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WILL SCOTT
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
OPTIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL.
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
“
“
Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day.
Teach him how to fish and he'll eat for a
lifetime.
- Ancient Chinese Proverb
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
“
“
Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a
day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for
the rest of his life.
- Terry Pratchett
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
“
“
The key to success is sincerity.
Once you can fake that, you’ve got it made.
- Facebook Advertiser Guidelines
ABOUT WILL SCOTT
● Optimizing Potential Since 1994
● Founded Search Influence in 2006 With
COO & Wife Angie Scott
● Has Led Teams Responsible for
Thousands of Sites , Hundreds of
Thousands of Pages and Millions of
Page 1 Rankings
● Follow Me @w2scott
CEO & Co-Founder
#localu @w2scott @searchinfluence Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
AGENDA
Why do
brands matter?
What does a
brand look
like?
What are
some signals
of a brand?
Can a local
business look
like a brand?
What are some
tactics to look
like a brand?
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
“
“
Brands are the solution, not the problem…
brands are how you sort out the cesspool.
-Eric Schmidt
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
WHY BRANDS MATTER
WHY BRANDS MATTER
Trust Credibility Recognition
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
WHAT A “BRAND” LOOKS LIKE
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
IT FEELS
LIKE
THERE'S
NO GOOD
OPTION
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
WE MUST
HELP HER
LOOK LIKE
A BRAND.
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
SMALL OR LOCAL BRANDS
HOW CAN youDO IT?
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
Brands Win Online: PR + Social + Local Search = Boom! - Will Scott (MnSummit 2019)
Brands Win Online: PR + Social + Local Search = Boom! - Will Scott (MnSummit 2019)
Brands Win Online: PR + Social + Local Search = Boom! - Will Scott (MnSummit 2019)
Brands Win Online: PR + Social + Local Search = Boom! - Will Scott (MnSummit 2019)
Brands Win Online: PR + Social + Local Search = Boom! - Will Scott (MnSummit 2019)
KING CAKE
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
BRAND BUILDING TACTICS
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
+2,700 engagements +1,200 engagements +820 engagements
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
ONLINE BRAND MENTIONS
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
INFLUENCER MENTIONS
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
463 likes, 10 Comments 1298 likes, 52 comments 452 likes, 52 comments
ONLINE REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS
102
Total Reviews Gained
80
Net promoter score
57
New 5 Star
Facebook Reviews
12
New 5 Star
Google Reviews
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
“MOMS BLOG” NETWORK
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
ADULT EDUCATION
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
NAME
AGE
EDUCATION
NARRATIVE & TRIGGERS
CHALLENGES
● Manny is a new father, this new role has caused him to become especially wary of the
dangers present in today’s world.
● The Global War on Terrorism, coupled with his desire to make the world a safer place for
his daughter has galvanized him to seek a new career in Intelligence for the FBI, working to
gather information to prevent potential threats to the U.S.
● While disciplined thanks to his military training, Manny becomes restless in the traditional
school environment.
● He is eager to advance his career and grow his income as soon as possible.
Bachelor’s
Degree
37
Manuel
CAMPUS CURRENT OCCUPATION
Veteran of the US Marine Corps,
current deputy in the Jefferson
Parish Sheriff’s Office
New Orleans &
Online
PROGRAM
Master of Professional
Studies in Homeland
Security
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Military and Veteran Education
Benefits Available at Tulane
School of Professional
Advancement
Yellow Ribbon Program -
Tulane School of Professional
Advancement
National Hire a Veteran Day -
Tulane School of Professional
Advancement
VETERAN VIDEOS
HURRICANE "GO BAG" EXAMPLE
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
How to Make Hurricane
Season Go Bags - Tulane
SoPA Emergency & Security
Studies on WVUE
Essential Items to Pack in a
Hurricane Go-bag
SERP
MEDIA MENTION
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
Forbes - New Ways To Prevent Identity Theft During The Holiday Shopping Season
MEDIA MENTION
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
Secure Holiday Shopping Tips From Tulane SoPA
CAREER/ADULT LEARNERS
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
Back-To-Business Basics With
Tulane’s Cynthia Washington
New Year, New You: Preparing
for a Job Interview With Tulane
School of Professional
Advancement
Tips for Balancing School,
Work, and Family Life
CAREER/ADULT LEARNERS
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
How to Succeed
at Your Internship
Get the Most Out of Your
Summer Internship
Invest in Your Career With
Professional Development
MEDIA MENTIONS
APRIL - JANUARY
53
Trackable Media
Placements
20
Media Opportunities
Passed On
3,281,702
Estimated Media
Impression
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
TACTICAL STARTING POINTS
Real PR & HARO Local News Local/Niche Bloggers Fake News
Confidential, Property of Search Influence © 2019#w2scott #MNSearch #MNSummit
THANK YOU!
WILL SCOTT
wscott@searchinfluence.com
twitter.com/w2scott
searchinfluence.com/blog

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