“Digital agency” is quite broad as it may entail a broad set of services. Creative, web development, advertisement, SEO are also digital in a way.
Beyond providing tangible services, many digital agencies take on the role of consultants. They offer strategic insights and formulate impactful strategies.
Digital agencies are not confined to a singular service but encompass many digital solutions. They are pivotal partners for brands, aiding them in navigating and leveraging the expansive online ecosystem.
We generally follow a diverse number of sources as we need help in different areas – from marketing and sales through HR and product management, to technology, branding, and design.
Here is the resource list of main blogs we follow on marketing, sales, business growth:
- HubSpot Blog | Marketing, Sales, Agency, and Customer Success Content
- Kissmetrics Online Marketing Blog – Analytics & Conversion Rate Optimization
- Buffer Blog – Social Media Marketing
- Neil Patel’s Blog
- Quick Sprout
- Our startup’s journey to $10M in ARR
- Noah Kagan OkDork Marketing Blog
- The Backlinko SEO Blog by Brian Dean
- Jeff Bullas
- Social Media Examiner: Social media marketing how to, research, case studies, news and more!
- Moz Blog – SEO and Inbound Marketing Blog – Moz
- The Close.io Blog
There are two communities that I follow regularly as well – The Smartest Inbound Marketing Community Online | Inbound.org and GrowthHackers – Premier Growth Community – GrowthHackers
I’m also subscribed to a few relevant podcasts:
- Podcast – Business & Personal Growth Tips
- Marketing School Podcast – Single Grain
- The Brutal Truth about Sales and Selling – The Maverick Selling Method
- The B2B Revenue Leadership Show – CEO, CRO, CMO Sales and Marketing for the Enterprise by Brian Burns – Interviews CEO’s, CRO’s, CMO’s on Leadership Issues on Apple Podcasts
- Podcasts – ProBlogger
- Podcast – The Tim Ferriss Show
My resource list equips fellow digital agency owners with essential tools, insights and best practices for success. This comprehensive guide helps in agency management complexities, from project planning to client satisfaction.