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Alison Knott

Alison K (Knott) is B2B marketing consultant for service-based brands putting good into the world. Especially when what they offer is nuanced, complex, or innovative in nature. She brings 20+ years of experience in strategy, website conversion, LinkedIn, and audience research. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Alison helps founders get found by prospects who will resonate with their important work.

Featured on The Nonprofit MBA Podcast: SEO for Nonprofits – How to Get Free Advertising

August 25, 2025July 20, 2022 by Alison Knott

With the help of SEO, nonprofit organizations can generate more traffic that can be converted into donors or volunteers. Check out this episode of The Nonprofit NBA Podcast where I talk with host Stephen Halasnik about how nonprofits can use SEO to get free advertising to be on the front foot.

Categories SEO

Google My Business Posts: The Missing Piece Of Successful Marketing Distribution

August 25, 2025February 2, 2022 by Alison Knott
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Let’s dig into what you need to know about Google My Business posts, why you should be giving them a try and how they fit into a larger content distribution strategy.

Categories Marketing Strategy, SEO

Earned Media + Content Distribution: Grow Awareness by Leveraging the Audiences of Others

August 25, 2025January 11, 2022 by Alison Knott

Small audience? No problem! Find out how combining earned media and content distribution can grow awareness and conversions no matter what size your following, newsletter list or fan base.

Categories Audience Research & Engagement

Want to Increase Brand Awareness? Use SEO as a PR Tool!

March 25, 2026August 9, 2021 by Alison Knott
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SEO can be used as a PR tool! In this article I cover how they are similar, and 5 ways you can turn your existing content into amazing PR exposure… while increasing your ranking at the same time.

Categories Marketing Strategy, SEO

Keywords vs Hashtags vs Tags vs Categories: What Matters for SEO

May 18, 2026June 8, 2021 by Alison Knott

Keywords, hashtags, tags and categories are some of the most powerful tools you can use to get your content noticed online. But do they matter in terms of SEO? How do you get in front of your audience beyond social media or paid advertising? I’ll break it all down, with examples!

Categories SEO Tags content

SEO Myths You Might Still Believe

January 21, 2026May 11, 2021 by Alison Knott
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Do you believe any of these 7 SEO myths? It’s true that SEO is rather convoluted, but sometimes misinformation persists. Find out the truth about duplicate content, alt tags and more!

Categories SEO Tags content, data, Google Analytic, Google Search Console

Why Websavers is the Best Canadian WordPress Hosting

May 1, 2026February 8, 2021 by Alison Knott
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You deserve the best WordPress hosting going. Let me tell you, there are a lot of friggin crappy hosts out there! This article has been designed around what I have experienced to be important factors in choosing a WordPress host and why that host is Websavers.

Categories Website Conversion Tags affiliate

How to Drive Free Traffic to Your Blog with SEO

May 1, 2026October 13, 2020 by Alison Knott
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Getting eyeballs on your amazing content is essential as a service-based business. But how do you do that when you’re running the whole show? SEO to the rescue!

Categories SEO, Website Conversion Tags content, data

How to Use UTM Parameters for Traffic Growth

May 1, 2026September 22, 2020 by Alison Knott
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How can you tell which tweet sent the most traffic? Are people doing anything with your freebies? How can you tell if people visited your site from Google My Business? Find out how to use UTMs to grow your traffic and track it more efficiently!

Categories Analytics, Website Conversion Tags content, data, Google Analytics, traffic growth, web strategy

Should You Get Monthly WordPress Maintenance? Hell Yes.

May 11, 2021May 13, 2020 by Alison Knott

Monthly WordPress maintenance. The service many small business owners put off, only to regret later. I interviewed Allison Woad to tell you in her own words why it’s so important. And, you know, cut the jargon crap and just explain to us how it all works.

Categories Website Conversion Tags affiliate, web strategy
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About Alison K

Alison K (Knott) is B2B marketing consultant for service-based brands putting good into the world. Especially when what they offer is nuanced, complex, or innovative in nature. She brings 20+ years of experience in strategy, website conversion, LinkedIn, and audience research. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Alison helps consultants, therapists, and knowledge attract more clients who will resonate with their important work. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Alison K Consulting is Canadian Queer Chamber Of Commerce certified. Celebrating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive world, that respects people of all backgrounds, experiences and gender expressions. We work with brands that strive for a better world too. Flag designed by Valentino Vecchietti.

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