Damon Burton
Smart SEO & Internet Marketing Blog
What’s your next move?
One of the moves I made in life was to NOT have a next move. Too many people get scared of change. What's scarier than change is sticking to what's safe and finishing what you later regret. I didn't commit to pursuing a direct path in the early years of starting my...
It’s not for me. It’s for messages like this.
This is why I bust my ass, putting everything online, sharing my experiences in life, business, family, giving away free marketing advice. It's not for me. It's for messages like this. To make a positive impact on the world. If you will ACTUALLY DO THE WORK and...
It’s a birthday for me. Kinda’.
February 2007 is when I took the entrepreneurial leap and started SEO National. One year after starting, the 2008 recession hit. By focusing on building relationships, 2008 was among the best growth years (relative to income the first few years). Fast forward to...
How To Make Your Press Releases And Blog Posts More Relevant For SEO
Sushi is not sashimi. A remix is not a cover. A symphony is not an orchestra. Press releases are not blogs. Don’t let life’s little distinctions mess you up. Otherwise, you could end up with a raw slice of salmon when you really just wanted a California roll. Or,...
10 year old = own debit card
Teaching my kids what they should learn about finances in school, but don't. My son is good at giving me cash to pay for the stuff that he wants to buy online, but figured we'd take him to the next level of learning money management. He's had a savings account for a...
Hey, Elementary-Aged Damon…
An alcoholic step-dad is about to marry into the family and be part of your life for the next 20+ years. Despite the storm that you're about to walk into, not all will be lost. You'll get a bunch of amazing siblings from it. You'll also learn how NOT to approach...
Paid $3000 an hour to give your opinion? Basically.
I often post about the value in giving without expecting in return, but still how you end up getting rewarded in unexpected ways. The attached DM screenshot speaks to that. This person messaged me with questions, asking if I could give my opinion on a marketing topic....
I let my kids swear
Sliding down the stairs happens weekly. So does inside soccer and tag. They can also throw and kick balls in the house (except near me and hottie's wedding stuff on the fireplace mantle). There is no power in swear words unless you allow it. TVs can be replaced but...
“Must be nice”
This is what people don't see behind success. early mornings confident risks strategizing late nights Mapping out a new company org chart to know what areas to grow the team and by how much. Work so hard that others talk about how "lucky" you got. Gary V status, I'm...
