Hill Media Group Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/hill-media-group-podcast Digital Growth Decoded: Marketing Insights for Small Business Success Join Jerad Hill, founder of Hill Media Group, as he demystifies digital marketing for small business owners. Each episode delivers actionable strategies to transform your online presence into a valuable business asset—without the technical jargon. Whether you run a service business, e-commerce store, or nonprofit, you'll gain the knowledge to make informed decisions about your digital marketing future through clear, education-first guidance on websites that convert and sustainable marketing systems that deliver measurable results. Hill Media Group f3dc3b0d-2d9e-531b-b422-3c4a29a4c5f1 no 503704f0-31b5-11f0-85b8-f9094ae73270 en Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:55:24 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:43:08 -0700 https://hillmediagroup.com https://img.transistor.fm/ms8SK9B6JaND73h_c98ogXxx8cpbn-Vc4joyB0zJxaI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZTRk/MDFkNTVmOWMwYWQx/ODU3ZGViMGZjNThk/MGUwMC5qcGc.jpg Hill Media Group Podcast https://hillmediagroup.com episodic Hill Media Group Digital Growth Decoded: Marketing Insights for Small Business Success Join Jerad Hill, founder of Hill Media Group, as he demystifies digital marketing for small business owners. Each episode delivers actionable strategies to transform your online presence into a valuable business asset—without the technical jargon. Whether you run a service business, e-commerce store, or nonprofit, you'll gain the knowledge to make informed decisions about your digital marketing future through clear, education-first guidance on websites that convert and sustainable marketing systems that deliver measurable results. Digital Growth Decoded: Marketing Insights for Small Business Success Join Jerad Hill, founder of Hill Media Group, as he demystifies digital marketing for small business owners. Small Business Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Website Conversion, Email Marketing Automation, SEO Tips for Small Business, Online Business Growth, Local Business Marketing, Marketing Education, Digital Growth Strategies, Business Marketing Systems, Nonprofit Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Customer-Centered Marketing, Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing Solutions Jerad Hill hello@hillmediagroup.com No No Service Businesses Are Missing $50K During Black Friday Season (55-Day Strategy) 12 12 Service Businesses Are Missing $50K During Black Friday Season (55-Day Strategy) full 6da24069-f0d5-464e-b5ec-525dbcdd7219 https://hillmediagroup.com/the-service-business-owners-guide-to-winning-the-holiday-season-10-strategies-to-cut-through-the-noise/ Why 90% of Service Businesses Miss Their Biggest Revenue Opportunity

Full article: https://hillmediagroup.com/the-service-business-owners-guide-to-winning-the-holiday-season-10-strategies-to-cut-through-the-noise/

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Full article: https://hillmediagroup.com/the-service-business-owners-guide-to-winning-the-holiday-season-10-strategies-to-cut-through-the-noise/

]]> Small Business Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Website Conversion, Email Marketing Automation, SEO Tips for Small Business, Online Business Growth, Local Business Marketing, Marketing Education, Digital Growth Strategies, Business Marketing Systems, Nonprofit Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Customer-Centered Marketing, Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing Solutions No The AI Search Revolution: How Local Businesses Can Dominate AI-Driven Discovery 11 11 The AI Search Revolution: How Local Businesses Can Dominate AI-Driven Discovery full 02edcb37-057d-4797-ab3f-44b7018be2d5 https://hillmediagroup.com/the-ai-search-revolution-how-local-businesses-can-dominate-ai-driven-discovery/ AI search is revolutionizing how customers find local businesses. Google's AI Mode and ChatGPT's browser search are changing the game, but most businesses aren't prepared.

In this video, I'll show you:
✅ How Google's AI Overviews and AI Mode actually work
✅ Why most local businesses are becoming invisible in AI search
✅ 5 concrete steps to dominate AI-driven customer discovery
✅ Real examples of what AI assistants see (or don't see) about your business

The businesses that adapt now will gain a massive advantage over competitors still optimizing for yesterday's search. Don't wait until it's too late.

Read the article: https://hillmediagroup.com/the-ai-search-revolution-how-local-businesses-can-dominate-ai-driven-discovery/

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#LocalSEO #AISearch #SmallBusiness #DigitalMarketing

]]> AI search is revolutionizing how customers find local businesses. Google's AI Mode and ChatGPT's browser search are changing the game, but most businesses aren't prepared.

