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How to Write a Killer Guest Blog Post

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Blog, Content Marketing, Inbound Marketing, SEOby Kristy McNett, Managing Owner

A killer guest blog post will have the editor wishing they had written it. It also opens the door for more content, mentions, and opportunities to discuss and engage on social. It gives readers new insight or perspective; it comes from someone who’s actually done the work and doesn’t need a link swap to get […]

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Best link building tools for SMBs in 2026

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 Blog, SEOby Kristy McNett, Managing Owner

The best link building tools for SMBs in 2026 are Semrush for all-in-one backlink research and outreach, Ahrefs for deep competitor backlink analysis, BuzzStream for managing outreach relationships, Hunter.io for finding contact emails, and Source of Sources for earning free editorial mentions from journalists. No single platform handles every stage of link building well, so […]

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Small Business Marketing Strategies for 2026

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 AI, Content Marketing, Inbound Marketing, Marketing Trends, SEO, SMBby Kristy McNett, Managing Owner

Small business marketing strategies for 2026 center on AI search visibility, owned audience channels, and high-intent local content. The businesses gaining ground are the ones building their own marketing systems rather than renting attention through paid ads alone. For a B2B SMB with 10 to 50 employees, the highest-return moves in 2026 are getting cited […]

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What Is an SEO Report and Why It Matters?

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 Blog, SEO, Strategyby Kristy McNett, Managing Owner

An SEO report is a document that tracks your website’s search engine performance. It includes metrics like keyword rankings, organic traffic, technical health, backlinks, and conversions. SEO reports show what’s working, what needs attention, and where to focus your optimization efforts next. Whether you’re reporting to clients, executives, or your own team, a well-structured SEO […]

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B2B SEO in 2026: How to Rank in Google and AI Search

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 AEO/GEO, AI, B2B, SaaS, SEOby Kristy McNett, Managing Owner

Search isn’t one system anymore. When a buyer types a question into Google, two things now happen at once. The familiar list of blue links still loads, ranked the way SEO has always worked. Above it, an AI-generated answer pulls from a different set of sources, summarizes them, and often resolves the buyer’s question without […]

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How to Use Reddit for Keyword Research: Strategies That Work in 2026

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 AEO/GEO, Inbound Marketing, SEOby Kristy McNett, Managing Owner

Reddit used to be a footnote in most content strategies. Not anymore. Since Google’s reported $60 million data deal with Reddit in 2024, the platform has become one of the most visible sources in both traditional search results and AI-generated answers. Reddit threads now rank on page one for thousands of commercial keywords, and AI […]

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3 Ways B2B SaaS Startups Can Optimize for AI Search — No Developer Required

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 AI, B2B, SEOby Kristy McNett, Managing Owner

Something shifted in how your buyers find you. It didn’t happen all at once. But over the past 18 months, a growing percentage of B2B research now starts with a question typed into ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google’s AI Overviews, rather than with a keyword search and a list of blue links. For B2B SaaS startups, […]

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Getting Started with Inbound Marketing

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 B2B, Blog, Business Growth, Content Marketing, HubSpot, Inbound Marketing, Lead Generation, ROI, SEOby Kristy McNett, Managing Owner

Bombarding potential customers with intrusive ads and aggressive sales tactics is no longer the go-to strategy to generate leads and increase revenue. Instead, businesses are embracing a more subtle and engaging approach to increase brand awareness and promote new sales–this helpful and mindful process is known as inbound marketing. If you want to elevate your […]

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5 Ways to Supercharge Your Lead Generation Strategy in 2025

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Content Marketing, Inbound Marketing, Lead Generation, SEO, Strategyby Kristy McNett, Managing Owner

Establishing a consistent stream of organic or inbound leads sits at the top of the most wanted list for digital marketers across all industries today. Generating high-quality leads is also one of the most crucial challenges for businesses looking to expand their customer base and increase revenue. A fully optimized lead generation strategy requires a […]

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Keywords in Blog Posts | Increase Blog Traffic and Improve SEO

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 Blog, Content Marketing, Inbound Marketing, SEOby Kristy McNett, Managing Owner

Highly optimized keywords in blog posts are at the heart of how search engines determine the relevance of your content. When someone asks Google a question, the search engine scans millions of pages and ranks them based on how well they match the searcher’s intent. By including the right keywords in your blog content, you […]

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