websites: How to Generate More Leads and Get Conversions

May 24, 2021 12:31 - 16 minutes - 31.2 MB

If you're a general contractor or in a trades business, Michael and Chris have tips for how to increase your website conversions to improve lead generation: - Give a "Big Idea" of What You Do - Make "Contact Us" Actions Clear and Easy - Use Mobile-First Thinking - Use a "1-2-3" Structure for Content - Tell Site Visitors What to Expect For more on the tools and tips discussed in this episode, please visit https://www.dodgeballseo.com/

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #35: Using Video for Better Marketing

May 17, 2021 22:16 - 15 minutes - 29.4 MB

Video is critical for improving marketing performance and website conversions. Here's why, and how to use video:  - Make Your Ad Landing Pages Convert Better  - Make Your Home Page Convert Better  - Remember: YouTube Is a Search Engine  - Make Your Services Pages Convert Better  - Make Your Social Media More Engaging For more on the tools and tips in this episode, please visit: https://www.studio.youtube.com/ https://www.dodgeballseo.com/

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #34: How Make Your Services Pages Work for You in Search Engines

May 10, 2021 14:53 - 16 minutes - 30.6 MB

Service pages are a great way to build credibility and engagement online. Michael and Chris discuss how to optimize service pages for SEO: - Make Service Pages More than Minimum Length - Use Both Technical and User-Friendly Service Keywords - Answer Real Customer Questions in Service Q&As - Build and Link to Sub-Service Pages - Avoid Salesy CTAs For more on the tools and tips in this episode, visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/.

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #33: How to Plan a Successful Paid Search Campaign

May 03, 2021 14:30 - 17 minutes - 32.2 MB

Michael and Chris are ready to talk about search advertising. Here's how to plan a successful paid search campaign: - Use Bottom Funnel and Middle Funnel Keywords - Give People a Reason to Click - Make Sure You're Measuring Everything That Matters - Drive Traffic to Unique Landing Pages - Make Follow-Up a Priority For more on the tools and tips in this episode, visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/ https://www.callrail.com/ https://www.phonewagon.com/

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #32: How to Write a Great Blog for SEO

April 26, 2021 14:29 - 15 minutes - 28.1 MB

Blogging for SEO comes down to simple actions you can take with each blog to improve search rankings. Michael and Chris discuss how to: - Create Helpful, Valuable Blogs - Blog for Your Audience, Not Your Peers - Answer Questions Your Customers Ask - Use Real Insights in Every Blog - Make Blogs Personal to Pain Points For more on the tools and tips discussed in this episode, please visit https://www.dodgeballseo.com.

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #31: How to Make Good Content Marketing Videos

April 19, 2021 14:50 - 16 minutes - 32.7 MB

Michael and Chris are back to discuss how to create strong video marketing content. Here's what they suggest: - Use Popular Content Formats (Hot Topics, How-Tos, and More) - Create Videos for Your Audience - Answer Customer Questions with Video - Give Away Knowledge in Video Content - Address Customer Pain Points Using Video For more on the tools and tips discussed in this episode, please visit https://www.dodgeballseo.com.

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #30: What Makes a Good Social Media Ad?

April 12, 2021 18:27 - 16 minutes - 30.7 MB

When advertising on social media, don't waste time and money. In this episode, Michael and Chris discuss some social media ad best practices: - Advertise Using Key Target Audience Data - Choose the Best Platform for Social Ads - Use Headlines that Focus on Future Benefit or Current Pain - Use Images the Stop the Scroll - Set Specific Social Ad Goals (and Track Them) For more on the tools and tips discussed in this episode, please visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/ https://www.bul...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #29: Optimize Your YouTube Page for SEO

April 05, 2021 16:42 - 16 minutes - 30.9 MB

Optimizing YouTube for SEO means improving your chances of showing up in the world's 2nd biggest search engine. In this episode, Michael and Chris discuss how to: - Use Keywords to Optimize YouTube - Complete Your YouTube Profile for SEO - Use Subtitles and Captions to Optimize YouTube - Use High-Quality Custom YouTube Thumbnails - Use YouTube Playlists to Improve SEO For more information on the tools and tips mentioned in this episode, visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com.

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #28: What Type of Email Marketing Should I Use?

March 19, 2021 22:47 - 15 minutes - 30.4 MB

Email marketing is versatile, and it's important to use it strategically. In this episode, Michael and Chris discuss how to plan email marketing to get results. - Use Cold Email Sequences for Prospecting - Nurture Audiences and Cross-Promote with Email Newsletters - Promote Products and Services by Category with Ecommerce Emails - Use Email Automation to Close Sales and Orders - Grow Your Email List with Valuable Content For more information on the tools and tips mentioned in this ep...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #27: Optimize Your LinkedIn Page for SEO

March 19, 2021 21:56 - 15 minutes - 27.9 MB

Optimizing LinkedIn pages for SEO is a smart way to grow your business. In this episode, Michael and Chris discuss how to make your LinkedIn stand out for search: - Choose and Use Keywords for Your LinkedIn Tagline - Write a Detailed LinkedIn "About" Section - Update LinkedIn Regularly with Fresh Content - Keep Your Company LinkedIn Updated and Accurate - Choose High-Quality Images for Your Company LinkedIn For more information on the tools and tips mentioned in this episode, visit: ...

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #26: How to Use Online Marketing KPIs

March 15, 2021 17:57 - 16 minutes - 30.8 MB

Online marketing KPIs go beyond impressions and clicks. In this episode, Michael and Chris recommend some digital marketing KPI best practices: - Set Analytics Priorities - Use Google Analytics Goals - Pick Your Marketing KPIs for Better ROI - Create Marketing Dashboards - Develop Awareness Across Your Organization For more information on the tools and tips mentioned in this episode, visit: https://www.dodgeballseo.com/

Dodgeball Marketing Podcast #25: How to Avoid Disaster with a Google Core Update

March 08, 2021 15:40 - 15 minutes - 31.1 MB

Google Core updates can make SEO and website conversions more complicated. Here's what Michael and Chris recommend for consistent site performance: - Fresh, Steady, Relevant Content Is Critical - Monitor and Work to Improve Your Page Speed - Use Best Practices for Access and Usability - Monitor and Understand Changes in Traffic - Be Mobile-Ready For more on the tools and tips discussed in this episode, visit: https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights/ https://www.dodge...