In this video, I'll show you:
✅ How Google's AI Overviews and AI Mode actually work
✅ Why most local businesses are becoming invisible in AI search
✅ 5 concrete steps to dominate AI-driven customer discovery
✅ Real examples of what AI assistants see (or don't see) about your business

The businesses that adapt now will gain a massive advantage over competitors still optimizing for yesterday's search. Don't wait until it's too late.

Read the article: https://hillmediagroup.com/the-ai-search-revolution-how-local-businesses-can-dominate-ai-driven-discovery/

🔗 Ready for a personalized AI search strategy?
Schedule your free 15-minute Growth Strategy Session: https://hillmediagroup.com/digital-growth-strategy-session/

📧 Get weekly marketing insights:
Subscribe to Marketing Mindset Monday: https://hmg.is/mmm

About Hill Media Group: We help small businesses transform their online presence into valuable business assets through education-first digital marketing strategies that deliver measurable growth.
#LocalSEO #AISearch #SmallBusiness #DigitalMarketing

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:46:59 -0600 Hill Media Group Hill Media Group 667 AI search is revolutionizing how customers find local businesses. Google's AI Mode and ChatGPT's browser search are changing the game, but most businesses aren't prepared.

In this video, I'll show you:
✅ How Google's AI Overviews and AI Mode actually work
✅ Why most local businesses are becoming invisible in AI search
✅ 5 concrete steps to dominate AI-driven customer discovery
✅ Real examples of what AI assistants see (or don't see) about your business

The businesses that adapt now will gain a massive advantage over competitors still optimizing for yesterday's search. Don't wait until it's too late.

Read the article: https://hillmediagroup.com/the-ai-search-revolution-how-local-businesses-can-dominate-ai-driven-discovery/

🔗 Ready for a personalized AI search strategy?
Schedule your free 15-minute Growth Strategy Session: https://hillmediagroup.com/digital-growth-strategy-session/

📧 Get weekly marketing insights:
Subscribe to Marketing Mindset Monday: https://hmg.is/mmm

About Hill Media Group: We help small businesses transform their online presence into valuable business assets through education-first digital marketing strategies that deliver measurable growth.
#LocalSEO #AISearch #SmallBusiness #DigitalMarketing

]]> Small Business Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Website Conversion, Email Marketing Automation, SEO Tips for Small Business, Online Business Growth, Local Business Marketing, Marketing Education, Digital Growth Strategies, Business Marketing Systems, Nonprofit Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Customer-Centered Marketing, Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing Solutions No 5 Communication Failures That Cost Nonprofits Donors and Volunteers (And How to Fix Them) 10 10 5 Communication Failures That Cost Nonprofits Donors and Volunteers (And How to Fix Them) full 29f215ba-e145-472d-b4ec-fd56ac94669b https://hillmediagroup.com/5-communication-failures-that-cost-nonprofits-donors-and-volunteers-and-how-to-fix-them/ Most nonprofits accidentally push away their best supporters through five critical communication mistakes that are completely fixable with the right systems. Today I'll show you exactly what these failures are and give you practical solutions you can implement this week to keep donors and volunteers engaged year-round.

]]> Most nonprofits accidentally push away their best supporters through five critical communication mistakes that are completely fixable with the right systems. Today I'll show you exactly what these failures are and give you practical solutions you can implement this week to keep donors and volunteers engaged year-round.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:24:34 -0600 Hill Media Group Hill Media Group 810 Most nonprofits accidentally push away their best supporters through five critical communication mistakes that are completely fixable with the right systems. Today I'll show you exactly what these failures are and give you practical solutions you can implement this week to keep donors and volunteers engaged year-round.

]]> Small Business Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Website Conversion, Email Marketing Automation, SEO Tips for Small Business, Online Business Growth, Local Business Marketing, Marketing Education, Digital Growth Strategies, Business Marketing Systems, Nonprofit Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Customer-Centered Marketing, Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing Solutions No 5 Ways Local Service Businesses Can Use AI to Win More Customers (And Keep Them Coming Back) 9 9 5 Ways Local Service Businesses Can Use AI to Win More Customers (And Keep Them Coming Back) full 5e705d8d-a07c-4215-bf43-a940ade5463c https://hillmediagroup.com/5-ways-local-service-businesses-can-use-ai-to-win-more-customers-and-keep-them-coming-back/ Learn how local service businesses are leveraging affordable AI tools to provide 24/7 customer service, predict customer needs, and automate marketing while you focus on delivering exceptional service.

