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Who this course is for:
- Aspiring SEO professionals
- Entrepreneurs looking to launch their own SEO agencies
What you’ll learn:Â
- How to Start a Digital Marketing Agency: Build a professional agency website using WordPress to showcase your SEO services.
- Establish your business as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) for legal and financial protection.
- Proven client acquisition strategies for your SEO agency, including template emails, lead generation tools, and a live case study on prospecting through LinkedIn.
- Close deals with confidence using real-world examples of converting leads into web design and SEO clients.
- Streamline your workflow by implementing affordable tools for lead tracking and invoicing.
- Explore outsourcing options to delegate SEO tasks and become a management hub.
- Craft compelling client proposals with a provided template and effective sales closing techniques.
- Develop authority during cold calls and differentiate yourself from competitors in the digital marketing landscape.
Requirements:Â
- No prior SEO knowledge necessary.
Have you ever dreamt of owning your own SEO agency?
Have you ever thought about starting your own SEO agency? When I first started out, I learned as much as I could about how to properly run my own agency. What I quickly realized was that I had many unanswered questions. These challenges took months to overcome. Once I figured it all out, I developed a system that I could repeat, and the work started to roll in.
I decided to create this course to share the exact steps from A to Z that I followed to start profiting from SEO and web design services.
Here’s what sets this How to Start a Digital Marketing Agency course apart:
- Actionable A-Z Guide: Learn everything you need to know, from building your website to closing deals.
- Real-World Examples: Gain practical insights from case studies and successful client acquisition strategies.
- Affordable Tools: Discover cost-effective solutions for lead tracking, invoicing, and other essential tasks.
- Outsourcing Strategies: Explore options to free up your time and scale your agency.
- Client Proposal Template: Craft winning proposals that secure clients.
- Cold Calling Mastery: Develop confidence and stand out during cold calls.
Embrace lifelong learning! Skill Success courses can keep you growing and evolving. Enroll now!
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned how to start a digital marketing agency.Â
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today and turn your SEO expertise into a thriving agency!
About the Instructor:
John Shea
John Shea is a digital marketing enthusiast who shares his learnings and experiences on his blog. He’s passionate about helping others achieve their entrepreneurial goals and has a broad range of experience in various online marketing disciplines, including SEO, social media, and content creation.
Course Curriculum
Section 1 - Introduction To The Course | |||
What To Expect From This Course | 00:00:00 | ||
Learning SEO | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 2 - Building A Simple Agency Website | |||
Should You Focus On A Specific Niche & Service Offering? | 00:00:00 | ||
Getting Creative With Your Agency Name | 00:00:00 | ||
Registering A Domain | 00:00:00 | ||
Web Hosting | 00:00:00 | ||
Creating A Professional Email Address | 00:00:00 | ||
Recommended Themes & Plugins | 00:00:00 | ||
Website Graphics & Business Cards | 00:00:00 | ||
Walking You Through My Niche Focused Agency Website | 00:00:00 | ||
Offering Web Design & SEO? | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 3 - Setting Up Your New Business | |||
Starting Your Own Company | 00:00:00 | ||
Registering An LLC | 00:00:00 | ||
Setting Up Your Business On Google+ & Yelp | 00:00:00 | ||
Why Having A Partner Will Help Grow Your Agency | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 4 - How To Acquire New Clients | |||
Introduction To Getting Clients For Your Agency | 00:00:00 | ||
Video & Photo Tools | 00:00:00 | ||
Creating Valuable Website & Local SEO Analysis Videos For Potential Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
Prospecting Strategy #1 – Hot Lead Finder | 00:00:00 | ||
Prospecting Strategy #2 – Finding Businesses That Already Spend Money | 00:00:00 | ||
