125 episodes

Marketing Mantra is an online marketing podcast by 99signals.com, hosted by Sandeep Mallya. In the show, Sandeep shares actionable online marketing strategies he's learned through years of running a successful blog that generates over $12,000 in side income each month. You'll also hear from successful entrepreneurs from around the world who'll share insights on SEO, content marketing, social media marketing, and more.

Past guests have included Corey Haines (SwipeWell), Brad Smith (Wordable), Dan McGaw, and many more. Join our 3,000+ weekly listeners and level up your marketing skills.

Marketing Mantra Sandeep Mallya

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Marketing Mantra is an online marketing podcast by 99signals.com, hosted by Sandeep Mallya. In the show, Sandeep shares actionable online marketing strategies he's learned through years of running a successful blog that generates over $12,000 in side income each month. You'll also hear from successful entrepreneurs from around the world who'll share insights on SEO, content marketing, social media marketing, and more.

Past guests have included Corey Haines (SwipeWell), Brad Smith (Wordable), Dan McGaw, and many more. Join our 3,000+ weekly listeners and level up your marketing skills.

    Ep. #115 - The Basics of Local SEO: Dominating Your Niche Market

    Ep. #115 - The Basics of Local SEO: Dominating Your Niche Market

    Local SEO can transform your business, making it the go-to spot in your community for what you do best. In this episode, we dive deep into the basics of Local SEO and examine crucial strategies to help you drive more customers to your doorstep and boost your online visibility.

    Whether you’re managing a café, running a dental practice, or owning a quaint bookstore, these insights are tailored to help you thrive in your local market.

    Key Points We’ll Cover:


    Google Business Profile (GBP) Optimization: Unlock the potential of your business listing on Google. Learn the ins and outs of claiming, verifying, and optimizing your profile to ensure your business stands out and appeals to potential customers.
    On-Page SEO for Local Businesses: We'll guide you through the process of enhancing your website with strategic local keywords, ensuring consistency in your NAP (Name, Address, Phone Number) data, and crafting compelling local landing pages.
    Local Link Building: Discover effective strategies for building solid relationships with other local businesses, getting listed in reputable local directories, and leveraging local media to gain valuable backlinks.
    Local Content Creation: Learn how to engage your local audience with content that resonates, from blogging about community events to creating resource guides that highlight your area’s unique aspects.

    Tune in to optimize your Local SEO game and turn your business into a local landmark.

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    Resources Mentioned:


    Semrush's Listing Management Tool - https://www.99signals.com/semrush-local/
    BrightLocal - https://www.brightlocal.com/
    [Semrush Blog Post] Stand out in search with local business schema markup - https://www.semrush.com/local/blog/local-business-schema/



    Additional Local SEO Resources:


    ⁠Local Search Ranking Factors (Moz) - https://moz.com/learn/seo/local-ranking-factors
    Google Maps Marketing Guide for Ranking in Local Search (Nightwatch) - https://nightwatch.io/blog/google-maps-marketing
    Local SEO: The Definitive Guide (Backlinko) - https://backlinko.com/local-seo-guide

    Special Offer:

    Don't forget to grab your copy of “Link Building Secrets” for just $19. Not only will you get to explore my 27 top link building strategies, but you’ll also benefit from hands-on exercises and checklists to ensure flawless execution. This is the blueprint you need to boost your site's authority and open the door to earning $10,000 a month on the side.

    Buy your copy here: https://ebooks.99signals.com/link-building-secrets/order

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    BONUS RESOURCES + FREE DOWNLOADS

    If you're a fan of the podcast, here are some FREE online marketing resources from my blog, 99signals, to help you level up your marketing skills:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Ultimate Blogging Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ebooks.99signals.com/blogging-toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) - This eBook features 75+ marketing tools to help you blog better and boost your traffic!

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Essential Guide to Link Building with Infographics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://resources.99signals.com/infographic-backlinks-pdf) -  This PDF guide will show you how you can easily design an infographic and quickly build high-quality backlinks to supercharge your SEO.

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Top-rated articles at 99signals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.99signals.com/best/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) -  This page contains a list of all the top-rated articles on my blog. It’s a great place to get started if you’re visiting 99signals for the first time.

