The Search Bar

Eric Ritter

Has your marketing gone bitter or sour? Sit back and enjoy top-shelf strategies from the Search Bar, where we’re serving up insights for your digital marketing to work successfully. The Search Bar is hosted by Eric Ritter, a digital media professor, Digital Neighbor agency owner, and self-proclaimed SEO Sommelier. Eric dubbed himself the SEO Sommelier to make the complexities of search engines more tasteful and enjoyable. In each episode, Eric shares actionable tips on how to optimize your search engine rankings and overall marketing plan. read less

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The Importance of Link Building ft. Ben Anderson

The Importance of Link Building ft. Ben Anderson

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of The Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter will be diving into the world of link building and the key concept of link-building with Ben Anderson, SEO Consultant. They will discuss the key strategies for acquiring high-quality backlinks and boosting your website's visibility. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. This episode will provide valuable insights to help you improve your website's search engine rankings and attract more organic traffic. Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helloericritter/ or Ben at https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-anderson-420781a8. Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency: https://digitalneighbor.com/. Visit the SEO Checklist link: https://helloericritter.com/local-seo-checklist/ New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/13/business/13search.html.

Episodes

The Importance of Link Building ft. Ben Anderson

The Importance of Link Building ft. Ben Anderson

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of The Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter will be diving into the world of link building and the key concept of link-building with Ben Anderson, SEO Consultant. They will discuss the key strategies for acquiring high-quality backlinks and boosting your website's visibility. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. This episode will provide valuable insights to help you improve your website's search engine rankings and attract more organic traffic. Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helloericritter/ or Ben at https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-anderson-420781a8. Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency: https://digitalneighbor.com/. Visit the SEO Checklist link: https://helloericritter.com/local-seo-checklist/ New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/13/business/13search.html.

Turning Clicks into Customers: Paid Media ft. Jacob Hribal

Turning Clicks into Customers: Paid Media ft. Jacob Hribal

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of The Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter will talk about all things PAID MEDIA and how it can transform your brand’s visibility with his expert guest, Jacob Hribal, a Paid Search Strategist. They will explore the strategies and tools that can help you run impactful, cost-effective campaigns. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge and take your digital marketing to the next level. Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helloericritter/ or Jacob at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-hribal-765364b1/. Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency: https://digitalneighbor.com/. Visit the Local SEO Checklist link: https://helloericritter.com/local-seo-checklist/

How to Increase Your SEO Ranking: Technical Tips ft. Amy Cibulas

How to Increase Your SEO Ranking: Technical Tips ft. Amy Cibulas

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of The Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter will talk about the importance and power of Technical SEO with his expert guest, Amy Cibulas, an SEO Strategist at Digital Neighbor. They will break down the key elements of technical SEO, including website audits, common mistakes, and best practices for optimization. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Tune in to discover how technical SEO can elevate your online presence. Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helloericritter/ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency: https://digitalneighbor.com/. Visit the Local SEO Checklist link: https://helloericritter.com/local-seo-checklist/

Making Data-Driven Decisions

Making Data-Driven Decisions

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of The Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter will be diving into the importance of Reporting and Analytics in your SEO strategy and website performance. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Tune in and discover how to leverage data to make informed decisions, track key performance indicators, and optimize your website for maximum impact. Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helloericritter/ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency: https://digitalneighbor.com/. Visit the Local SEO Checklist link: https://helloericritter.com/local-seo-checklist/

How Content Marketing Can Boost Your SEO

How Content Marketing Can Boost Your SEO

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of The Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter will talk about the strategies, tactics, and best practices that can help you boost your online visibility and drive traffic to your website through high-quality content. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Tune in and learn how to elevate your online presence and achieve your business goals. Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helloericritter/ Connect with Todd Chastain on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddchastain/ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency: https://digitalneighbor.com/. Visit the Local SEO Checklist link: https://helloericritter.com/local-seo-checklist/

AI REIMAGINED: Productivity Hacks & The Rise of Apple Intelligence ft. Todd Chastain

AI REIMAGINED: Productivity Hacks & The Rise of Apple Intelligence ft. Todd Chastain

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of The Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter will explore crucial AI-DRIVEN PRODUCTIVITY HACKS with expert Todd Chastain, Senior Partner Success Manager at Criteo. Together, they will delve into the world of AI, its NEW definition (Apple Intelligence), and its transformative impact on productivity and search. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Tune in to discover how AI can elevate your productivity and drive results. Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helloericritter/ Connect with Todd Chastain on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddchastain/ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency: https://digitalneighbor.com/. Visit the Local SEO Checklist link: https://helloericritter.com/local-seo-checklist/

The Hidden Powers Of Local SEO

The Hidden Powers Of Local SEO

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of the Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter will be explaining how CRUCIAL Local SEO is for your business, exploring its importance and providing actionable tips to help you rank higher in local search results. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helloericritter/ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency: https://digitalneighbor.com/. Visit the Local SEO Checklist link: https://helloericritter.com/local-seo-checklist/

Crafting a Standout Brand

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of the Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter chats with Cindy Haynes, founder and CEO of EraserFarm, to discuss the importance of creating stand-out creative for your business. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Connect with Cindy Haynes on ⁠⁠LinkedIn at this link. Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency. We hope you will follow along for future episodes!

