https://chrisabraham.com Chris Abraham is an organic, on-page, technical SEO consultant. https://chrisabraham.com/blog/outsourcing-myths-busted Even though a lot of companies still outsource a variety of tasks and jobs to contractors and freelancers, there are still a lot of myths surrounding this process. Some of these myths have become so widespread throughout certain professional industries that they are now taken by many as being true. So, it’s high time that we debunked a few of these commonly believed myths. You never know; debunking them might make outsourcing a lot more of an attractive opportunity for you and your company! Read on to find out more. 2026-06-23T22:24:47Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/how-reliable-power-influences-your-digital-presence When we talk about building a strong digital presence, our minds often jump to content strategy, social media engagement, and sleek web design. But underneath all that is a foundation we often take for granted: a reliable source of power. Think about the data centre hosting your website or the network gear in your office. Clean, consistent electricity is the invisible force keeping your digital world running. When it cuts out, it's not just annoying; it can really hurt your online visibility and reputation for a long time. 2026-06-15T22:07:38Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/why-great-content-still-needs-discovery Most people have come across something online and wondered why they'd never heard of it before, and that can be interesting, exciting, confusing, and so much more. And as for the content itself, it could be anything from a brilliant article, an interesting podcast, a YouTube channel packed with useful information, or a creator producing consistently great work. Basically, you discover it, spend an hour going through everything they've made, and then find yourself asking the same question: if this is so good, why wasn't I seeing it already? 2026-06-15T22:04:00Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/things-small-business-owners-often-overlook When you are a small business owner, there are so many different things that you have to consider in the successful running of your company. It is almost guaranteed that you are going to forget one or two of them. Well, in this article, we are going to check out a few of the most commonly overlooked aspects of running a business to find out whether or not you have considered them. Either this will give you peace of mind that you have these things sorted or it will give you a timely reminder to get on top of them! 2026-06-08T18:39:08Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/the-challenges-modern-organizations-cant-afford-to-ignore Today’s business environment is much more complex than ever before. Organizations face rapid technological change, shifting consumer expectations, talent shortages, cybersecurity threats, and growing pressure to stay competitive in what is an increasingly connected world, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! 2026-06-06T19:58:01Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/why-instagram-view-count-has-become-a-growth-signal2014not-a-vanity-metric 2026-05-26T17:31:17Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/how-smart-media-businesses-are-upgrading-their-production-technology-in-2026 2026-05-21T18:00:18Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/how-better-compliance-can-improve-business-reputation When it comes to it, a lot of businesses tend to think about compliance mainly as something they have to do to avoid fines or legal problems, but the truth is it actually affects reputation a lot more than you might think - the way a business handles customer data, communication, payments, and general processes says a lot about how seriously it takes professionalism and responsibility in general. With that in mind, keep reading to find out more about how better compliance can improve business reputation. 2026-05-20T17:54:01Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/what-makes-social-media-engagement-important-for-business-marketing-success 2026-05-18T18:39:44Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/to-recover-quickly-prepare-differently 2026-05-14T15:51:12Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/was-buchanan-right-is-that-why-they-silenced-him Patrick Buchanan's 1992 Republican National Convention speech—the one universally mocked as unhinged right-wing extremism, the one that gave the political class permission to dismiss him permanently—turned out to be one of the most accurate political diagnoses of the last half-century. Not in every way. Not without serious ugliness. But in the ways that mattered for what actually happened to America over the following thirty years, Buchanan called it. 2026-05-10T19:21:45Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/seo-simplify-then-add-lightness Colin Chapman said it best and nobody in web development listened: simplify, then add lightness. 2026-05-02T23:31:42Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/litany-of-humility A Catholic prayer by Cardinal Merry del Val asking Jesus to free you from ego—desires for praise, fears of humiliation—and to genuinely want others lifted above you. 2026-04-17T21:25:13Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/scaling-smart-growing-a-business-in-the-age-of-ai-without-losing-your-edge The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped how businesses operate, compete and grow. From automation to predictive analytics, AI offers powerful tools, but it also presents a range of challenges. Whether you are an established company or a new business owner, success now depends on how effectively you adapt while maintaining the human touch. Not only is AI impacting how efficient businesses are, but also how they show up and are found online. AI is therefore impacting businesses in a variety of different and significant ways. 2026-04-10T18:36:08Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/seo-tips-everything-else-you-need-to-succeed-in-ecommerce People on the internet make ecommerce seem like the easiest thing to do, and that making money by selling items online is easy. However, this is not always the case, and there are many pitfalls and issues that can get in the way of your success. 2026-02-11T22:21:41Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/digital-pr-in-2026-how-i-make-it-actually-help-seo I keep seeing the same kind of article making the rounds: a giant list of Digital PR statistics, trends, “what’s changed,” “what’s growing,” “what’s working,” “what’s dead.” I read them because I want to sanity-check my instincts, and because it’s useful to see what the broader industry is telling itself. 2026-01-27T20:33:27Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/4-surefire-ways-to-stand-out-from-your-competitors 2026-01-22T01:11:13Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/reasons-you-keep-putting-off-your-startup-venture 2026-01-13T18:29:21Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/should-you-self-fund-your-own-business If you want to start your own business, but you simply have no idea where to start, or if you want to make sure that you are not falling into the same traps that so many people do, then this is the guide for you. 2025-12-31T19:43:13Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/my-meshtastic-journey2014so-far-so-good I bought a cheap purple Meshtastic device off Etsy for about fifty-five dollars. I wasn’t a prepper, I’m not a ham, and I didn’t have a use case. I had heard the word “Meshtastic,” understood roughly that it was LoRa mesh messaging, and the buy-in was low enough that curiosity outweighed skepticism. 2025-12-29T19:20:10Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/google-discover-seo-how-content-gets-found-before-anyone-searches-for-it Google Discover has been around for years, but most companies only notice it once it starts showing up in analytics as a line item they don’t fully understand. Suddenly there’s traffic that isn’t tied to keywords, rankings, or obvious intent, and it’s volatile in a way traditional search rarely is. 2025-12-28T20:25:50Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/how-to-start-marketing-as-a-startup-business 2026-05-19T17:22:33Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/happy-holidays-from-the-team-at-meritus-media 2025-12-04T23:45:22Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/how-to-save-money-as-a-small-business-owner 2025-12-04T23:11:47Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/taking-care-of-your-business-premises-what-every-business-owner-needs-to-do When you get to a point where your business is running out of space, turning a solid amount of revenue, and you could do with having a headquarters of your own, investing in your own company premises could be crucial. 2025-12-03T21:01:48Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/3-mistakes-young-businesses-make-and-how-to-avoid-them 2025-11-28T19:51:58Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/what-is-your-business-missing-to-see-the-success-you-desire 2025-11-25T18:11:16Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/when-more-tools-mean-more-stress-rethinking-digital-marketing-in-2025 Digital marketing used to feel smaller. There were fewer platforms. Fewer ways to create. And fewer things that people wanted from us. Now there’s a lot more. Scheduling tools. Automation. Templates. Creative generators. Analytics on everything. So in theory, it should feel easier to get things done. But a lot of marketers feel more tired. More unsure. And always playing catch-up. 2025-11-25T17:46:46Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/taking-your-food-business-to-the-next-level-a-mini-guide 2026-04-15T21:08:22Z News Item https://chrisabraham.com/blog/a-thanksgiving-message-from-meritus-media Thanksgiving is a good moment to pause and acknowledge the people in our lives, both personally and professionally. However each of us celebrates, the heart of the holiday is simple: gratitude. 2025-11-24T19:59:24Z News Item