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What we really know about Google’s algorithm

By Tim Priebe | March 13, 2025

Google’s algorithm keeps SEO pros guessing, but testing reveals what works. From content quality to search intent, here’s what we know.

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LinkedIn algorithm trends in 2025

By Tim Priebe | March 6, 2025

LinkedIn is prioritizing conversations, newsletters, and short videos in 2025. Learn how to make the algorithm work for you.

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Organic SEO vs paid search

By Tim Priebe | February 6, 2025

If you want to get found online, two of the biggest options are organic SEO and paid search (think Google Ads). Both can generate leads, drive traffic, and grow your business. But they work in very different ways.

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How to increase your LinkedIn followers

By Tim Priebe | December 25, 2024

LinkedIn is more than just a social networking platform—it’s a strategic tool for growth. Whether you’re a business owner, a nonprofit leader, or an executive looking to build influence, LinkedIn can help you establish authority, make meaningful connections, and generate leads that align with your goals.

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What does a HubSpot consultant do?

By Tim Priebe | December 18, 2024

HubSpot is a powerful platform that combines marketing, sales, and customer service in one place. It’s a favorite among businesses and nonprofits for a reason, but let’s be honest—HubSpot can feel overwhelming. With so many tools, features, and customization options, it’s easy to get lost figuring out where to start or what to tackle next.

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Most common SEO mistakes

By Tim Priebe | November 20, 2024

SEO can be one of the most valuable tools in digital marketing, but it’s also one of the easiest to mess up. When done wrong, it can mean wasted time, lower rankings, and missed opportunities.

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How we’ve used AI for marketing in 2024

By Tim Priebe | November 6, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a novelty in marketing—it’s a powerhouse of efficiency and creativity that has fundamentally changed how we work. At Backslash Creative, we don’t just use AI to automate tasks; we use it to enhance our expertise and amplify the value we deliver to our clients. The key is to treat AI like a brilliant assistant: great at handling the middle part of the process but always needing human guidance to ensure the final result is spot-on.

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Integrating Threads into your social media strategy

By Tim Priebe | October 23, 2024

If you’re wondering whether Threads should be central to your business’s social media strategy, let me save you some deliberation: I have yet to run across a business where a “Threads-first” approach makes sense. But that doesn’t mean Threads doesn’t have value! If your goal is to make it easier for people to find and engage with you online, Threads can be a great addition to your overall strategy.

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HubSpot marketing automation tools

By Tim Priebe | October 2, 2024

Managing your marketing efforts manually is like trying to steer a ship with a spoon. Sure, you could do it, but why would you want to when HubSpot’s marketing automation tools are available to streamline the process? Let’s take a closer look at how HubSpot helps you automate time-consuming tasks like scheduling social media posts, emails, and workflows—and how lists tie it all together.

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Backslash Creative named one of the best web designers in Oklahoma

By Tim Priebe | September 19, 2024

We’re excited to announce that Backslash Creative has been featured on SocialAppsHQ’s list of the Best Web Designers in Oklahoma! It’s an honor to be recognized alongside some fantastic design agencies in the state.

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