Ever wondered whether that trending song or viral video is “safe” for your business to use? Matthew Hughes — a seasoned business affairs manager at Birdie Management—takes us behind the scenes of what it really takes for brands to create content that pops and steers clear of trouble with copyright infringement.

You’re getting traffic, your rankings look great… but your phone isn’t ringing. What gives? Stacey Abler, Director of Digital Marketing at Outside Communications, explores how service businesses can move past vanity metrics and start attracting traffic that actually converts into leads.

Is your ad spend silently slipping through the cracks? Stacey Abler, Director of Digital Marketing at Outside Communications, exposes the hidden costs of unmanaged Google Ads campaigns. Whether you’re running ads in-house or relying on “auto-apply” settings, there’s a high chance you’re leaving money on the table—and maybe more than you think.

If you’ve been scratching your head at sudden drops or spikes in your Google Search Console metrics, you’re not alone. Stacey Abler, Director of Digital Marketing at Outside Communications, unpacks a big shift happening behind the scenes at Google: changes to how Search Console reports impressions, clicks, and keyword rankings—and what to do about it.

AI is shaking everything up—including how and where ads appear online. Stacey Abler, Director of Digital Marketing, talks about how AI is altering the ad landscape on platforms like Google, and what that means for service businesses.

Is SEO finally dead? Or is it just evolving—again? Stacey Abler, Director of Digital Marketing at Outside Communications, explores the ongoing debate around SEO's relevance in the age of AI, and what service businesses need to understand about optimizing for both traditional search and AI-driven engines.

Analytics might not be the flashiest part of your service business marketing, but it's arguably the most important. In this episode of Service Impact, we break down why owning and understanding your analytics—especially GA4—is essential.

Shellie Chiavetta, the Director of Content and Brand at Outside Communications, covers what it truly means to build a memorable brand—especially in the home services space. We go beyond logos and colors, diving into how trust, credibility, and customer experience are what make a brand stick in your customers' minds.