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 for more.

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10+ Common MSP SEO Mistakes

By Hunter Nelson | March 1, 2024

Before every sales call I am looking at an MSP’s website in SEMRush and glancing at their sitemap and a few other things just to get a high level feel for where they are at before talking to them. I see the same handful of MSP SEO mistakes over and over again that are detrimental…

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Case Study: MSP Adds 60k MRR In 1 Year Via PPC

By Hunter Nelson | January 26, 2024

In August of 2023 Tortoise and Hare began working with a new South Florida based MSP. The company reached out after reading some blog posts on the Tortoise and Hare website about running Google Ads for MSPs and wanted to know about what we could do to help them out. After a brief sales process,…

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Microsoft CoPilot Available For Resale Via MSP Partners

By Hunter Nelson | January 25, 2024

On January 15th Microsoft announced Copilots availability to the broader business landscape. It released initially for enterprise customers back in November, but is now available via Microsoft 365 subscriptions to the broader small business landscape. Microsoft’s Copilot bring generative AI to it’s suite of office apps including Teams, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft…

MSP Sales Tips To Close More Deals

By Hunter Nelson | January 3, 2024

I’ve been doing MSP marketing for close to 5 years now and have worked with a about a dozen technology businesses in some capacity and have had conversations with dozens more. For the most part I’ve been able to generate similar volume and quality of leads across the companies I’ve worked with in various markets.…

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Tortoise and Hare Defines SEO Strategy For iPaaS Platform

By Hunter Nelson | December 12, 2023

In the dynamic realm of SaaS, standing out is imperative. For our client, a VC backed new entrant into SaaS automation platform space, this challenge turned into an opportunity when they teamed up with Tortoise and Hare Software, a marketing agency celebrated for its data driven SEO strategies. In this blog post, we’ll dive into…

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Best CRM for MSPs?

By Hunter Nelson | October 21, 2023

Managed Service Providers (MSPs) play a pivotal role in the modern business landscape, ensuring the smooth operation of IT infrastructure and technology solutions. To excel in this competitive field, MSPs must harness the right tools to streamline their operations, bolster customer satisfaction, and maintain robust client relationships. Among these essential tools is a Customer Relationship…

GovTech SaaS Paid Search Advertising Case Study

By Hunter Nelson | October 18, 2023

In today’s post, I would like to take a moment to break down some of the results we were able to generate for a GovTech SaaS via paid search advertising. I have to keep things somewhat high-level and ambiguous in this post due to contractual privacy reasons. About The GovTech SaaS The company we managed…

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Effective Keywords For Your MSP To Bid On

By Hunter Nelson | October 17, 2023

Managed Service Providers (MSPs) understand the value of Google Ads in attracting potential clients actively seeking their services. However, the path to success in this competitive advertising landscape involves not just selecting keywords but honing in on those with strong commercial intent. In this blog post, we’ll explore the strategic selection of keywords that have…

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How To Generate More MSP Website Leads With A Primary Call To Action

By Hunter Nelson | October 10, 2023

In today’s digital age, your Managed Service Provider (MSP) website serves as the cornerstone of your online presence. It’s the virtual gateway for potential clients to explore your services, expertise, and ultimately, decide whether to engage with your MSP. To maximize the impact of your website, it’s essential to choose a primary call to action.…

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Is BNI A Good Fit For Your MSP?

By Hunter Nelson | August 31, 2023

I recently saw a few people asking about BNI for their MSP. BNI or Business Networking International is a paid networking and referral group that is commonly found in most major cities. The premise is pretty simple. You pay a few membership dues and then join a group of other business owners and all try…