Prospecting Strategy #3 – Using LinkedIn To Approach Prospects | 00:00:00 | ||
Prospecting Strategy Bonus: LinkedIn Auto Client Method | 00:00:00 | ||
Using Moz Local | 00:00:00 | ||
An Example Prospect Video That Landed Me A $750/month Client | 00:00:00 | ||
An Example Prospect Video That Landed Me A $500 Website Design Client | 00:00:00 | ||
Template Emails For Contacting Potential Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
Following Up With A Cold Call | 00:00:00 | ||
Cold Call Tactic – Offering To Setup The Google+ Business Page | 00:00:00 | ||
Offering To Meet Clients In Person | 00:00:00 | ||
Using Maps Prospector To Find Unclaimed Listings | 00:00:00 | ||
Sidekick For Email Prospecting | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 5 - CRM Lead Tools & Automation | |||
Getting Started With Nutshell | 00:00:00 | ||
Setting Up a Lead System In Nutshell | 00:00:00 | ||
Integrating WuFoo Forms with Nutshell | 00:00:00 | ||
Using Google Drive As A CRM | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 6 - SEO Tools I Use | |||
SEO Powersuite | 00:00:00 | ||
LongTail Pro Keyword Research | 00:00:00 | ||
UpCity Local SEO | 00:00:00 | ||
Brightlocal | 00:00:00 | ||
GeoRanker For Checking Your Rankings | 00:00:00 | ||
SEMRush | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 7 - Outsourcing SEO & Becoming The Middle Man | |||
Should I Outsource Or Do The Work Myself? | 00:00:00 | ||
Finding Whitelabel SEO Providers | 00:00:00 | ||
Pricing Your Services Higher | 00:00:00 | ||
Bartering Services | 00:00:00 | ||
Marketer’s Center For Citations And Links | 00:00:00 | ||
SourceMarket For SEO Services | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 8 - Closing Sales & Working With Existing Clients | |||
Providing Clients With A Proposal For SEO | 00:00:00 | ||
Contracts For Your Work | 00:00:00 | ||
How To Invoice Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
Creating Case Studies After Getting Positive Results For Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 9 - Conclusion & Focusing On Staying Consistent | |||
Staying Focused On Your Business | 00:00:00 | ||
Conclusion To The Course | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 10 - Bonus: Interview With An Agency Owner | |||
Interview With Rahul Of CustomCreatives.com | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 11 - Bonus: Learning From An Agency Generating Over 1 Million Dollars Per Year | |||
Introduction To This Section | 00:00:00 | ||
Different Levels Of Success: Some Background On My Past Year In SEO | 00:00:00 | ||
Awarded Top 1.5% Of All Adwords Agencies By Google | 00:00:00 | ||
Roles Within The Company | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 12 - Additional Tools | |||
Sales Genie | 00:00:00 | ||
Teamwork | 00:00:00 | ||
Leadpages & Thrive Themes | 00:00:00 | ||
Unbounce | 00:00:00 | ||
Ahrefs | 00:00:00 | ||
iWriter | 00:00:00 | ||
CallRail | 00:00:00 | ||
Social Media Auto Posting: JetPack & Buffer | 00:00:00 | ||
Infinite WP – Website Management | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 13 - Working On SEO Tasks | |||
Typical Contracted Services For $1000~ Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
Local SEO – Working With Local Business Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
Keeping It Simple – Blogging | Local SEO | Communication | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 14 - Mini Course: Google My Business Optimization | |||
Upcoming Mini Courses | 00:00:00 | ||
Why Having Google My Business is Critical For Every Local Business | 00:00:00 | ||
Intro To Google My Business | 00:00:00 | ||
An Example Google My Business Page Setup | 00:00:00 | ||
Setting Your Service Distance & Address | 00:00:00 | ||
Selecting The Best Business Category | 00:00:00 | ||
Creating A Good Introduction For Your Page | 00:00:00 | ||
Tagging Photos Inside Of Google My Business Or Using Picasa | 00:00:00 | ||
Bulk Tagging Photos With A Location | 00:00:00 | ||
Organizing Photos From Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
Viewing Insights About Your Business | 00:00:00 |
About This Course
Who this course is for:
- Aspiring SEO professionals
- Entrepreneurs looking to launch their own SEO agencies
What you’ll learn:Â
- How to Start a Digital Marketing Agency: Build a professional agency website using WordPress to showcase your SEO services.
