--- title: BayCreative Blog | Sven Hurty description: Information on and related to providing marketing services. ---   [![](https://www.baycreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bc-expand.svg)](https://www.baycreative.com/)         ## Sven Hurty ### Recent Posts ## [Why Messaging Matters](https://blog.baycreative.com/why-messaging-matters) Posted by [Sven Hurty](https://blog.baycreative.com/author/sven-hurty) on Apr 9, 2014 2:00:00 PM Whether you’re trying to drive [inbound marketing](http://baycreative.com/inbound-marketing/), outbound campaigns, PPC, email blasts or just [standing on a street corner yelling about what you do](http://baycreative.com/drive-lead-generation/), a clear, effective message is essential to effective communication. ### At it’s most basic, messaging answers three questions: - ### Who are we? - ### What do we want to say? - ### How do we say it? [Read More](https://blog.baycreative.com/why-messaging-matters) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.baycreative.com/why-messaging-matters#comments) Topics: [Messaging](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/messaging) ## [The Power of A Brand in The Digital and Media World](https://blog.baycreative.com/the-power-of-a-brand-in-the-digital-and-media-world) Posted by [Sven Hurty](https://blog.baycreative.com/author/sven-hurty) on Nov 27, 2013 3:30:00 PM As a branded organization, you should **understand the power that digital tools play in opinion sharing**. Just when we thought the word of mouth traveled quickly; viral media communication has quadrupled the spreading of opinion through internet and other digital devices. Using the digital world is now a beneficial opportunity to show off your brand; but *only* with a careful brand strategy. [Read More](https://blog.baycreative.com/the-power-of-a-brand-in-the-digital-and-media-world) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.baycreative.com/the-power-of-a-brand-in-the-digital-and-media-world#comments) ## [Pandas and Penguins and Content, Oh My!](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/303599/Pandas-and-Penguins-and-Content-Oh-My) Posted by [Sven Hurty](https://blog.baycreative.com/author/sven-hurty) on Jul 11, 2013 2:21:00 PM If your goal is to achieve a top search engine ranking status for your website, you need to understand that pandas and penguins aren’t just adorable creatures you visit at the local zoo. This may be old news to many of you, but Panda and Penguin represent major changes in the way Google decides which sites have earned rankings near the top of a potential customer’s search results, and which will be buried beneath the digital rubble with little chance of discovery. ![Content Creation and Management is Essential to Keeping Pace with Panda and Penguin](https://blog.baycreative.com/hs-fs/file-222709837-jpg/images/4239_624130320738_1802306_n-resized-600.jpg?width=263&height=176&name=4239_624130320738_1802306_n-resized-600.jpg) [Read More](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/303599/Pandas-and-Penguins-and-Content-Oh-My) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/303599/Pandas-and-Penguins-and-Content-Oh-My#comments) Topics: [Content Development](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/content-development) ## [Should I Outsource? Using agencies in your marketing strategy.](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/278458/Should-I-Outsource-Using-agencies-in-your-marketing-strategy) Posted by [Sven Hurty](https://blog.baycreative.com/author/sven-hurty) on Mar 22, 2013 2:16:00 PM Outsourced marketing can be a tool to ease the burden from time to time, or a crucial cornerstone of your overall marketing strategy. But, in order to be successful with outsourced marketing services it’s imperative to consider the impact this will have and how you will manage an outside resource. ![10 tips for successful outsourced marketing](http://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/159984/906cf32d-35ca-4f85-85db-cf053399b237.png) [Read More](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/278458/Should-I-Outsource-Using-agencies-in-your-marketing-strategy) 1 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/278458/Should-I-Outsource-Using-agencies-in-your-marketing-strategy#comments) Topics: [Outsource Marketing](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/outsource-marketing), [marketing strategies](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/marketing-strategies) ## [Website Content Strategies - A Few Ways to Overcome Blogger's Block](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/276371/Website-Content-Strategies-A-Few-Ways-to-Overcome-Blogger-s-Block) Posted by [Sven Hurty](https://blog.baycreative.com/author/sven-hurty) on Mar 14, 2013 11:30:00 AM Lately, I’ve been hearing a similar concern from a variety of contacts. “We want content. We want a blog. But, how do we come up with new ideas every week?” It’s true, content requires time and effort, but with a little creativity it’s not hard to come up with some stellar subjects that bolster your content strategy. In this article, I’ll review a few of my favorite strategies.  ![Writer's block doesn't need to hurt your content strategy. image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/theilr/5360576000/](https://blog.baycreative.com/hs-fs/file-23967822-jpg/images/broken_pencil-resized-600.jpg?width=275&height=412&name=broken_pencil-resized-600.jpg) [Read More](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/276371/Website-Content-Strategies-A-Few-Ways-to-Overcome-Blogger-s-Block) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/276371/Website-Content-Strategies-A-Few-Ways-to-Overcome-Blogger-s-Block#comments) Topics: [SEO](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/seo), [Content Development](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/content-development) ## [The Essential Pieces of Modern Marketing Strategies](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/207985/The-Essential-Pieces-of-Modern-Marketing-Strategies) Posted by [Sven Hurty](https://blog.baycreative.com/author/sven-hurty) on Dec 4, 2012 12:22:00 PM In today's increasingly modern and competitive business landscape, you need a modern marketing strategy to survive. But where do you start? ![A modern marketing plan doesn't need to be this complex.](https://blog.baycreative.com/hs-fs/file-18137172-png/images/screen_shot_2012-12-01_at_1.25.31_am.png?width=300&height=174&name=screen_shot_2012-12-01_at_1.25.31_am.png) [Read More](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/207985/The-Essential-Pieces-of-Modern-Marketing-Strategies) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/207985/The-Essential-Pieces-of-Modern-Marketing-Strategies#comments) Topics: [marketing plan](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/marketing-plan), [strategic marketing](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/strategic-marketing), [Online Marketing](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/online-marketing), [Content Development](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/content-development), [inbound marketing](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/inbound-marketing), [full service marketing](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/full-service-marketing), [marketing strategies](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/marketing-strategies) ## [What is Strategic Marketing?](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/207986/What-is-Strategic-Marketing) Posted by [Sven Hurty](https://blog.baycreative.com/author/sven-hurty) on Sep 5, 2012 4:36:00 PM All companies know that in order to grow their business, they need to keep finding new customers and that means marketing. However, the breakdown starts to happen when marketing departments get overworked, or a company doesn't have their own department to help them through the planning process. ![Where are your customers](https://blog.baycreative.com/hs-fs/file-18134754-jpeg/images/4737095969_637f1118ed-resized-600.jpeg?width=204&height=308&name=4737095969_637f1118ed-resized-600.jpeg) [Read More](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/207986/What-is-Strategic-Marketing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/207986/What-is-Strategic-Marketing#comments) Topics: [marketing plan](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/marketing-plan), [strategic marketing](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/strategic-marketing), [marketing agency](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/marketing-agency), [Outsource Marketing](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/outsource-marketing), [full service marketing](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/full-service-marketing), [customer profile](https://blog.baycreative.com/topic/customer-profile) ## [7 Steps for Successful Website Redesigns](https://blog.baycreative.com/blog/bid/196518/7-Steps-for-Successful-Website-Redesigns) Posted by [Sven Hurty](https://blog.baycreative.com/author/sven-hurty) on Jul 25, 2012 7:55:00 PM Your website is often the first place that a prospect will interact with your company. It’s your best shot at a good impression and a way for people to engage with you on their own terms. Just as you wouldn’t show up for a job interview in shorts and a t-shirt you don’t want your website to misrepresent your brand. But beyond appearance, websites are quickly becoming the primary lead generation tool and sales source for many companies. 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