]]> Learn how local service businesses are leveraging affordable AI tools to provide 24/7 customer service, predict customer needs, and automate marketing while you focus on delivering exceptional service.

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:20:32 -0600 Hill Media Group Hill Media Group 963 Learn how local service businesses are leveraging affordable AI tools to provide 24/7 customer service, predict customer needs, and automate marketing while you focus on delivering exceptional service.

]]> Small Business Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Website Conversion, Email Marketing Automation, SEO Tips for Small Business, Online Business Growth, Local Business Marketing, Marketing Education, Digital Growth Strategies, Business Marketing Systems, Nonprofit Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Customer-Centered Marketing, Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing Solutions No SMX Advanced 2025 Recap: What Small Businesses Need to Know About the Future of SEO 8 8 SMX Advanced 2025 Recap: What Small Businesses Need to Know About the Future of SEO full afb4b31d-bcab-4bdc-9d06-d7f132a63b1c https://hillmediagroup.com/smx-advanced-2025-recap-what-small-businesses-need-to-know-about-the-future-of-seo/ SMX Advanced 2025 marked the first in-person SMX conference since early 2020, and it was worth the wait. Held in Boston, the event brought together some of the sharpest minds in search marketing to discuss how AI, structured data, and user-centric strategies are shaping the next generation of SEO.

For small businesses navigating the evolving digital landscape, this article breaks down the most valuable insights from each session I attended. Whether you're trying to improve local visibility, prepare for AI-powered search engines, or future-proof your content strategy, these takeaways are designed to be both educational and actionable.

]]> SMX Advanced 2025 marked the first in-person SMX conference since early 2020, and it was worth the wait. Held in Boston, the event brought together some of the sharpest minds in search marketing to discuss how AI, structured data, and user-centric strategies are shaping the next generation of SEO.

For small businesses navigating the evolving digital landscape, this article breaks down the most valuable insights from each session I attended. Whether you're trying to improve local visibility, prepare for AI-powered search engines, or future-proof your content strategy, these takeaways are designed to be both educational and actionable.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 22:44:29 -0600 Hill Media Group Hill Media Group 1052 SMX Advanced 2025 marked the first in-person SMX conference since early 2020, and it was worth the wait. Held in Boston, the event brought together some of the sharpest minds in search marketing to discuss how AI, structured data, and user-centric strategies are shaping the next generation of SEO.

For small businesses navigating the evolving digital landscape, this article breaks down the most valuable insights from each session I attended. Whether you're trying to improve local visibility, prepare for AI-powered search engines, or future-proof your content strategy, these takeaways are designed to be both educational and actionable.

]]> Small Business Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Website Conversion, Email Marketing Automation, SEO Tips for Small Business, Online Business Growth, Local Business Marketing, Marketing Education, Digital Growth Strategies, Business Marketing Systems, Nonprofit Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Customer-Centered Marketing, Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing Solutions No 3 Website Changes That Actually Drive More Customers 7 7 3 Website Changes That Actually Drive More Customers full 41a72f22-d0c3-47e1-9b28-a1edecfaa7e3 https://hillmediagroup.com/3-website-changes-that-actually-drive-more-customers/ The 3 most impactful website improvements that small business owners can implement to increase customer conversions, improve search rankings, and build trust with potential clients.

]]> The 3 most impactful website improvements that small business owners can implement to increase customer conversions, improve search rankings, and build trust with potential clients.

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:45:56 -0600 Hill Media Group Hill Media Group 312 The 3 most impactful website improvements that small business owners can implement to increase customer conversions, improve search rankings, and build trust with potential clients.

]]> Small Business Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Website Conversion, Email Marketing Automation, SEO Tips for Small Business, Online Business Growth, Local Business Marketing, Marketing Education, Digital Growth Strategies, Business Marketing Systems, Nonprofit Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Customer-Centered Marketing, Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing Solutions No Tourism SEO: How to Rank #1 When Customers Search From 1,000 Miles Away 6 6 Tourism SEO: How to Rank #1 When Customers Search From 1,000 Miles Away full b9e92ff9-fce6-463c-a6aa-7fa6be4c027f https://hillmediagroup.com/tourism-seo-rank-when-customers-search-1000-miles-away Are you struggling to get your tourism business found by travelers planning trips to your area?
Learn the exact SEO strategy to rank higher when customers search from other states or countries.
✅ The 4-stage tourism customer journey
✅ Long-tail keyword strategies that work
✅ Content creation for local authority
✅ Mobile-first technical SEO essentials
Perfect for tour operators, lodging, restaurants & activity providers targeting non-local customers.

