We're thrilled to be joined by Kara Duncan, founder of The Kara Report, a content marketing agency that serves women-owned service-based businesses. In this episode, we dive into the essentials of search engine optimization (SEO) and long-term marketing from the lens of calligraphers and wedding professionals!

Kara shares valuable insights into the differences between long-term and short-term marketing, practical SEO strategies, and how to effectively integrate blogging into your business. Tune in to learn about actionable steps you can take TODAY to improve your website's SEO, the importance of diversifying your marketing efforts, and how to use AI tools like ChatGPT for content creation. Kara truly blessed us with her expertise and after listening, we have no doubt that you'll be able to start optimizing your online presence for sustained growth!

If you're interested in working with Kara, she specializes in website copywriting and offers done-for-you marketing services to get your business found in a sustainable, search-driven way using Pinterest and blogging. She's worked with six and seven-figure businesses across a variety of industries, from wedding pros and course creators to fashion designers and more. You can learn more about her business at thekarareport.com.

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