Damon Burton
Smart SEO & Internet Marketing Blog
Say yes more
In 1997, Steve Jobs famously said, "Focusing is about saying no." In business, I agree. In personal life, I've been doing the opposite. Too many times we say no to the little things. They're "little" so they couldn't be that important, right? But these little things...
How to Become a Better Decision-Maker According to Warren Buffet and Jeff Bezos
Some business owners tend to experiment with their business by making flippant decisions. Many entrepreneurs have the mentality that it’s good to try new things, but off-the-cuff decision-making in business can be unwise. Successful entrepreneurs like Warren Buffet...
Meeting Larry Kim from Wordstream
💵💰$130,000,000.00 buckaroooooooos. 💰💵 Super cool to meet @kim_larry today. Founder of massively successful search software, #Wordstream. Still #humble after just selling it for $130 million CASH + $20 million in incentives.
Bad SEO Tactics That Can Hurt Entrepreneurs
As search engines and the internet change, SEO also continues to progress alongside them. However, many businesses continue to ignore changing SEO tactics to their detriment. Eventually, those businesses will see the effects of their choice as their rankings take a...
In life, just like in marketing, the simplest approaches are often the most effective.
I was shocked. Another humbling lesson about less being more. Not surprisingly, my kids taught it to me. Just came back from taking the family to San Diego for the weekend. It's been a long summer of SEO book writing and new client launches. Me and the family needed a...
Be Your Own Hero
Really? Because it's just after 6 am on a Friday? It hurts to say this. You're probably not getting where you want because you suck at time management. You're tired, they're tired, you're all tired. It's been a long week. Weekend is almost here. You deserve a...
SEO is like a recipe
I have a confession to make. And it involves grossing $1,048,949 in eight months. If you don't implement a plan and execute it with patience, then you aren't setting yourself up for success. Optimizing your website is like cooking from recipe book. ✅ list what...
“Dad, I want to be my own businessman… like you…”
I’m a man and all. But still made my eyes a little misty for my son to say what he said. "Dad, I want to be my own businessman like you... but an artist." I couldn't be more proud during these fleeting comments. Your breath pauses and your heart swells for a moment...
Lazy Employee? Here’s How to Deal With It
A company’s productivity could be impacted by a single employee who doesn’t give 100 percent. Post-2008 recession, many companies today have smaller staffs, and as a result, it’s critical that everyone perform their tasks. A single employee who slacks off will affect...