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    Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.99signals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more insights on SEO, blogging, and marketing.


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    • 11 min
    Ep. #114 - How to Do SEO with $0 (using Google Search Console & ChatGPT)

    Ep. #114 - How to Do SEO with $0 (using Google Search Console & ChatGPT)

    Curious about how to achieve top SEO rankings without spending a dime? In this episode, I reveal a zero-cost SEO hack that's been the cornerstone of our success at 99signals, drawing in over 100,000 organic visitors each month. Tune in to unlock the full potential of your SEO efforts with this proven method.

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    Resources Mentioned:

    Google Search Console - https://search.google.com/search-console/about

    ChatGPT - https://chat.openai.com/

    ChatGPT Prompt to upgrade your content: "I'll give you my blog content and I want you to paraphrase the main tips in the article which are heading tags so that they are clear, concise, and easy to understand at a glance."



    Additional Resources:


    How to Use ChatGPT with Semrush for SEO Success - https://www.99signals.com/chatgpt-semrush-seo/
    19 Easy SEO Tips to Boost Your Traffic - https://www.99signals.com/easy-seo-tips/



    Special Offer:

    Don't forget to grab your copy of “Link Building Secrets” for just $19. Not only will you get to explore my 27 top link building strategies, but you’ll also benefit from hands-on exercises and checklists to ensure flawless execution. This is the blueprint you need to boost your site's authority and open the door to earning $10,000 a month on the side.

    Buy your copy here: https://ebooks.99signals.com/link-building-secrets/order

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    BONUS RESOURCES + FREE DOWNLOADS

    If you're a fan of the podcast, here are some FREE online marketing resources from my blog, 99signals, to help you level up your marketing skills:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Ultimate Blogging Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ebooks.99signals.com/blogging-toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) - This eBook features 75+ marketing tools to help you blog better and boost your traffic!

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Essential Guide to Link Building with Infographics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://resources.99signals.com/infographic-backlinks-pdf) -  Did you know you could build high-quality, authoritative backlinks with well-designed infographics? This PDF guide will show you how you can easily design an infographic and quickly build high-quality backlinks to supercharge your SEO.

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Top-rated articles at 99signals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.99signals.com/best/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) -  This page contains a list of all the top-rated articles on my blog. It’s a great place to get started if you’re visiting 99signals for the first time.

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    Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.99signals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more insights on SEO, blogging, and marketing.


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    • 4 min
    Ep. #113 - 3 Ways to Build Backlinks When You're Just Getting Started

    Ep. #113 - 3 Ways to Build Backlinks When You're Just Getting Started

    In this episode, we unpack the essentials of link building for those just starting their SEO journey. Join us as we reveal three proven methods to build high-quality backlinks from scratch, even when you’re starting from ground zero in authority.

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    Resources Mentioned:

    Link Building Secrets (eBook): Access the eBook and bonuses: https://ebooks.99signals.com/link-building-secrets/order

    FindThatLead - https://findthatlead.com/en/

    Semrush Pro (2-week Trial) - https://www.99signals.com/semrush/

    Ahrefs Website Authority Checker - https://ahrefs.com/website-authority-checker

    Google Search Operators for Resource Page Link Building:


    "your topic" + "useful resources"
    "your topic" + "helpful resources"
    "your topic" + "additional resources"
    "top 10" "your topic" + resources
    "best of" "your topic" + resources
    inurl:resources "your topic"
    intitle:resources "your topic"

    Special Offer:

    Don't forget to grab your copy of “Link Building Secrets” for just $19. Not only will you get to explore my 27 top link building strategies, but you’ll also benefit from hands-on exercises and checklists to ensure flawless execution. This is the blueprint you need to boost your site's authority and open the door to earning $10,000 a month on the side.

    Buy your copy here: https://ebooks.99signals.com/link-building-secrets/order

    -=-=-=-=-

    BONUS RESOURCES + FREE DOWNLOADS

    If you're a fan of the podcast, here are some FREE online marketing resources from my blog, 99signals, to help you level up your marketing skills:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Ultimate Blogging Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ebooks.99signals.com/blogging-toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) - This eBook features 75+ marketing tools to help you blog better and boost your traffic!

