Ashley Ward

CEO and Digital Marketing Specialist at Madhouse Marketing

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Ashley Ward

CEO and Digital Marketing Specialist at Madhouse Marketing

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Ashley Ward is the Founder of Madhouse Marketing, a digital marketing agency in San Diego, specializing in content and social media marketing.

Speaking both internationally and throughout the US, Ashley regularly teaches workshops and speaks at conferences like Pubcon, BrightonSEO, SearchLove, Digital Summits, Retail Global, and the prestigious SMS Sydney.

Ashley has also co-authored the best-selling book “The Better Business Book V.2” and is a contributing writer to industry blogs such as Search Engine Journal and AuthorityLabs.

With over 6 years of experience in the digital marketing industry and a journalism/PR background, Ashley brings first hand experience and case studies to inspire marketers around the world to improve their strategies using the SEMrush platform and unique content marketing and social media marketing tactics.

As an international speaker, Ashley regularly teaches workshops and speaks at conferences like Pubcon, Global Retail, SMS Sydney, and more. Ashley is also a best-selling author and contributing writer to industry blogs such as Search Engine Journal and AuthorityLabs.

I am awesome at

Social Media, Content Marketing, Entrepreneurism

Favorite Tools

SEMRush, Yoast, PicMonkey, Agora Pulse, Bit.ly, BuzzSumo, Canva, Hootsuite, Meet Edgar, Sprout Social, Mailchimp, Google docs, Trello

Local Search·Instagram

How to Prepare for the Boom of Instagram Local Business Profile Pages

Here’s what you can do to prepare for the full rollout of Instagram local business profile pages.

Ashley Ward
4/8/2019
5.3K Reads
996 shares

How to Advertise on LinkedIn in 2019: A Beginner’s Guide

How to Advertise on LinkedIn in 2019: A Beginner’s Guide

How to Advertise on LinkedIn in 2019: A Beginner’s Guide

Read this guide to learn how you can make the most of LinkedIn advertising.

Ashley Ward
2/7/2019
3.8K Reads
682 shares

Should I Outsource My Social Media? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

Careers & Education·Social Media

Should I Outsource My Social Media? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

Should I Outsource My Social Media? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

Not sure whether you want to pay to outsource your social media marketing? Then ask yourself the following six questions.

Ashley Ward
10/19/2018
3.4K Reads
1.1K shares

3 Content Optimization Tips for Voice Search Success

3 Content Optimization Tips for Voice Search Success

3 Content Optimization Tips for Voice Search Success

Read on to learn three ways how to optimize your content for voice search.

Ashley Ward
9/20/2018
3.4K Reads
908 shares

How to Measure the ROI of Your Social Media Marketing Efforts

Marketing Analytics·Social Media

How to Measure the ROI of Your Social Media Marketing Efforts

How to Measure the ROI of Your Social Media Marketing Efforts

This five-step guide will help you find out if your social media efforts are producing ROI.

Ashley Ward
8/6/2018
6.0K Reads
1.6K shares

Need Content? Ask Your Customers These 6 Great Questions

Content Marketing

Need Content? Ask Your Customers These 6 Great Questions

Need Content? Ask Your Customers These 6 Great Questions

Ask your customers and potential customers these questions to uncover great new content ideas.

Ashley Ward
6/27/2018
2.2K Reads
715 shares

7 Biggest Causes of Stress for Digital Marketers

Careers & Education

7 Biggest Causes of Stress for Digital Marketers

7 Biggest Causes of Stress for Digital Marketers

Here are seven of the biggest stressors digital marketers face and ways to deal with them.

Ashley Ward
5/22/2018
9.6K Reads
1.4K shares

11 Ways to Promote a Local Business on Instagram

Local Search·Instagram

11 Ways to Promote a Local Business on Instagram

11 Ways to Promote a Local Business on Instagram

Use these 11 tips to successfully promote your local business on Instagram, generate engagement, and stimulate sales.

Ashley Ward
4/23/2018
20K Reads
1.6K shares

The Fundamentals of Influencer Marketing

Content Marketing·Social Media

The Fundamentals of Influencer Marketing

The Fundamentals of Influencer Marketing

Better understand why, how, when, and where you should attempt influencer marketing in this guide.

Ashley Ward
3/20/2018
3.5K Reads
635 shares

How to Do a Content Audit: The Ultimate Checklist

Content Marketing·Marketing Analytics

How to Do a Content Audit: The Ultimate Checklist

How to Do a Content Audit: The Ultimate Checklist

Here’s why it’s important to audit your content, how to gather the details you’ll need, and the metrics you should...

Ashley Ward
2/19/2018
9.7K Reads
868 shares

8 Data-Driven Tips for Achieving E-Commerce Success

Paid Search·SEO

8 Data-Driven Tips for Achieving E-Commerce Success

8 Data-Driven Tips for Achieving E-Commerce Success

Here are eight actionable marketing tips to boost your e-commerce business growth.

Ashley Ward
1/19/2018
3.9K Reads
1.2K shares

Content KPIs: Are You Measuring Your Content Correctly?

Content Marketing·Marketing Analytics

Content KPIs: Are You Measuring Your Content Correctly?

Content KPIs: Are You Measuring Your Content Correctly?

Here are some of the top content KPIs that you can use on your blog posts, podcasts, case studies and...

Ashley Ward
12/18/2017
3.6K Reads
842 shares

The Top 15 Tools for Managing Social Media Accounts

Social Media·Tools

The Top 15 Tools for Managing Social Media Accounts

The Top 15 Tools for Managing Social Media Accounts

Here are the top 15 must-try tools that can help you manage your social media accounts efficiently.

Ashley Ward
10/6/2017
56K Reads
1.5K shares

6 Hacks That Will Improve Your Facebook Ads

6 Hacks That Will Improve Your Facebook Ads

6 Hacks That Will Improve Your Facebook Ads

These six Facebook ad hacks will help you create more engaging ads that convert like crazy.

Ashley Ward
6/29/2017
5.1K Reads
1.4K shares