]]> Are you struggling to get your tourism business found by travelers planning trips to your area?
Learn the exact SEO strategy to rank higher when customers search from other states or countries.
✅ The 4-stage tourism customer journey
✅ Long-tail keyword strategies that work
✅ Content creation for local authority
✅ Mobile-first technical SEO essentials
Perfect for tour operators, lodging, restaurants & activity providers targeting non-local customers.

]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Hill Media Group Hill Media Group 787 Are you struggling to get your tourism business found by travelers planning trips to your area?
Learn the exact SEO strategy to rank higher when customers search from other states or countries.
✅ The 4-stage tourism customer journey
✅ Long-tail keyword strategies that work
✅ Content creation for local authority
✅ Mobile-first technical SEO essentials
Perfect for tour operators, lodging, restaurants & activity providers targeting non-local customers.

]]> Small Business Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Website Conversion, Email Marketing Automation, SEO Tips for Small Business, Online Business Growth, Local Business Marketing, Marketing Education, Digital Growth Strategies, Business Marketing Systems, Nonprofit Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Customer-Centered Marketing, Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing Solutions No 5 Powerful Ways Small Businesses Can Stand Out on Social Media in 2025 5 5 5 Powerful Ways Small Businesses Can Stand Out on Social Media in 2025 full b7b10b70-8a87-43b0-8f84-0bb6355d0702 https://hillmediagroup.com/5-powerful-ways-small-businesses-can-stand-out-on-social-media-in-2025 Discover 5 effective strategies for small businesses to stand out on social media in 2025. Learn how to leverage short-form video, user-generated content, platform optimization, behind-the-scenes content, and community building to grow your online presence.

Marketing Mindset Monday Newsletter: https://hillmediagroup.com/marketing-mindset-monday/

]]> Discover 5 effective strategies for small businesses to stand out on social media in 2025. Learn how to leverage short-form video, user-generated content, platform optimization, behind-the-scenes content, and community building to grow your online presence.

Marketing Mindset Monday Newsletter: https://hillmediagroup.com/marketing-mindset-monday/

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Hill Media Group Hill Media Group 480 Discover 5 effective strategies for small businesses to stand out on social media in 2025. Learn how to leverage short-form video, user-generated content, platform optimization, behind-the-scenes content, and community building to grow your online presence.

Marketing Mindset Monday Newsletter: https://hillmediagroup.com/marketing-mindset-monday/

]]> Small Business Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Website Conversion, Email Marketing Automation, SEO Tips for Small Business, Online Business Growth, Local Business Marketing, Marketing Education, Digital Growth Strategies, Business Marketing Systems, Nonprofit Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Customer-Centered Marketing, Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing Solutions No 5 Proven Strategies to Increase Your Google Business Reviews 3 3 5 Proven Strategies to Increase Your Google Business Reviews full dc5c4e30-e890-4202-b1ba-73020872ec49 https://hillmediagroup.com/5-proven-strategies-to-increase-your-google-business-reviews/ In this episode, Jerad Hill reveals five proven strategies to boost your Google Business reviews, from creating frictionless review processes with QR codes to implementing automated follow-up systems that dramatically increase response rates—essential tactics for small businesses looking to improve their local search visibility and attract more qualified customers.

]]> In this episode, Jerad Hill reveals five proven strategies to boost your Google Business reviews, from creating frictionless review processes with QR codes to implementing automated follow-up systems that dramatically increase response rates—essential tactics for small businesses looking to improve their local search visibility and attract more qualified customers.

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Hill Media Group Hill Media Group 665 In this episode, Jerad Hill reveals five proven strategies to boost your Google Business reviews, from creating frictionless review processes with QR codes to implementing automated follow-up systems that dramatically increase response rates—essential tactics for small businesses looking to improve their local search visibility and attract more qualified customers.

