I was contacted the other night on Facebook by a supposed ‘SEO Expert’ looking for work. After a moment of talking with this individual (who will remain anonymous), they immediately began to set off alarms. I asked for a sample of their work, and after a long spiel about everything they’ve done, finally delivered a hastily prepared slide show that …
Get Listed in all the Search Engines and Directories
Last week, I was approached by a snake oil SEO vendor, who shall remain unnamed. For the low, low price of $49 a month, you can dominate the search engines and directories. And then there’s a premium tier at $100 a month and a top tier at $200 a month. At the top tier, you get featured placement in their …
SEO Witch Doctor
What is your SEO consultant selling? A colleague contacted me the other day, ranting about a lady that was pushing SEO and how she was a total scam. Her presentation was focused on DAO– something she made up. From her slides, DAO is the next step– the successor to SEO. But if your own site sucks from a SEO standpoint, …
SEO Consultants Exposed
As a new owner, I couldn’t be “happier” to share this “amazing” opportunity with all of you. Blogging allows me to express myself over news, events, and situations that would take a rather long conversation to achieve in person. Personal conversations are great and may provide more value than reading a blog, but it’s not in every day conversation I …
Tales Of A “Strategic Marketing Expert”
When the emperor has no clothes, you can just make stuff up. SEO is still a haven for unemployed corporate bureaucrats, peddling their wares to the unsuspecting– like a fat person trying to tell you how to lose weight. Let’s look at one recent example– we are not making this up! Exposing these self-proclaimed “internet marketing experts” is easy– while …
TIKTOK ADS SUCCESS STORIES WITH BRADY STICKER
In today’s episode of Coach Yu, we’ll explore the world of TikTok ads for real business owners. Joining us is Brady Sticker, a two-time Ninja Hacks award winner and a seven-figure agency player. Brady Sticker, what can you share about how to run TikTok ad campaigns and measure the results end to end? Certainly. Before we dive in, I believe …
5 Steps To Run Successful YouTube Ads Campaigns For $50/Day (or less)
If you sell a high ticket offer ($2k+) and aren’t getting a flood of inbound leads and warm prospects, something is terribly wrong. Let’s fix that. In this post I’ll show you how to set up a super profitable YouTube ads campaign for only $50 a day. How do I know this works? In my experience this is by far …
Marko Sipila on Local Service Ads: Boosting Contractor Authenticity and Success
In a digital era where businesses strive to stand out in a sea of online offerings, the evolution of advertising strategies has taken a localized turn with Local Services Ads (LSAs). From their inception to their transformation into an integral aspect of modern business growth, LSAs have reshaped the way businesses engage with customers in their immediate vicinity. Marko Sipila, …
A Quick Audit Case Study: Revolutionizing Digital Marketing
A couple of weeks back, the CEO of Lutronic got in touch with me. He heard us talking on Clubhouse and realized they needed help with their digital marketing. He then passed the baton to Gina, who’s the Marketing VP. If you check out Lutronic online, you’ll see they’re quite a big deal. They make cosmetic lasers that do cool …
What Happened to ServiceLegend?
Update: On December 20, 2024, ServiceLegend was officially sold by Ryan Davis to Otis and Adam. This development raises serious questions about the legality and fairness of the transaction, especially considering Marko Sipilä’s unresolved 20% ownership stake. Before the ink is even dry on the sale of ServiceLegend, this is what Ryan Davis posts to Instagram: A few weeks ago, …
Shaping SEO Success for Businesses: Transparency, Expertise, and Compelling Content
In a recent edition of the Coach Yu show, where we interview successful entrepreneurs to uncover their strategies for the benefit of all, we had the pleasure of hosting Caleb Kingston. My journey with Caleb goes back six or seven years, during which we shared numerous experiences in various locations. Caleb is the driving force behind Brain Spin, an agency …
The Truth About SEO Agencies: Are You Being Deceived?
In the digital age, businesses often pay hefty fees to SEO Agencies to ensure visibility online. These agencies claim expertise in Search Engine Optimization, a primary strategy designed to draw attention and drive traffic. But with an abundance of SEO Agencies offering their services, how can one discern genuine effort from empty promises? Are you truly getting the value and …