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Mastering Search Visibility: Top Strategies for New Hampshire Businesses
In today’s digital landscape, mastering search visibility is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity for New Hampshire businesses...
1 day ago11 min read


Unlocking Growth: How a Digital Strategy Consultant in New Hampshire Transforms Your Business
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, businesses in New Hampshire are discovering that growth requires more than traditional...
1 day ago9 min read


Unlocking Local Success: How Amanda McKeen is Revolutionizing SEO for New Hampshire Businesses
In the heart of New Hampshire , a digital marketing renaissance is underway, spearheaded by Amanda McKeen . With a passion for empowering...
1 day ago11 min read


Unlock Local Success: How Amanda McKeen Transforms Businesses in Littleton, NH with Expert SEO Strategies
In the quaint town of Littleton, NH , where local businesses thrive on community connections and foot traffic, one expert is turning the...
1 day ago9 min read


Three Days and Nights in a Potato Hole
Sometimes we have to leave, sometimes we get scattered by storms, and sometimes we find our way back. Last week reminded me that the return home—whatever that looks like—can change everything.
1 day ago5 min read


The Emperor’s New Digital Strategy
I recently reimagined the story of the Emperor’s New Clothes for our digital age. Spoiler: the Emperor’s new “strategy” wasn’t much better than his wardrobe.
Sep 35 min read


The Time I Survived a Volcanic Eruption
In 2002, I survived the largest volcanic eruption Ecuador had seen in more than a century. This week, I survived another kind of eruption right here in the North Country.
Aug 276 min read


Willy and the Copycat: A Fish Tale About Finding Self-Worth
Willy the Fish thought life in his bowl had finally settled into joy—until one morning, he woke to find another fish staring back at him, copying his every move.
Aug 214 min read


While Concord Debates Caswell, Here’s What the North Country Can Do Right Now
While Concord debates the state’s economic future, there’s one thing North Country businesses can do right now to make sure we’re impossible to overlook.
Aug 134 min read


The Crash in the Notch That Gave Me My Life—and My Joy—Back
One icy day in Franconia Notch, a single phone call changed everything. That moment gave me my freedom — and began my journey back to joy.
Aug 85 min read


North Country Problems, North Country People
When my tire went flat on a hot July morning, I expected stress and hassle. What I got instead was a reminder of why I choose to live in the North Country—where neighbors show up, kindness is second nature, and even the most inconvenient days can turn into stories worth telling.
Jul 316 min read


When Reputation Isn’t the Problem, and Visibility Is
Many North Country businesses have strong reputations but limited visibility. If people are searching for you online and not finding the right information, trust breaks down before it even begins. This post is about bridging that gap without losing what makes your business feel like home.
Jul 235 min read


What the North Country Already Knows About Marketing (But Sometimes Forgets)
You wouldn’t walk into a room of fellow business owners and start shouting, “Buy my product!” So why do so many of us default to that online? This is a love letter (and a gentle reminder) to the North Country’s most trusted marketing experts: our neighbors.
Jul 104 min read


When Truth Wears a Paper Bag: Choosing Transparency in the North Country
What does trust really look like in the North Country? I recently had a conversation with a local news group that challenged me to reflect on transparency, human connection, and what it means to truly stand behind our words. In a place where neighbors still look each other in the eye, can truth survive if it hides its face?
Jul 25 min read


The Rescue That Taught Me How to Walk Through the Unknown
A storm, a steep trail, and a rescue that changed how I move through uncertainty. This wasn’t the night I expected—but it taught me what to hold onto when everything feels unfamiliar.
Jun 264 min read


The Mistake That Ended a North Country Baseball Game—and What It Means for Business
A tough call in the final inning of a local baseball game offers a surprising reminder for business owners. Here’s what that game taught me about perspective, patience, and leadership.
Jun 184 min read


How One Northern NH Business Responded to a Misplaced Google Review
When your only bad review comes from someone you didn’t even work with, it stings—especially in a small town. This story walks through how one Northern New Hampshire business handled a one-star Google review that wasn’t truly theirs to carry, and what we can all learn about integrity, empathy, and reputation in the digital age.
Jun 53 min read


Why Facebook Isn’t Enough: A Real Look at Small Business Visibility in Northern New Hampshire
If Facebook is the only place you’re showing up online, your business is at risk.
In this post, I share a real conversation with a local business owner—and why relying on social media alone is no longer enough to stay visible, trusted, or findable in 2025.
May 303 min read


When Integrity Is Tested: What I Learned From a Letter That Nearly Ended My Business
What started as a respectful goodbye turned into an unexpected legal threat—and a powerful reminder of who I am and what I stand for. This story isn’t just about business. It’s about integrity, hard conversations, and the gift of staying true to your path, even when it’s tested.
May 225 min read


How North Country Business Owners Can Share Hard News Without Losing Trust
When Tamarack Green Recreation in Easton announced a new parking fee online, it wasn’t only the change that caused an uproar—it was how the news was delivered. In this post, Amanda McKeen breaks down the lessons for small business owners in Northern NH on how to share hard updates without damaging trust. Learn how clarity, tone, and timing shape your reputation—especially in close-knit communities.
May 124 min read


How to Spot Integrity and Expertise When Choosing a Digital Partner in New Hampshire
I’ve been thinking a lot about trust lately. Recently, I met with a local business owner who had hired a digital marketing partner. They...
May 23 min read


Slow Is Smooth, and Smooth Is Fast: A North Country Strategy for Business and Life
A North Country take on why slowing down can help your business grow smoother, faster, and with more clarity.
Apr 232 min read


What a Teen in a Fedora Taught Me About Business
A Walk to Yoga, and a Mind Full of Noise Last night was one of those spring evenings in the North Country that reminds you why you live...
Apr 154 min read


What Every New Hampshire Business Owner Needs to Remember
Saying no is hard—especially in a small town. But staying aligned and protecting your peace is how you build a business that lasts.
Apr 94 min read
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