]]> Small Business Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Website Conversion, Email Marketing Automation, SEO Tips for Small Business, Online Business Growth, Local Business Marketing, Marketing Education, Digital Growth Strategies, Business Marketing Systems, Nonprofit Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Customer-Centered Marketing, Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing Solutions No How to Build a Winning Local SEO Strategy: Expert Guide for Service Businesses 4 4 How to Build a Winning Local SEO Strategy: Expert Guide for Service Businesses full 6f7f5a0f-ec86-4124-9b8b-d9b32bacbf19 https://hillmediagroup.com/how-to-build-a-winning-local-seo-strategy-expert-guide-for-service-businesses/ Discover the essential SEO steps every local business owner needs to become visible to the 98% of customers searching online. In this straightforward guide, I explain exactly how each resource works and which to implement first for maximum impact on your local search rankings.

]]> Discover the essential SEO steps every local business owner needs to become visible to the 98% of customers searching online. In this straightforward guide, I explain exactly how each resource works and which to implement first for maximum impact on your local search rankings.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 11:16:00 -0600 Hill Media Group Hill Media Group 1021 Discover the essential SEO steps every local business owner needs to become visible to the 98% of customers searching online. In this straightforward guide, I explain exactly how each resource works and which to implement first for maximum impact on your local search rankings.

]]> Small Business Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Website Conversion, Email Marketing Automation, SEO Tips for Small Business, Online Business Growth, Local Business Marketing, Marketing Education, Digital Growth Strategies, Business Marketing Systems, Nonprofit Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Customer-Centered Marketing, Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing Solutions No 5 Powerful Ways to Re-engage Your Small Business Customers 2 2 5 Powerful Ways to Re-engage Your Small Business Customers full b10893cd-9362-4116-8c61-9f28053d4c3b https://hillmediagroup.com/5-powerful-ways-to-re-engage-your-small-business-customers/ As a small business growth consultant, I'm consistently amazed by the lack of follow-up from local businesses I patronize. This represents a significant opportunity for small businesses willing to implement strategic re-engagement tactics. By staying top-of-mind with customers who have already demonstrated interest in your offerings, you dramatically increase the likelihood they'll return to you instead of trying a competitor the next time they need your product or service.

]]> As a small business growth consultant, I'm consistently amazed by the lack of follow-up from local businesses I patronize. This represents a significant opportunity for small businesses willing to implement strategic re-engagement tactics. By staying top-of-mind with customers who have already demonstrated interest in your offerings, you dramatically increase the likelihood they'll return to you instead of trying a competitor the next time they need your product or service.

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Hill Media Group Hill Media Group 625 As a small business growth consultant, I'm consistently amazed by the lack of follow-up from local businesses I patronize. This represents a significant opportunity for small businesses willing to implement strategic re-engagement tactics. By staying top-of-mind with customers who have already demonstrated interest in your offerings, you dramatically increase the likelihood they'll return to you instead of trying a competitor the next time they need your product or service.

]]> Small Business Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Website Conversion, Email Marketing Automation, SEO Tips for Small Business, Online Business Growth, Local Business Marketing, Marketing Education, Digital Growth Strategies, Business Marketing Systems, Nonprofit Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Customer-Centered Marketing, Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing Solutions No 5 Essential Email Marketing Automations That Drive Business Growth 1 1 5 Essential Email Marketing Automations That Drive Business Growth full 5bd622d4-3bf9-4967-a962-df4482998a30 https://hillmediagroup.com/5-essential-email-marketing-automations-that-drive-business-growth/ In today's digital marketplace, your competitive advantage isn't about who shouts loudest—it's about consistently delivering valuable communication at exactly the right moment. Strategic email automation creates a framework that nurtures customer relationships at every stage of their journey, working tirelessly behind the scenes while you focus on delivering exceptional products and services.

]]> In today's digital marketplace, your competitive advantage isn't about who shouts loudest—it's about consistently delivering valuable communication at exactly the right moment. Strategic email automation creates a framework that nurtures customer relationships at every stage of their journey, working tirelessly behind the scenes while you focus on delivering exceptional products and services.

]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 12:31:54 -0600 Hill Media Group Hill Media Group 963 In today's digital marketplace, your competitive advantage isn't about who shouts loudest—it's about consistently delivering valuable communication at exactly the right moment. Strategic email automation creates a framework that nurtures customer relationships at every stage of their journey, working tirelessly behind the scenes while you focus on delivering exceptional products and services.

]]> Small Business Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Website Conversion, Email Marketing Automation, SEO Tips for Small Business, Online Business Growth, Local Business Marketing, Marketing Education, Digital Growth Strategies, Business Marketing Systems, Nonprofit Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Customer-Centered Marketing, Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing Solutions No