Jacob Baadsgaard

One thing I didn't expect with the Your Path to Publish podcast launch this week is how fun it would be to read the review nicknames. Here are some of my favorites. Marketingmislead Utah-801 Money please! Your Auntie M Narhal 25 Grundleman Skippingrocks Eggcelent Educellence Fearless Warrior ThunderCastle SpecialK11 Yokobo1994 #podcastlaunch #podcast #podcastreviews #bookpublishing #bookwriting #author #authorlife

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The most common mistake I see from local businesses... Not claiming and managing their Google Business Profiles! This is a FREE service and directly impacts your customers' ability to do business with you. Just yesterday, I found two businesses in Spokane with incorrect hours on their Google listings. This is like sawing off the branch you're sitting on. #SmallBusiness #marketing #Google

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Gotta check out this GSC tool. One of the smartest and useful tools for SEO I’ve seen in a long time. Check out the YouTube video coming out soon!

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In this first of a series in All Things WordPress and Woo, Sophia DeRosia and Allison Dye join us as new co-hosts where they will be doing a monthly episode of "The Next Gen", a look at who and how we build that next generation of WordPress users and builders. The episode gives you an introduction to Allison and Sophia, a bit about why they are hosting this show and what you can expect.

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This is my favorite Clay graphic I have ever shared...why...because we just essentially built our own SaaS to do the following: 1) Monitor email accounts, domain health, active and warm up status, etc. 2) Capture every reply and bounce we get via Webhook 3) Manage sending capacity by client 4) Tag every interested reply to a Slack Channel for us and the client 5) Send data to Airtable to build robust dashboard reporting 6) And most importantly, provide detailed diagnostic data on every client, ESP, what is hitting inbox, and how we should adjust. And for fun, each reply is analyzed for sentiment so we can start understand and connecting our initial messaging to the replies. Thinking we could get some real insight from that data...

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In 2025, most search engines are now focusing on providing definitive answers. They will display the answer in a snippet along with the correct source. This means you need to optimize your website so your content appears in this format. For example, if I search 'What is Diamond Podcast in Wayne County?', the search engine will provide the answer and highlight the specific information you're asking about. See the screenshot below: https://lnkd.in/gerHihZu #SEO #SearchEngineOptimization #DigitalMarketing #ContentMarketing #GoogleSnippets #WebsiteOptimization #SearchEngineTrends #ContentStrategy #MarketingTips #OnlineVisibility #WayneCounty #PodcastMarketing

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Thinking about Product-Led Growth for your biz? 🚀 In this episode, I chat with PLG expert Wes Bush from ProductLed.com. We go step-by-step on how to decide if PLG is a fit and how to make it work. Topics: ✨ What is PLG? 🔍 Is PLG right for you? 💡 Frictionless onboarding 👇 Full episode below

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Hey there, entrepreneurs! 🚀 Navigating the digital world can be tricky, but managing your online rep is key to growth. 📈 Effective review management can turn customer feedback into your business's superpower, and building up those citations helps folks find you faster on the web. 🌐 At Colorado Springs Web Designs, we get that a smooth-running website and showing up on Google Maps can make a huge difference. Our hand-coded sites and specialized SEO services are tailored just for you. 💻 Ready to boost your business? Let's chat! Schedule a free strategy session today. 💼 #ReputationManagement #BusinessGrowth #SEO

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Stephen Thiele and our team have seen a lot of mistakes companies make when integrating HubSpot and Salesforce. But one simple strategy to get the most out of the integration is this - clean the data from the outset. Believe me - no company's data is as clean as they wish it to be. If you address this challenge before connecting the systems together, it will save a lot of headaches. Here's a link to our full video on one of the most common HubSpot <> Salesforce Integration issues - Getting the Initial Architecture Right https://lnkd.in/gieNpcGj #hubspot #salesforce #integrations

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I've been a loyal GoDaddy Hosting customer for over 20 years, but unfortunately, their focus has shifted—from prioritizing customers to prioritizing profits. That’s why I made the switch to Hostinger, and let me tell you, the difference is night and day! With Hostinger, I’m now paying just a fraction of what I used to at GoDaddy. Not only that, but email hosting is included at no extra charge. GoDaddy, on the other hand, nickel-and-dimes you for every little feature. For example, migrating websites: Hostinger lets you migrate all your sites for free in about 5 minutes each, while GoDaddy demands $100 just to move one site! The stats speak for themselves: Hostinger boasts over 36,000 reviews on Trustpilot with a stellar 4.7 average rating. That kind of trust is hard to beat. I prepaid for 2 full years of hosting with Hostinger for less than what GoDaddy was charging me—$50 a month for just 3 websites! Hostinger also offers hosting for over 100 websites on a single plan, unlike GoDaddy, which charges you per site. 😒 If you’re ready to save big on hosting, email, and so much more, now’s the time to make the switch. Click the link below to experience better service, lower costs, and incredible value with Hostinger. Don’t keep overpaying when you don’t have to! 🚀 #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #WebDevelopment #WebsiteDesign #DigitalMarketing #Ecommerce #ITSupport #CyberSecurity #CloudComputing #TechInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #TechTrends #Innovation #StartupLife #DigitalTransformation https://lnkd.in/eNB-wmkr

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Weekend Website Warrior: 4 Quick Wins to Elevate Your Website Speed It Up A slow website is like waiting in line at the DMV—no one has time for that. Run a speed test using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights. Compress those massive images, leverage browser caching, and clean up unnecessary plugins. Aim for under 3 seconds load time to keep visitors from bouncing. Clear the Clutter Think of your homepage as the front porch of your website. You wouldn't want junk lying around, right? Simplify your layout. Remove outdated content, organize your navigation, and make sure your call-to-action (CTA) buttons are front and center. Less is more. Mobile Matters In the age of smartphones, if your site isn’t mobile-friendly, you’re missing out. Use responsive design tools or themes that automatically adjust to different screen sizes. Double-check buttons, forms, and images to make sure they’re easy to use on the go. SEO Tune-Up Search engines are like the road signs leading people to your website. Make sure yours are up to date. Update your meta tags, ensure your site has a clear structure, and sprinkle in relevant keywords without overstuffing. A well-optimized site is your ticket to higher search rankings. These tips are your weekend DIY tasks. You don't need to be a tech wizard—just a Weekend Website Warrior ready to make some impactful changes. Happy optimizing!

