Digital Marketing 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…
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…
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 Before working with us, they had no structured branding, an outdated website, and no organic search visibility.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…
Case Study: Sourcing 30+ Email Opt-Ins Per Month For Cybersecurity SaaS Startup Via Google Ads
In this case study we’ll share how we helped a Cybersecurity SaaS startup source roughly 30 email opt-ins per month via Google Ads to help fuel their email marketing efforts and power their growth. Client Background The client is a Cybersecurity SaaS startup providing a data storage solution that helps government contractors quickly comply with…
9 Ways To Leverage AI To Deliver Better ROI On Your Marketing Spend
At Tortoise and Hare, we understand the challenges mid-market technology businesses face when it comes to generating leads and maximizing marketing budgets. That’s why we’ve embraced cutting-edge AI tools to amplify our services, allowing us to create smarter, faster, and more impactful campaigns. AI isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s transforming how we work. By automating…
Case Study: TNHS Generates 30 Leads In 6 Months For DC Metro MSP
In July of 2024 a Washington D.C. metro based MSP reached out to Tortoise and Hare Software for help with some of their advertising campaigns. This MSP was working with a previous agency that the MSP was not happy with and had generated no results in 6 months of advertising spend. They found Tortoise and…
Microsoft Loop Presents Marketing Opportunity For MSPs
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…
Granting Access To Google Search Console
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…