# Blackhawk Digital Marketing

> Blackhawk is a digital marketing agency headquartered in Austin, Texas, built for health, wellness, beauty and fitness businesses: gyms, boutique fitness studios, med spas, salons, barbershops, clinics and the multi-location groups they grow into. The agency plans and runs SEO, Google and Meta advertising, social media, branding, AI marketing and website design and development as one connected strategy, and reports results in booked appointments, memberships and rebookings.

- Website: https://blackhawkdm.com/ (every page URL ends in a trailing slash; full list at https://blackhawkdm.com/sitemap.xml)
- Headquarters: Austin, TX. Serves the Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio metros, the rest of Texas, and clients beyond.
- Track record: ten years in business, 730+ clients served, 100+ ad accounts under management, about $1M in monthly managed ad spend.
- Services: SEO (local, technical, on-site, off-page, and AI search / AEO / GEO), paid advertising (Google Ads, Meta Ads, geofencing, programmatic, LinkedIn, TikTok, Apple Search Ads and ChatGPT ads), social media marketing, branding and graphic design, email marketing, content marketing, and website design, development, support and HIPAA-compliant hosting.
- Industries: gyms and fitness clubs, group and personal training, yoga, Pilates, dance and martial arts studios, sports performance, med spas and day spas, hair and beauty salons, barbershops, lash and nail studios, massage and wellness centers, chiropractic, physical therapy, dental, medical practices and clinics, behavioral and mental health, pet wellness, and multi-location and franchise groups; also home services, restaurants, hospitality, real estate and financial services.
- Pricing: every engagement is scoped to the client's market and goals, and the price is agreed up front and does not move. Prices are not published on the site; use the contact page.
- Contact: https://blackhawkdm.com/contact/ or (512) 736-0127. Replies within one business day.

## Core services

- [Health & Wellness Marketing Agency](https://blackhawkdm.com/wellness-marketing-agency/): Blackhawk is a health and wellness marketing agency for gyms, studios, salons, spas and clinics. Every dollar tied to booked appointments.
- [SEO Agency](https://blackhawkdm.com/seo-agency/): Austin SEO agency for gyms, studios, salons, spas and clinics. Get found by people nearby who are ready to book.
- [Paid Advertising (PPC) Agency](https://blackhawkdm.com/paid-advertising-agency/): Google and Meta ads management for Austin wellness businesses. 100+ ad accounts, ~$1M monthly managed spend, flat retainers.
- [Social Media Agency](https://blackhawkdm.com/social-media-agency/): Content, scheduling and paid social for Austin gyms, studios and salons, handled for you and tied to booked appointments.
- [Web Design & Development Agency](https://blackhawkdm.com/web-agency/): Websites for Austin gyms, studios, salons and clinics, built to take bookings, fast to load, easy for your team to run.
- [Branding Agency](https://blackhawkdm.com/branding-agency/): Brand strategy through finished artwork for Austin studios, salons and spas.
- [AI Marketing Agency](https://blackhawkdm.com/ai-marketing-agency/): Blackhawk uses AI to move faster and get wellness businesses found in AI search, including ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews.

## Website services

- [Web Design Company in Austin, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/web/web-design-agency/): Web design for Austin wellness businesses. See the work, then talk to the team that will build yours.
- [Web Development in Austin, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/web/web-development-agency/): Custom web development for Austin businesses — built to convert, easy for your team to run, handed over with full ownership.
- [Website Support & Maintenance](https://blackhawkdm.com/web/web-support-services/): Hosting, updates, backups and support for Austin wellness businesses — your site kept fast, secure and current without you thinking about it.
- [HIPAA Compliant Web Hosting & Support](https://blackhawkdm.com/web/hipaa-compliant-web-hosting/): HIPAA compliant hosting, maintenance and support for med spas, clinics and wellness practices. Fast, secure, fully handled for you.
- [Content Marketing Agency in Austin, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/web/content-marketing-agency/): Content marketing for Austin gyms, studios, salons and clinics — blogs, landing pages and copy that bring people to the book.