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New podcast with Peter Rota just dropped! He's one of the biggest names in technical SEO... And has worked with several Fortune 500 companies. So awesome to have him on! We talked about: - His 20 hour audit process - Working with Fortune 500 companies - The future of SEO and what role AI will play Super valuable episode as always. Peter is super knowledgable and well known in the space. If you want to learn about website SEO... This podcast is for you! Link in the comments below ⬇️

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Thank you, Joshua Heath and Utah Business, for featuring me in your article about influencers to follow on LinkedIn. As a leader, creating original content can be intimidating. How do we ensure it reflects positively on our company? Can we discuss challenging topics without backlash? Balancing content creation with a full-time job is tough. However, the process has sharpened my thinking. Engagement with diverse reactions helps identify resonant stories and strategies. Experimenting with content types has enhanced my ability to advise my clients. I hope my content has made it clear that I'm deeply passionate about tackling the world's most challenging problems by nudging normal people to tap into their better natures. We are all more capable than we can imagine, and when we create the right environments and incentives, we'll be shocked at the extraordinary things we'll accomplish together. Let me know if there are topics or strategies you'd like to see me address in future content.

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Brand strategy tip that anyone can do that will build your bottom line, trust, and affinity: Treat your investors, employees, and influencers well. It's a shame that Utah's become synonymous with scammers and brands who don't do well by their people, but it's a bigger shame when one of those companies hurts people I love. Trust in employers is already at an all-time low – stories like this from Just Meats are just another reminder to be cautious about who you allow to use your name and talents. I'm looking forward to hearing my friend's story soon. He's being interviewed by the local Fox affiliate today. TLDR: Have integrity when building your company, and don't do business with Jody Rookstool. Original Fox 13 story link in the comments! It's worth a read.

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🟠Wanna know how we strategies to reduce our clients Cost Per Lead (CPL) from $60 to $8 🟠So what we do in our landing page we applied 17 qualifying question with TCPA Compliant and Email & Phone Number verified 🟢And there is some more thing what we added in our process 🟢So we started our Consultancy program where you can learn how we are doing all of these stuff 🔵Let me know if you need any help..

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🟠Wanna know how we strategies to reduce our clients Cost Per Lead (CPL) from $60 to $8 🟠So what we do in our landing page we applied 17 qualifying question with TCPA Compliant and Email & Phone Number verified 🟢And there is some more thing what we added in our process 🟢So we started our Consultancy program where you can learn how we are doing all of these stuff 🔵Let me know if you need any help..

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Very few companies in the lead gen space have a solid solution for dynamic consent—and I think I've figured out why. There’s a noticeable gap between the lead distribution/CRM side and the lead form tool side. On one hand, many lead distribution tools and CRM providers actually have created solutions and have been working very hard. But the responsibility to make it easy to implement falls on the form provider side (form tools and landing page providers). Unless the forms are native to the lead distribution tool or CRM. On the other hand, many form/funnel providers either: 1) Don’t see enough demand from their ICP to justify the extra effort, 2) Aren’t aware of emerging 1:1 consent requirements, or 3) Simply don’t know how to handle these new standards (to be fair, it's confusing) This misalignment has led to fragmented solutions. Some solutions do exist, but most require clunky integrations that I believe will ultimately hurt conversion rates and drive up CPLs. What the industry really needs is a lead capture tool that fully embraces compliance and offers seamless cross-platform consent-based interoperability via a universal API—something we’ve achieved at LeadCaptureIO. Here’s an example using LeadByte, though this applies to any distribution tool). - Flip a switch to activate dynamic consent. - Add the fields you need to send over. - Instantly post state or ZIP code to the distribution tool (in this case LeadByte) - Retrieve a lead payload in the form in a fraction of a second. Ping/Post style - Dynamically insert the appropriate company or agent name into the disclaimer checkbox, driven by logic in the distribution tool or CRM. It can handle multiple checkboxes, single checkboxes, or no checkboxes at all—any setup you need. No frankensteining shit together. We’ve figured out this compliance thing and LeadCaptureIO will begin to emerge as the most compliance focused lead capture platform in 2025 and beyond. This is just the start... I'm not even touching on our compliance tagging system that we just launched and what's to come with blockchain.

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10 steps to generate your own leads before the FCC clamps down on 3rd party lead gen as we know it: 1. Targeted traffic sources: test as many as you can 2. Build top notch, relevant landing pages with built-in long forms 3. Optimized "Next Steps" pages 👊 Bill Rice 4. Retarget those who convert (and those who don't) 5. Lead scoring and analysis on propensity to close (optional but could be highly valuable info if you can get it) 6. Personalized, multi-channel follow-up and nurture based on #5 7. Strong salespeople: relationship builders who act as advisors and close deals 8. SOP and automation to get reviews and referrals from deals you closed (and those you didn't) 9. Retention strategy and systems 10. Feed it all back into #1; optimize every step of the way Need help with this stuff? Click the link in the comments below or DM me to connect with our team. #mortgage #insurance #leadgeneration #digitalmarketing #rebeliQ

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