- Establish your business as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) for legal and financial protection.
- Proven client acquisition strategies for your SEO agency, including template emails, lead generation tools, and a live case study on prospecting through LinkedIn.
- Close deals with confidence using real-world examples of converting leads into web design and SEO clients.
- Streamline your workflow by implementing affordable tools for lead tracking and invoicing.
- Explore outsourcing options to delegate SEO tasks and become a management hub.
- Craft compelling client proposals with a provided template and effective sales closing techniques.
- Develop authority during cold calls and differentiate yourself from competitors in the digital marketing landscape.
Requirements:Â
- No prior SEO knowledge necessary.
Have you ever dreamt of owning your own SEO agency?
Have you ever thought about starting your own SEO agency? When I first started out, I learned as much as I could about how to properly run my own agency. What I quickly realized was that I had many unanswered questions. These challenges took months to overcome. Once I figured it all out, I developed a system that I could repeat, and the work started to roll in.
I decided to create this course to share the exact steps from A to Z that I followed to start profiting from SEO and web design services.
Here’s what sets this How to Start a Digital Marketing Agency course apart:
- Actionable A-Z Guide: Learn everything you need to know, from building your website to closing deals.
- Real-World Examples: Gain practical insights from case studies and successful client acquisition strategies.
- Affordable Tools: Discover cost-effective solutions for lead tracking, invoicing, and other essential tasks.
- Outsourcing Strategies: Explore options to free up your time and scale your agency.
- Client Proposal Template: Craft winning proposals that secure clients.
- Cold Calling Mastery: Develop confidence and stand out during cold calls.
Embrace lifelong learning! Skill Success courses can keep you growing and evolving. Enroll now!
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned how to start a digital marketing agency.Â
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today and turn your SEO expertise into a thriving agency!
About the Instructor:
John Shea
John Shea is a digital marketing enthusiast who shares his learnings and experiences on his blog. He’s passionate about helping others achieve their entrepreneurial goals and has a broad range of experience in various online marketing disciplines, including SEO, social media, and content creation.
Course Curriculum
Section 1 - Introduction To The Course | |||
What To Expect From This Course | 00:00:00 | ||
Learning SEO | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 2 - Building A Simple Agency Website | |||
Should You Focus On A Specific Niche & Service Offering? | 00:00:00 | ||
Getting Creative With Your Agency Name | 00:00:00 | ||
Registering A Domain | 00:00:00 | ||
Web Hosting | 00:00:00 | ||
Creating A Professional Email Address | 00:00:00 | ||
Recommended Themes & Plugins | 00:00:00 | ||
Website Graphics & Business Cards | 00:00:00 | ||
Walking You Through My Niche Focused Agency Website | 00:00:00 | ||
Offering Web Design & SEO? | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 3 - Setting Up Your New Business | |||
Starting Your Own Company | 00:00:00 | ||
Registering An LLC | 00:00:00 | ||
Setting Up Your Business On Google+ & Yelp | 00:00:00 | ||
Why Having A Partner Will Help Grow Your Agency | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 4 - How To Acquire New Clients | |||
Introduction To Getting Clients For Your Agency | 00:00:00 | ||
Video & Photo Tools | 00:00:00 | ||
Creating Valuable Website & Local SEO Analysis Videos For Potential Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
Prospecting Strategy #1 – Hot Lead Finder | 00:00:00 | ||
Prospecting Strategy #2 – Finding Businesses That Already Spend Money | 00:00:00 | ||
