I've been asked by an organization to put together a business biography that they can share with their staff. They are considering using me for a job in their organization.
Instead of just making a one-off document, I thought I'd put something together online that I could share with others, if the need arose.
So, here goes...
Rocky and I started SageRock in 1999. She is the writer and I am the tech person.
Interestingly, as time has gone on, our roles have blurred quite a bit. I now do some writing and she does some technical stuff. (I would love to write a page for her. She's the true hero of this story. But I happen to be the one they are looking at hiring at the moment.)
Something I'm particularly proud of is a book a wrote about link building:
I spent a great deal of time thinking about and writing about links at that time in my life. Links are still a critical part of doing well in Google search results. It is still a process that is largely misunderstood and bastardized.
We started as a search engine optimization firm. As time went along we became a company that helps draw traffic and attention to companies in a variety of ways:
As I've aged, my focus has turned to nonprofits and schools. I'm very drawn to organizations that seek to help make a difference in their community. I'm not saying I wouldn't work with any for-profit company. But there would likely have to be an underlying reason to do so.
In particular, here are some areas of which I have particular interest and focus.
Over time I have developed a propensity for working in WordPress. It is my content management platform of choice. Although, I've certainly been asked to work in platforms like Wix and Squarespace. They are fine too. I'm not inclined to tell a person to move platforms just to move. There should always be a clear reason for a move.
I am drawn to the technological aspect of online marketing work. I don't consider myself a designer. But I can certainly take a design and turn it into a Website.
Sites I'm currently involved with maintaining include:
Services I regularly provide for WordPress sites include:
2020 has been a powerful year of learning to adapt to new technologies. I have been given the opportunity of helping a Waldorf School develop a full online learning program. This has included:
This has been a wonderful experience helping teachers and students adapt in unique ways to learn in an online environment while also adhering to Waldorf principles of teaching the whole child.
These two areas, WordPress and Online Learning are the areas I spend a significant amount of time with my clients today.
Personally, I am dedicated to the homeless catastrophe in America. Content creation is incredibly important in my work. I believe in telling the brutal truth of what we are doing to the poorest of the poor in America. So I spend a lot of time doing live streaming videos and podcasts. These long format platforms provide a level of authenticity and connection that offer a level of deep connection.
Areas I work on in long-format media include:
I currently do some substitute teaching for a local Waldorf School. And I'm learning to play the piano. I went to college on a full scholarship for cello but I ended up with an English degree and a music performance minor.
Overall, I am drawn to a life of integrity and honesty. I simply refuse to be anything other than that. I know it has hurt the growth of my business. But it's worth it, in my mind.
So, that's where I am today with my work. If I can answer any other questions please email me at: sage@sagerock.com