Hunter Nelson

Hunter is the founder and president of Tortoise and Hare Software, a digital marketing agency for managed service providers. 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 for more.

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Microsoft Loop Presents Marketing Opportunity For MSPs

By Hunter Nelson | November 6, 2024

Introduction Microsoft Loop, a recent addition to the Microsoft 365 suite, is already creating buzz in the tech community, and for a good reason. With its native integration into widely used applications like Outlook, Loop has the potential to transform daily workflows and communication, especially for teams needing real-time collaboration. For MSPs, this new tool…

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Granting Access To Google Search Console

By Hunter Nelson | September 14, 2024

In this post we’ll show a brief overview of how to grant access to Google Search Console to a 3rd party marketing provider. What Is Google Search Console? Google Search Console is a product that allows you to get visibility into the search engine performance of your website as Google sees it. It allows you…

Granting Access To Google Tag Manager

By Hunter Nelson | September 6, 2024

In this post we provide you with a brief overview of Google Tag Manager and show you how to grant us access to the platform as a 3rd party marketing partner so that we may administer the account on your behalf. What Is Google Tag Manager? Google Tag Manager is a tag management platform. Google…

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Granting Access To GA4

By Hunter Nelson | September 6, 2024

In this post we will provide a brief overview of Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and show you how to grant access to a 3rd party marketing partner. What Is Google Analytics 4 (GA4)? Google analytics 4 or GA4 is the core web analytics platform that we use to measure your website traffic and analyze performance.…

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The Ultimate Guide to Hiring an MSP Marketing Agency

By Hunter Nelson | August 22, 2024

Are you one of the many MSPs struggling to attract new clients consistently? According to research conducted by MSP Dojo, a leading MSP sales consulting firm, approximately 85% of MSPs generate fewer than 10 net new sales calls per year. This alarming figure highlights a widespread challenge in the industry: many MSPs are missing out…

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5 SEO Strategies for MSPs to Turbocharge Revenue Growth

By Hunter Nelson | August 12, 2024

Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the most powerful tools in your marketing arsenal. For managed service providers (MSPs), developing a strong SEO strategy can mean the difference between blending into the background and standing out in a crowded market. The right SEO strategies for MSPs can not only enhance your online visibility, but…

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Case Study: MSP Organic Traffic Spurred By PPC

By Hunter Nelson | August 11, 2024

One historically contentious topic in the online marketing space is whether or not advertising is required for success in SEO. Does buying traffic from Google Advertising efforts directly influence whether or not your website ranks organically? That question has historically been tough to answer because the influence is rarely measurable directly and conclusively. Often time…

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Top MSP White Label Content Providers

By Hunter Nelson | August 6, 2024

Are you struggling to keep your content pipeline filled with high-quality material that truly resonates with your target audience? You’re not alone. Managed IT service providers (MSPs) often face the daunting challenge of consistently producing engaging, informative content to attract and retain clients. Fortunately, there’s a solution: white label content providers. In this post, we’ll…

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The Ultimate Guide To MSP Website Optimization

By Hunter Nelson | July 28, 2024

A well-optimized website is essential for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) looking to scale their business, attract more leads, and achieve a lucrative exit. A lot of MSPs check a few boxes, but as I always like to say, “digital marketing is a game of inches”. Improving your website just that one little extra incremental bit…