Prospecting Strategy #3 – Using LinkedIn To Approach Prospects | 00:00:00 | ||
Prospecting Strategy Bonus: LinkedIn Auto Client Method | 00:00:00 | ||
Using Moz Local | 00:00:00 | ||
An Example Prospect Video That Landed Me A $750/month Client | 00:00:00 | ||
An Example Prospect Video That Landed Me A $500 Website Design Client | 00:00:00 | ||
Template Emails For Contacting Potential Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
Following Up With A Cold Call | 00:00:00 | ||
Cold Call Tactic – Offering To Setup The Google+ Business Page | 00:00:00 | ||
Offering To Meet Clients In Person | 00:00:00 | ||
Using Maps Prospector To Find Unclaimed Listings | 00:00:00 | ||
Sidekick For Email Prospecting | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 5 - CRM Lead Tools & Automation | |||
Getting Started With Nutshell | 00:00:00 | ||
Setting Up a Lead System In Nutshell | 00:00:00 | ||
Integrating WuFoo Forms with Nutshell | 00:00:00 | ||
Using Google Drive As A CRM | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 6 - SEO Tools I Use | |||
SEO Powersuite | 00:00:00 | ||
LongTail Pro Keyword Research | 00:00:00 | ||
UpCity Local SEO | 00:00:00 | ||
Brightlocal | 00:00:00 | ||
GeoRanker For Checking Your Rankings | 00:00:00 | ||
SEMRush | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 7 - Outsourcing SEO & Becoming The Middle Man | |||
Should I Outsource Or Do The Work Myself? | 00:00:00 | ||
Finding Whitelabel SEO Providers | 00:00:00 | ||
Pricing Your Services Higher | 00:00:00 | ||
Bartering Services | 00:00:00 | ||
Marketer’s Center For Citations And Links | 00:00:00 | ||
SourceMarket For SEO Services | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 8 - Closing Sales & Working With Existing Clients | |||
Providing Clients With A Proposal For SEO | 00:00:00 | ||
Contracts For Your Work | 00:00:00 | ||
How To Invoice Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
Creating Case Studies After Getting Positive Results For Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 9 - Conclusion & Focusing On Staying Consistent | |||
Staying Focused On Your Business | 00:00:00 | ||
Conclusion To The Course | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 10 - Bonus: Interview With An Agency Owner | |||
Interview With Rahul Of CustomCreatives.com | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 11 - Bonus: Learning From An Agency Generating Over 1 Million Dollars Per Year | |||
Introduction To This Section | 00:00:00 | ||
Different Levels Of Success: Some Background On My Past Year In SEO | 00:00:00 | ||
Awarded Top 1.5% Of All Adwords Agencies By Google | 00:00:00 | ||
Roles Within The Company | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 12 - Additional Tools | |||
Sales Genie | 00:00:00 | ||
Teamwork | 00:00:00 | ||
Leadpages & Thrive Themes | 00:00:00 | ||
Unbounce | 00:00:00 | ||
Ahrefs | 00:00:00 | ||
iWriter | 00:00:00 | ||
CallRail | 00:00:00 | ||
Social Media Auto Posting: JetPack & Buffer | 00:00:00 | ||
Infinite WP – Website Management | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 13 - Working On SEO Tasks | |||
Typical Contracted Services For $1000~ Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
Local SEO – Working With Local Business Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
Keeping It Simple – Blogging | Local SEO | Communication | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 14 - Mini Course: Google My Business Optimization | |||
Upcoming Mini Courses | 00:00:00 | ||
Why Having Google My Business is Critical For Every Local Business | 00:00:00 | ||
Intro To Google My Business | 00:00:00 | ||
An Example Google My Business Page Setup | 00:00:00 | ||
Setting Your Service Distance & Address | 00:00:00 | ||
Selecting The Best Business Category | 00:00:00 | ||
Creating A Good Introduction For Your Page | 00:00:00 | ||
Tagging Photos Inside Of Google My Business Or Using Picasa | 00:00:00 | ||
Bulk Tagging Photos With A Location | 00:00:00 | ||
Organizing Photos From Clients | 00:00:00 | ||
Viewing Insights About Your Business | 00:00:00 |