Damon Burton
Smart SEO & Internet Marketing Blog
Increase organic traffic 198.05%
+198.05% is how much this client's organic traffic is up over last year. They had a very specific reason for wanting to know what percent of traffic SEO drove to their website. SEO client (in niche medical): "Hey Damon. We're doing amazing at the office. So much so...
Forbes 3x in 6 days
Guess I lied the other day. Posted that my bearded face was quoted in Forbes two times in one week. Here's where I was wrong. Ended up being three times in six days. 13 Smart Ways to Inspire User-Generated #Content Creation (Nov 24) 11 Excellent Ways to Use Case...
Memories + legacy > stuff
Now that one of my little brothers is old enough, took him to Vegas for his birthday. Limos, High Roller, killed it teaching him roulette, and a trip to the track to race some super cars. I've been fortunate and had my share of fun experiences, so now my latest...
“In all things, give thanks”
"What are your current dreams, Damon? Or have you achieved all of them already?" Was asked this the other day by a team member and friend. It stuck with me. Been thinking about it and, I don't know the answer. Dreams change. In my early 20-something entrepreneur...
The good and bad about wanting nothing but the best for your kids…
I'm on a mission to give my kids: Good health. Every opportunity I didn't have. Expose them to everything, but let them embrace only what they are passionate about, not what I'm passionate about. Second to wanting the best for my kids, my biggest goal is for them to...
How do you get your first 10 clients?
Received this attached private message. Three things about it... If you're new, don't be scared to ask others that are a step ahead of you for help. Most others that have been in your shoes feel a sense of pride/obligation to give back. They WANT to help you. If...
What if…
Instead of boosting numbers you lifted others? instead of chasing sales you built relationships? instead of doing things faster, you did them with more heart? It's possible to grow quicker while moving slower. And it's possible to bring others up with you along the...
Nothing wrong with paid ads… except you’re always paying for them
59,744 reasons... Nothing wrong with paid ads... except you're always paying for them. Would you rather spend $2-5k a month on paid ads for a few dozen leads? Or would you rather use search engine optimization (non-paid traffic) to: get 59,744 visitors in LESS than a...
This is what a couple hundred pounds of rice looks like.
I posted the other day about how a hurricane wiped out the city of one of my international team members. She messaged asking for a salary advance to repair her home. Also to buy a generator, because the power outage is estimated to last months. I said "yes," but on...