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Essential Guide to Link Building with Infographics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://resources.99signals.com/infographic-backlinks-pdf) -  Did you know you could build high-quality, authoritative backlinks with well-designed infographics? This PDF guide will show you how you can easily design an infographic and quickly build high-quality backlinks to supercharge your SEO.

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Top-rated articles at 99signals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.99signals.com/best/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) -  This page contains a list of all the top-rated articles on my blog. It’s a great place to get started if you’re visiting 99signals for the first time.

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    Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.99signals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more insights on SEO, blogging, and marketing.


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    • 9 min
    Ep. #112 - Google SGE Explained: How SGE Could Disrupt Your Website Traffic

    Ep. #112 - Google SGE Explained: How SGE Could Disrupt Your Website Traffic

    Google's SGE (Search Generative Experience) is on the brink of revolutionizing the search industry. In this episode, we reveal the potential impact of Google SGE on website traffic and offer a few insider tips on optimizing content for this latest search feature and staying ahead in the SEO game.

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    Tools & resources discussed in this episode:


    Google SGE - https://labs.google/sge/ (as explained by Google)
    Semrush - Try Semrush Pro free for 14 days: https://www.99signals.com/semrush/

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    BONUS RESOURCES + FREE DOWNLOADS

    If you're a fan of the podcast, here are some FREE online marketing resources from my blog, 99signals, to help you level up your marketing skills:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Ultimate Blogging Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ebooks.99signals.com/blogging-toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠) - This eBook features 75+ marketing tools to help you blog better and boost your traffic!

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Ultimate Guide to Link Building⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://resources.99signals.com/link-building-ebook⁠⁠⁠⁠) - Learn 25 powerful strategies to build high-quality backlinks, improve search engine rankings, and drive targeted traffic to your site.

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Essential Guide to Link Building with Infographics⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://resources.99signals.com/infographic-backlinks-pdf) -  Did you know you could build high-quality, authoritative backlinks with well-designed infographics? This PDF guide will show you how you can easily design an infographic and quickly build high-quality backlinks to supercharge your SEO.

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Top-rated articles at 99signals⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.99signals.com/best/⁠⁠⁠⁠) -  This page contains a list of all the top-rated articles on my blog. It’s a great place to get started if you’re visiting 99signals for the first time.

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    Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.99signals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more insights on SEO, blogging, and marketing.


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    • 7 min
    Ep. #111 - 5 Best Traffic Analysis Tools to Improve Your Website’s Performance

    Ep. #111 - 5 Best Traffic Analysis Tools to Improve Your Website’s Performance

    Keeping tabs on your website’s traffic is your golden ticket to making smart, data-backed choices about how well your marketing efforts and campaigns are doing.

    In this episode, I reveal the 5 best traffic analysis tools to optimize your site's performance.

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    Tools & resources discussed in this episode:


    [Blog Post] ⁠7 Best Traffic Analysis Tools to Boost Your Website’s Performance - https://www.99signals.com/best-traffic-analysis-tools/
    Semrush .Trends - Sign up for a 14-day free trial of Semrush .Trends + Semrush Pro - https://www.99signals.com/semrush-trends/
    SE Ranking - Sign up for a 2-week trial: https://www.99signals.com/se-ranking/
    Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - https://www.99signals.com/ahrefs-webmaster-tools/
    Google Analytics - https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/
    Google Search Console - https://search.google.com/search-console/about

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    BONUS RESOURCES + FREE DOWNLOADS

    If you're a fan of the podcast, here are some FREE online marketing resources from my blog, 99signals, to help you level up your marketing skills:

    ⁠⁠⁠The Ultimate Blogging Toolkit⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://ebooks.99signals.com/blogging-toolkit⁠⁠⁠) - This eBook features 75+ marketing tools to help you blog better and boost your traffic!

    ⁠⁠⁠The Ultimate Guide to Link Building⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://resources.99signals.com/link-building-ebook⁠⁠⁠) - Learn 25 powerful strategies to build high-quality backlinks, improve search engine rankings, and drive targeted traffic to your site.

