If I told you that DS&P was always in my plans, I would be lying. The concept came to me while I was juggling 2 other jobs, one of them was a mom-and-pop commercial printing business, that helped other small businesses. It was here that I realized that many of the customers we serviced were also in need of website development, a service that we didn't offer. Having always been creatively inclined, I decided to jump on the opportunity and devote all my free time to get my busi

A few weeks ago we learned how DS&P started from a small printing business in Texas and grew into the full-fledged Digital Marketing Agency it is today, with offices throughout the United States, and a team of designers, strategists, developers, engineers, and fellow entrepreneurs. The man behind the company’s success of course, is none other than Founder and CEO, Danny Coello. It’s clear when you talk to Danny, his entrepreneurial spirit and mindset are the driving force beh

Pay-per-clicks, AdWords or Social Ads, however you refer to it, the effort can be the difference between complete success and utter irrelevance. If you already have a stunning website, let's work together to get your clients to find you online. First, let's start with the basics: WHAT IS SEO? SEO, or search engine optimization, is what you do to help your site show up on search engines like Google. Are you a small to medium size business owner who wants to take their venture

Raise your hand if you have started building a website with one of those template platforms online, and six months later you're still working on it... Anyone? Perhaps you have thought about creating your own website but you keep postponing it because of lack of time... Anyone? A large percentage of business owners have either started or thought about building your own website and at one point or another you realize is a little more involved than you thought. Because we con

Can you believe is almost May? You may be thinking about making summer vacation plans, or getting your documents together for your tax extension. But here's another thing to think about: We are about to start the 5th month of the year and there are only 7 months left. If you're like most of us, you started the year with both professional and personal goals. So it's time to ask: How are you progressing toward those goals? And how will you make some or all of them a reality by

Raise your hand if you have started building a website with one of those template platforms online, and six months later you're still working on it... Anyone? Perhaps you have thought about creating your own website but you keep postponing it because of lack of time... Anyone? A large percentage of business owners have either started or thought about building your own website and at one point or another you realize is a little more involved than you thought. Because we con

Hyperlocal marketing sounds like a modern buzzword, but it's not a new concept. One excellent historic example is the effectiveness of vendors calling out from the center of town to sell their goods. A more modern example includes word of mouth marketing, which remains an underrated but powerful tool for small businesses. Hyperlocal marketing is much like word of mouth advertising—it allows businesses to reach customers in a targeted, well-defined geographic area. We rounded

Online marketing isn't something new for small businesses to consider anymore. In fact, it's quite the opposite... Small businesses, such as The Barking Cat located in Maryland, don't have to sell online to be online. Having been going on for years and seemingly has no end in sight. Yet, far too many small business owners neglect how important online marketing is for their business success. Among the reasons this seems to be is time. Another money. And yet another is that the

Many years ago, chat rooms were one of THE most exciting and vibrant venues for online social activity. An enchanting land, where ten-year-old kids claimed they were twelve and twelve-year-old kids claimed they were aliens orbiting planet earth before an invasion. If you asked someone at the end of the 90’s what a chatbot was, they would’ve probably said that a chatbot is just a means to an end for someone who wants to blow off some steam and get kicked out of a chat room. Ho

Have you ever seen one of these error messages on a website? If you haven't, you will soon. And you definitely wouldn't want your website to display this kind of error to potential customers or clients. At no point in the history of the internet has this become a bigger issue than now given all the constant hacking attacks and the predominant attempts to steal your personal information. And if you're thinking, I don't sell anything online so this doesn't apply to me, you wou

You already have a stunning website. Now it’s time to get found online. DS&P makes it easier than ever to get found online. WHAT IS SEO? SEO, or search engine optimization, is what you do to help your site show up on search engines like Google. Are you a small to medium size business owner who wants to take their venture to the next level? Have you considered SEO, but aren't quite sure whether it's really for you? It can be hard to know if it's the right step, but in many cas

With the rise of smart home devices like Google Home and Amazon Echo, people are increasingly relying on voice search for answers to questions. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, voice search refers to speaking into a computer, smartphone, or other voice-enabled device to search for a topic. For example, if you’re driving and need to stop for lunch, then you can speak right into your smartphone and ask Siri or Google, “Where is the closest sandwich shop?” This type of search

Before you get started on your next business website, make sure you know how to make it a success with these tips. Whether you’re a small business owner looking to DIY your website, or you're looking for an agency specializing in small business sites, taking these 6 steps can spell the difference between a business-revolutionizing success and an utter and complete mess. 1. Define your website’s goals Before you start placing the first pixel, all parties involved need to know