--- title: "\"Fresh Ideas\" for Marketing Professional Services | Search Engine Marketing" description: Search Engine Marketing | A blog providing fresh, imaginative content to stimulate conversation about marketing professional services. --- ## [Search Engine Optimization Best Practices for Professional Services](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/195589/search-engine-optimization-best-practices-for-professional-services) Posted by [Joelle Colosi](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/author/joelle-colosi) on Thu, Nov 13, 2014 @ 07:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/hs-fs/file-2069258250-jpg/Canva_SM_Images/SEO_BestPractices.jpg) ](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/195589/search-engine-optimization-best-practices-for-professional-services) When running a busy professional services business and trying your best to handle social media marketing, it’s easy to get distracted from critical basics like search engine optimization. Professional services SEO determines your firm's natural search result rankings. Be sure to follow SEO best practices to be found by relevant clients online and hold their attention. If you neglect this, all other marketing efforts are in vain.  [Read More](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/195589/search-engine-optimization-best-practices-for-professional-services) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/195589/search-engine-optimization-best-practices-for-professional-services#comments-listing) Topics: [Search Engine Optimization](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/search-engine-optimization), [Search Engine Marketing](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/search-engine-marketing), [keywords](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/keywords) ## [10 Key Ingredients to Turn Inbound Marketing into Lead Generation](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/189924/10-key-ingredients-to-turn-inbound-marketing-into-lead-generation) Posted by [Joelle Colosi](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/author/joelle-colosi) on Thu, Nov 14, 2013 @ 08:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/hs-fs/file-373776250-jpg/images/id-100176593.jpg) ](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/189924/10-key-ingredients-to-turn-inbound-marketing-into-lead-generation) Lead generation for professional services firms is best accomplished through the synergy of various well-thought-out, ongoing marketing efforts. The goal is to get in front of your target audiences (clients and prospects) wherever they are and keep in touch. This way, you catch the prospect when they need your services—when they’re ready to decide to "seal the deal." At this point, quality clients and pre-qualified leads will jump right into your inbound marketing funnel. [Read More](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/189924/10-key-ingredients-to-turn-inbound-marketing-into-lead-generation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/189924/10-key-ingredients-to-turn-inbound-marketing-into-lead-generation#comments-listing) Topics: [Search Engine Optimization](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/search-engine-optimization), [Search Engine Marketing](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/search-engine-marketing), [lead generation](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/lead-generation), [blogging](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/blogging), [public relations](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/public-relations) ## [Framework for Professional Services SEO: A Keyword Placement Guide](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/153088/framework-for-professional-services-seo-a-keyword-placement-guide) Posted by [Joelle Colosi](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/author/joelle-colosi) on Fri, Aug 10, 2012 @ 12:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/hs-fs/file-16952717-jpg/images/aec_seoframeworkkeywordplacement-resized-600.jpg) ](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/153088/framework-for-professional-services-seo-a-keyword-placement-guide) You decided to Make Every Keyword a Winner to embark on an inbound marketing strategy for your professional services firm. Now that you have a log of the ideal keywords, where do these phrases go? [Read More](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/153088/framework-for-professional-services-seo-a-keyword-placement-guide) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/153088/framework-for-professional-services-seo-a-keyword-placement-guide#comments-listing) Topics: [Search Engine Optimization](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/search-engine-optimization), [Search Engine Marketing](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/search-engine-marketing), [keywords](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/keywords) ## [Professional Services Content Marketing: Let Video Tell Your Story](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/142258/professional-services-content-marketing-let-video-tell-your-story) Posted by [Joelle Colosi](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/author/joelle-colosi) on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 @ 08:59 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Are you ready to be in film? No matter how you answer this question, you cannot deny that the silver screen is a channel for storytelling and engaging audiences.  The film is a powerful medium for making a human connection.  What are you waiting for?  This post offers four reasons to incorporate video into your professional services content marketing strategy and quit being shy!  [Read More](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/142258/professional-services-content-marketing-let-video-tell-your-story) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/142258/professional-services-content-marketing-let-video-tell-your-story#comments-listing) Topics: [Search Engine Marketing](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/search-engine-marketing), [content marketing](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/content-marketing), [inbound marketing](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/inbound-marketing), [video marketing](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/video-marketing) ## [Get Found! Rank with SEO for Professional Services](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/137766/get-found-rank-with-seo-for-professional-services) Posted by [Joelle Colosi](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/author/joelle-colosi) on Tue, May 08, 2012 @ 06:28 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/hs-fs/file-16987817-jpg/images/istock_000002685917small.jpg) ](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/137766/get-found-rank-with-seo-for-professional-services) As a marketing professional specializing in technology, I am frequently asked, “What is SEO?” Several A/E/C professionals know that SEO is important in their website and professional services content marketing strategy but don’t understand how it relates to their Return On Marketing Investment (ROMI). This article aims to define Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and discuss how SEO can meet A/E/C business goals. [Read More](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/137766/get-found-rank-with-seo-for-professional-services) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/bid/137766/get-found-rank-with-seo-for-professional-services#comments-listing) Topics: [Search Engine Optimization](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/search-engine-optimization), [Search Engine Marketing](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/search-engine-marketing), [Marketing Strategy](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/marketing-strategy) [All Posts](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/all) ### **SUBSCRIBE** to Fresh Ideas facebook-f icon linkedin-in icon twitter icon instagram icon ### **RECENT** headlines - [analytics and metrics (2)](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/analytics-and-metrics) - [automated marketing (1)](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/automated-marketing) - [blog strategy (1)](https://blog.colosimarketing.com/blog/topic/blog-strategy) - 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