The Happy Hour Segment with Domestic Gourmet

The Happy Hour Segment with Domestic Gourmet

Welcome to the Search Bar Podcast’s Happy Hour — where we grab a seat at the bar with local wineries, distilleries, and other purveyors of good times to learn about the business and marketing sides of some of the most fun enterprises in south Florida. I’m your host, Eric Ritter, SEO Sommelier and CEO of Digital Neighbor — a friendly neighborhood digital marketing and SEO company based in Tampa. This Happy Hour, Ciji Castro, the owner of Domestic Gourmet, is joining us to talk about her business, her marketing goals, and the spirited story behind her success. Thank you for joining us, Ciji! Connect with Ciji on LinkedIn at this link. Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency. We hope you will follow along for future episodes!

Adding Miracle Grow to Your Business

Adding Miracle Grow to Your Business

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of the Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter chats with Mitchel Allen, the SVP of Economic Development at Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, to discuss how Tampa is evolving into a thriving market. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Connect with Mitchel Allen on ⁠LinkedIn at this link.⁠ Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency. We hope you will follow along for future episodes!

Tech Talk Segment with Vaclav Vincalek

Tech Talk Segment with Vaclav Vincalek

Welcome to the Search Bar Podcast’s Tech Talk — a new segment featuring exciting information on the latest technology trends in business, such as AI, digital marketing, augmented/virtual-reality devices, and anything in between. Host Eric Ritter invites Vaclav Vincalek, Technology entrepreneur, CTO, and technology advisor for startups and fast-growing companies. They discuss a very relevant topic - AI- and how businesses can carefully select the right automation and AI programs without falling too deep into the hype. Learn more about Vaclav Vincalek at ⁠his website here. ⁠ Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency. We hope you will follow along for future episodes!

Dissecting Misconceptions of AI

Dissecting Misconceptions of AI

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of the Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter chats with Julian Harris and Alecia Maximo, the Co-Founders of Maxi AI, to discuss how to create tailored AI solutions for your business. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Connect with Co-Founder Julian Harris on LinkedIn at this link. Connect with Co-Founder Alecia Maximo on LinkedIn at this link. Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency. We hope you will follow along for future episodes!

A Wine-Infused Guide to Business Leads

A Wine-Infused Guide to Business Leads

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of the Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter chats with Zaid Ammari with PPC Masterminds, to discuss how to launch a successful marketing agency and generate leads for your business. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Connect with Zaid Ammari ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency. We hope you will follow along for future episodes!

Uncorking Sustainable Swag

Uncorking Sustainable Swag

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of the Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter chats with Alexis Alvarez, Vice President at YourMark Promotional Products, to discuss how to sustainably order and gift swag as part of your company marketing strategy. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Connect with Alexis Alvarez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency. We hope you will follow along for future episodes!

Filling Your Cup with Genuine Sales Practices

Filling Your Cup with Genuine Sales Practices

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of the Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter chats with Travis Lastra, Director of Sales at GoPayHawk, to discuss how to be authentic in your sales process as a business owner. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Connect with Travis Lastra ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency. We hope you will follow along for future episodes!

The AI Revolution

The AI Revolution

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of the Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter chats with Hoyt Mann, Co-Founder and President of McKinney, Texas-based alanna.ai, to discuss the AI revolution we are currently experiencing, and what is next for AI in our near future. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Connect with Hoyt Mann ⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency. We hope you will follow along for future episodes!

Balance in Every Glass: Expertise from A Fractional CFO

Balance in Every Glass: Expertise from A Fractional CFO

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of the Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter chats with Michelle Delker, founder and CEO of The William Stanley CFO Group, about how she has become a trusted advisor by her clients to help them run financially healthy businesses. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Connect with Michelle Delker ⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency. We hope you will follow along for future episodes!

Bar None: Mixing the Perfect Cocktail of Goals and Achievement

Bar None: Mixing the Perfect Cocktail of Goals and Achievement

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of the Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter chats with Derek Carrillo an attorney with a focused practice on real estate and telecommunications at Premier Law. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Connect with Derek Carrillo ⁠⁠on LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠ Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency. We hope you will follow along for future episodes!

The Happy Hour Segment with Gamblers Bay Distillery

The Happy Hour Segment with Gamblers Bay Distillery

Welcome to the Search Bar Podcast’s Happy Hour — where we grab a seat at the bar with local wineries, distilleries, and other purveyors of good times to learn about the business and marketing sides of some of the most fun enterprises in south Florida. Host Eric Ritter invites Mark and Kerri, the owners of Gamblers Bay Distillery, to discuss their business, their marketing and the spirited story behind their success. Learn more about Gamblers Bay Distillery at their website here. Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency. We hope you will follow along for future episodes!

A Franchise Owner's Vintage Marketing Tale

A Franchise Owner's Vintage Marketing Tale

Sip, sit back, and enjoy this episode of the Search Bar. Host Eric Ritter discusses successful marketing tools for a franchise owner with Matt Boden, Owner of Fresh Coat Painters of Tampa. At the Search Bar, we're serving up insights for your digital marketing to taste and work successfully. Connect with Matt Boden on LinkedIn at this link. Connect with Eric Ritter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn at this link.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Eric's company, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Neighbor,⁠⁠⁠⁠ a leading SEO and digital marketing agency. We hope you will follow along for future episodes!