SEO vs Digital Marketing: What Minnesota Small Businesses Actually Need
Confused about SEO vs digital marketing? Here's a plain-English breakdown for Minnesota SMBs, including when to pick one over the other and how much to budget.
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Scott Foster
Founder & CEO at VeloRank
Founder & CEO of VeloRank. Google Analytics and HubSpot certified digital marketing expert with over a decade of experience helping Minnesota SMBs dominate local search.
10+ Years Experience
14 Articles Published
Certifications
Google AnalyticsHubSpot Inbound Marketing
Areas of Expertise
Local SEOAI-Powered MarketingSmall Business GrowthMinnesota Market
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