Hunter Nelson
Hunter is the founder and president of Tortoise and Hare Software, a digital marketing agency for the technology sector and other lead generation oriented businesses. Hunter has more than 10 years’ experience building web applications and crafting digital strategies for companies ranging from scrappy startups to Fortune 50 household names. When not on the clock, you'll find him spending time with his family and pups, relaxing on the beach, or playing competitive online video games. See LinkedIn for more.
Hunter Nelson Post Archives
SEO Not Working: Here’s Why
Lately I’ve been getting on more and more calls lately with people saying something along the lines of “we’ve been doing SEO or inbound for 6 months, 12 months, or however long and we’re not seeing anything – we don’t want to do SEO or inbound stuff. Reasons Why SEO Is Not Working 9 out…
Why SEO Investments Help Your MSP Weather a Recession and Keep the Door Open for New Opportunities
What happens to your pipeline when the phones go quiet, inboxes stay cold, and paid ads stop converting? That’s not a hypothetical. It’s what happens in a recession. Budgets freeze. Decision-makers retreat. And the marketing tactics that rely on speed or immediacy—PPC, outbound, even referrals—start producing less while demanding the same (or more) investment. In…
MSP Marketing – How to Build a Strategy That Works
Let’s be honest—most MSP marketing doesn’t work.Not because the tactics are bad, but because they’re unaligned. What looks like a marketing problem is often a strategy problem in disguise. Most MSPs jump straight into execution—running ads, writing blogs, hiring freelancers—without doing the work to define who they’re targeting, what they’re offering, and how to actually…
The 10 Best MSP SEO Agencies To Help You Grow Organic Traffic
If you’re searching for SEO agencies for MSPs, the list of generalists can feel endless—and underwhelming. Most SEO providers don’t understand the managed services space, much less the buyer behavior, sales cycles, or growth models that define it. That’s why we’ve pulled together this list of ten SEO agencies for MSPs that actually specialize in…
Why Your MSP’s Online Marketing Efforts Are Failing
If you’re leading an MSP and investing in online marketing, you’re probably feeling a growing sense of frustration. You’ve put money into websites, content, ads—even hired an agency or two along the way—and the ROI just isn’t there. You’ve followed the advice, implemented the tools, checked the boxes… and yet, real, qualified leads still feel…
What Makes a Great MSP Website? 5 Examples You Should Follow
Your MSP website is more than just an online brochure—it’s a powerful tool for attracting and converting potential clients. But what makes a website truly effective in the competitive managed IT services industry? In this post, we’ll highlight four of the best MSP websites, each excelling in a different area. Whether you want to improve…
Case Study: Cold Start To 2-5 Leads Per Month Via Local SEO For MSP In Canada
Client Background A Managed IT Services Provider (MSP) in British Columbia, Canada engaged us to establish a professional online presence and generate a steady flow of inbound leads. Before working with us, they had no structured branding, an outdated website, and no organic search visibility. The Problems The Solutions Built a Strong SEO Foundation with…
Aesopians Episode 4: Leading with Cybersecurity To Spark MSP Sales Conversations – Featuring Michael Bakaic Of Iceberg Cyber
In this episode of the Aesopians Podcast, Hunter Nelson sits down with Michael Bakaic from Iceberg Cyber to discuss how MSPs can use cybersecurity as a conversation starter to attract and convert high-quality leads. Michael shares insights on making sales feel natural, avoiding awkward cold outreach, and positioning cybersecurity assessments as an engaging way to…
WordPress Out OF Memory Exceptions
Recently I’ve been dabbling in programmatic SEO. I got an idea of rolling out a landing page to attract search engine traffic from every major city in the United States and came up a with a solution to bulk create a lot of pages in WordPress, including a page for all 50 states in the…
Aesopians Episode 3 – Cold Email Marketing For MSPs Featuring Jeffrey Newton Of Cyft.AI
In this episode of The Aesopians Podcast, Hunter Nelson sits down with Jeffrey Newton, Co-founder of Cyft and former MSP sales and marketing leader, to discuss the realities of running effective cold email campaigns for MSPs. Jeffrey shares insights from his 18-year MSP journey, where he transitioned from technical roles to VP of Sales &…