Friday Focus
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? You are not alone! In Search Engine Journal’s weekly column, Friday Focus, members of our community share stories – both personal and professional – of hard times they have overcome and how they did it.
Remembering Our Friend & Honoring What He Started
It’s been just over two years since the tragic loss of our friend, Jordan. Today, our community must keep sharing our struggles, openly and honestly.
How Travel Opened Up a New World of Business Opportunities
World travel has empowered me to grow spiritually, personally, and professionally. Here’s how business owners can use travel to inspire business growth.
‘We’re Pausing Work’: Coping with Client Anxiety
Many agency owners have heard those scary words “we’re pausing work for now. ” Here’s how I’m coping with COVID-19 client anxiety.
Is Sleep Apnea Robbing You of Your Rest?
Here’s how I learned I had sleep apnea and how I’m managing the challenges that come with it.
Can Self-Sabotage Be Sabotaged?
Self-sabotage has been a constant in my life for many years. Is this the time I finally beat it? Here’s what I’ve learned so far.
I am a Woman in SEO: How I Create My Own Seat at the Table
Being a woman in the SEO industry is not always easy, but I’ve found a way to make myself heard.
Finding Focus, Peace & Joy During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The global Coronavirus pandemic has us all relearning how to live our day-to-day lives in a system that is learning on the fly. There is...
Why Would Anyone Leave a Job They Love?
Overworking yourself – even for a job you love – can have awful consequences. A cautionary tale for SEOs and marketers.
15 Ideas for Relieving Stress During Coronavirus Quarantine
Learn some creative ways to relieve stress during the coronavirus outbreak when many of us are ordered to stay indoors.
How I Optimized My Mind for More Joy & Productivity in Life & Work
Use these tips to optimize your life and cultivate more joy, ease, and harmony to improve your overall well-being.
Living with Mental Health Challenges
Here’s my experience as the support person of someone living with anxiety and OCD.
How to Deal with Grief & Run a Business at the Same Time
Here are some things to help you manage your grief and keep your business going after a loved one dies.
Navigating Life While Finding the Right Medicine
Here are the things I learned as I was going through changes in medications.
How to Keep Your Business Going After a Loved One Kills Themselves
Keeping the business doors open after a loved one kills themselves is hard. But it’s possible. Here’s my story.
Work, Love & Family: How 7 Marketing Couples Balance It All
Let’s get to know seven “digital marketing” couples and how they share professional space with their respective partners.
Digital Nomad Life: From In-House SEO to Remote Business Owner
Is the digital nomad life right for you? Here’s how I went from in-house SEO to remote business owner.
Dealing with Senior Pressure as a Junior SEO Executive
Here’s how I approached senior pressure while working as a junior SEO and digital marketer.
4 Easy Steps to Mindful Digital Marketing
The same principles in mindful practices, such as yoga, can be applied to excel in digital marketing. Here’s how.
How I Had a Baby & Started an SEO Agency at the Same Time
I had a baby and started an SEO agency at the same time. Here’s how I’m managing both.
How I Survived Stepping Into the Unknown
Here’s how I managed to stay afloat after a career change and eventually grow in my career and life.
How I Found My Work-Life Balance & the Importance of Self-Care
Here’s how I discovered the importance of self-care and found work-life balance as an agency owner.
What Being a Workaholic Taught Me About Money, Life & Love
Are you working around the clock? Want to do more things for yourself? So did I. Here’s what I changed.
How Your Job Becomes Your Identity
As we navigate through our professional lives – our jobs identify our self-worth. So do our personal lives.
How the Recession Almost Tanked My Business & Helped Me Create a Life I Love
It took losing every single one of my clients for me to finally start a life that I love.
Elevating Women in SEO: The Industry Still Has a Long Way to Go
Discover how you can be an ally and do your part in elevating women in the SEO industry.
Dealing with Men’s Health Issues: My Story
There’s a stereotype about us men that we don’t like to talk about our health challenges. That really needs to change.
Left Brain vs. Right Brain: How I Exercise Creativity in a Numbers-Focused Industry
Is there room for creativity in the numbers-focused space of SEO? YES! Here’s how I’ve pushed myself to balance both.
It’s All About the ’Tude
Here’s how I handle the stress of a good, sometimes crazy, life by living a “life of gratitude”.
How My Battle Against Eating Disorders Shaped My Career
Battling eating disorders and managing anxiety and depression has led me exactly where I’ve needed to be in my career.
How Challenging Depression Can Cultivate New Pathways to Freedom
When those suffering from depression discover that there can be something better, that is the beginning of something powerful.