The Black Raven BLOG

Hallmark Engine Optimization: Why Audience-First Content Beats AI Slop
If you think about it, Hallmark movies are the perfect example of great SEO… and HEO. Let me explain. It’s not just their keyword-rich titles

Balance Organic and Paid Marketing: Invest Your Time and Money Where It Matters Most
“Is your brand invisible without ads—or broke because of them?” That question sits at the heart of the digital marketing balancing act. Too much focus

AI vs. Agency
I’ve heard it from friends, from clients, and from colleagues. Something like, It seems like they’re adding AI to everything. Yes, a little multicolored magic

Track What Matters: Measure Marketing in Ways That Move You Forward
Just because you can measure it doesn’t mean it matters. Digital marketing apps and platforms make it easy to track almost everything—clicks, likes, impressions, video

How Audience-First Thinking Transforms How You Communicate
Marketers love a good origin story — how a company started, what the founders believed in, the “why” that fuels every product launch. And while

Digital Real Estate: The Case for Investing in Owned Platforms
Building your digital presence on “rented land” limits your growth, but investing in owned platforms puts you in full control of your brand’s future. The

Your Value Proposition is More Than What You Sell
Why people really buy from you—and how to craft a message that meets them where it matters. At Black Raven AFC, we work with businesses