Nick Brogden

Nick Brogden is a digital growth marketer, content specialist and founder of Earned Media. His specialities are content marketing and local SEO. Nick is a proficient public speaker and has lectured on the topic of SEO at the University of Technology Sydney. He is always happy to provide marketing advice to small business owners. Connect with him on Linkedin.

Latest from Nick Brogden

Simple, free ways to be found online

By Nick Brogden | 6 May 2025

When starting a business or bringing an existing business into the digital world, there’s often pressure to build an expansive (and let’s be honest, expensive) website right away.  While having your own website has its benefits, there are also free ways to get your business online and in front of potential customers. If you’re getting…

How to build an engaged online community

By Nick Brogden | 19 March 2025

Nick Brogden, the founder of Earned Media, shares advice on why building an engaged online community can help turn your brand from a simple startup into a household name.  Community building has always been one of the main factors determining a brand’s success. While the structure of a brand community has clearly evolved through the…

10 common social media marketing mistakes

By Nick Brogden | 24 April 2024

SEO and marketing expert Nick Brogden shares the top 10 most common social media marketing mistakes and what you can do to avoid them.  Many businesses and creators have put much effort into their social media marketing campaigns and haven’t achieved their desired results. That’s because little mistakes on social media could quickly drop engagement…

How social media can be used for crisis communication

By Nick Brogden | 29 February 2024

  The digital world has completely altered our expectations. Customers now expect one-tap shopping, instant messaging, and, yes, real-time crisis communication. To help you navigate PR in the digital world, Renowned SEO authority Nick Brogden, Founder of Earned Media, shares his expertise on social media and how to take advantage and control the narrative during…

6 simple steps to mastering content marketing

By Nick Brogden | 27 November 2023

In the constantly shifting digital realm, content marketing remains a consistent and powerful approach. Nick Brogden, the founder of Earned Media, shares his insights on how to master the art of crafting compelling narratives. Is your small business looking to increase your social media engagement but need help figuring out where to begin? There is…

4 reasons why long-form content marketing isn’t dead

By Nick Brogden | 28 September 2023

  Despite the many claims and predictions of long-form content’s demise through the years, marketers, copywriters, and content creators can confirm that it’s still alive and not going away any time soon. SEO expert Nick Brogden, the founder of Earned Media, chimes in to explain why long-form content is not dead and what SMBs should…

5 reasons you need to benchmark your customer service if you want success

By Nick Brogden | 28 August 2023

Every business owner knows that customer service can make or break your business, writes Nick Brogden, founder of Earned Media. But understanding what makes great customer service is just the first piece of the puzzle. Excellent customer service is the foundation of every successful business and is essential to keep a company growing. But apart…

How Google’s E-E-A-T update will affect your business

By Nick Brogden | 28 July 2023

In December 2022, Google rolled out a major update to its search algorithm that prioritises websites demonstrating experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness (E-E-A-T). Google’s update was designed to help the search engine better surface high-quality, reliable content for users, and it’s already proven to impact how businesses rank in search results significantly, explains SEO expert…

Learning to focus your mindset to navigate uncertainty and achieve success

By Nick Brogden | 21 June 2023

  In the ever-changing landscape of today’s economy, small business owners face the daunting task of navigating uncertainty. There is more uncertainty than ever with the economy and potential technological disruption (yes, I’m referring to AI). But if you stay focused, you will see that in all the turbulence lies hidden opportunities for personal growth…

Is your business ready for GA4? Prepare NOW

By Nick Brogden | 24 May 2023

  Universal Analytics, which launched in 2005, is ready for sunset. That moment is approaching quickly, which means the sooner you adopt Google Analytics 4 (GA4), the better. However, before you transition, there are several things to consider, explains Nick Brogden, founder of Earned Media. The shift from UA to GA4 is because the latter…