    ⁠⁠⁠The Essential Guide to Link Building with Infographics⁠⁠⁠ (https://resources.99signals.com/infographic-backlinks-pdf) -  Did you know you could build high-quality, authoritative backlinks with well-designed infographics? This PDF guide will show you how you can easily design an infographic and quickly build high-quality backlinks to supercharge your SEO.

    ⁠⁠⁠Top-rated articles at 99signals⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.99signals.com/best/⁠⁠⁠) -  This page contains a list of all the top-rated articles on my blog. It’s a great place to get started if you’re visiting 99signals for the first time.

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    Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.99signals.com⁠⁠⁠ for more insights on SEO, blogging, and marketing.


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    • 8 min
    Ep. #110 - Black Friday Special 2023: AppSumo's Top 3 Early Bird Deals

    Ep. #110 - Black Friday Special 2023: AppSumo's Top 3 Early Bird Deals

    It's that time of the year again: AppSumo's Black Friday 2023 is finally here!

    Mark your calendars for November 19 to November 28, because this year’s lineup of deals is nothing short of spectacular.

    While AppSumo's Black Friday main event launches on November 19, there are a few early access deals up for grabs right now!

    You can find AppSumo's entire Black Friday early access lineup here: https://www.99signals.com/appsumo-black-friday-deals/

    In this episode, I reveal my top 3 picks among AppSumo's Black Friday Early Access Deals.

    Shop AppSumo's Black Friday Early Access deals here: https://www.99signals.com/appsumo/

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    Tools & resources discussed in this episode:


    ⁠🚀 SEOCrawl - https://www.99signals.com/seocrawl-bfcm/
    🚀 Depositphotos -https://www.99signals.com/depositphotos-bfcm/
    🚀 Sessions - https://www.99signals.com/sessions-black-friday/
    [Blog Post] Check out the entire lineup of AppSumo Early Access Deals here: https://www.99signals.com/appsumo-black-friday-deals/
    [Video] 3 BEST AppSumo Black Friday Early Access Deals - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU3_81Mhmuw
    Subscribe to my YouTube channel for in-depth reviews & tutorials of trending SaaS tools and business software: https://www.youtube.com/@99signals/

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    BONUS RESOURCES + FREE DOWNLOADS

    If you're a fan of the podcast, here are some FREE online marketing resources from my blog, 99signals, to help you level up your marketing skills:

    ⁠⁠⁠The Ultimate Blogging Toolkit⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://ebooks.99signals.com/blogging-toolkit⁠⁠⁠) - This eBook features 75+ marketing tools to help you blog better and boost your traffic!

    ⁠⁠⁠The Ultimate Guide to Link Building⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://resources.99signals.com/link-building-ebook⁠⁠⁠) - Learn 25 powerful strategies to build high-quality backlinks, improve search engine rankings, and drive targeted traffic to your site.

    ⁠⁠⁠The Essential Guide to Link Building with Infographics⁠⁠⁠ (https://resources.99signals.com/infographic-backlinks-pdf) -  Did you know you could build high-quality, authoritative backlinks with well-designed infographics? This PDF guide will show you how you can easily design an infographic and quickly build high-quality backlinks to supercharge your SEO.

    ⁠⁠⁠Top-rated articles at 99signals⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.99signals.com/best/⁠⁠⁠) -  This page contains a list of all the top-rated articles on my blog. It’s a great place to get started if you’re visiting 99signals for the first time.

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    Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.99signals.com⁠⁠⁠ for more insights on SEO, blogging, and marketing.


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    • 8 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
3 Ratings

3 Ratings

RoninMarketeer ,

Sandeep knows the topic and delivers!

I'm both a listener and have been a guest. Sandeep knows how to run the show - interesting and actionable content, everything a marketing cast needs!

Gracccciiieeee99 ,

Wonderful Podcasts and Info!

99Signals is a great podcast and Sandeep is incredibly knowledgable. The epiosdes are easy to follow and a fun listen, but are also full of truly helpful information and advice.

AshleyKimler ,

Great for all understanding levels.

Sandeep is a skilled marketing professional with an excellent grasp on modern digital marketing concepts. Marketing Mantra is a great podcast for beginner, intermediate, and advanced marketers. The tools and tactics covered are well-organized, easy-to-understand, tested, and powerful.

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