## SEO services

- [Local SEO Agency in Austin, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/seo/local-seo-agency/): Local SEO for wellness and service businesses in Texas. Get found when someone nearby searches for a gym, studio, salon, spa or clinic.
- [Technical SEO Agency in Austin, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/seo/technical-seo-agency/): Technical SEO audits and fixes for Austin businesses. Find what is holding your site back and get it repaired.
- [SEO Services in Austin, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/seo/seo-services/): On-site SEO for Austin gyms, studios, salons and clinics — keyword research, technical fixes and content that compounds.
- [Off Page SEO Services & Link Building](https://blackhawkdm.com/seo/off-page-seo-services/): Off-page SEO services — digital PR, citations and link building that raise authority without risking a penalty.

## Paid advertising services

- [Google Ads Agency in Austin, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/ads/google-ads-agency/): Google Ads management for Austin gyms, studios, salons and clinics. 100+ accounts, ~$1M monthly managed spend, flat monthly retainers.
- [Meta Ads Agency | Facebook & Instagram](https://blackhawkdm.com/ads/meta-ads-agency/): Meta ads management for wellness businesses — Facebook and Instagram campaigns tied to booked appointments, not impressions.
- [Geofencing Ads Agency in Austin, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/ads/geofencing-ads-agency/): Geofencing advertising for Austin studios, gyms and clinics — reach people inside a radius you choose, including a competitor's.
- [Programmatic Ads Agency](https://blackhawkdm.com/ads/programmatic-ads-agency/): Programmatic advertising for multi-location wellness groups — audience buying across display, video and connected TV.
- [Apple Search Ads Agency](https://blackhawkdm.com/ads/apple-search-ads-agency/): Win the App Store search your users start with. Blackhawk runs Apple Search Ads with intent-structured keywords, custom product pages, and MMP measurement down to cost per payer, not just per install.

## Social media services

- [TikTok Marketing Agency in Austin, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/social/tik-tok-ads-agency/): TikTok advertising for Austin studios, salons and gyms — reach a younger local audience and turn views into bookings.
- [LinkedIn Ads Agency](https://blackhawkdm.com/social/linkedin-ads-agency/): LinkedIn advertising for multi-location wellness groups and B2B services — campaigns built around pipeline, not follower counts.
- [Social Media Marketing in Austin, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/social/social-media-marketing/): Organic social media management for Austin gyms, studios and salons — content, scheduling and analytics, handled for you.

## Branding services

- [Brand Development Agency in Austin, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/brand/brand-development-agency/): Brand development for Austin wellness and beauty businesses — positioning, naming, identity and the system to apply it.
- [Brand Communication Agency](https://blackhawkdm.com/brand/brand-communication-agency/): Brand communications for wellness businesses — messaging, tone and the guidelines that keep every touchpoint consistent.
- [Graphic Design Agency in Austin, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/brand/graphic-design-agency/): Graphic design for Austin studios, salons and spas — social templates, print, signage and finished artwork, on brand every time.
- [Email Marketing Agency in Austin, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/brand/email-marketing-agency/): Email marketing for Austin gyms, studios and salons — campaigns your clients open, built around rebookings and memberships.

## AI marketing services

- [AI SEO Agency | AEO & GEO Services](https://blackhawkdm.com/ai-seo-agency/): Show up when ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews answer your customers' questions — schema, entity identity and quotable pages.
- [ChatGPT Ads & AI Chat Advertising](https://blackhawkdm.com/chatgpt-ads-services/): Early-mover advertising inside ChatGPT and AI chat surfaces — planned, measured and tied to booked appointments, not impressions.

## Wellness specialties

- [Health & Wellness SEO Agency](https://blackhawkdm.com/wellness-seo-agency/): SEO for wellness businesses — gyms, studios, salons, spas and clinics. Rank for the searches that fill your book.
- [Wellness Website Design & Development](https://blackhawkdm.com/wellness-web-agency/): Websites for gyms, studios, salons, spas and clinics — built around your booking platform, fast on mobile, easy to run.
- [Wellness PPC Agency | Google & Meta Ads](https://blackhawkdm.com/wellness-ppc-agency/): Paid ads for gyms, studios, salons, spas and clinics. Flat monthly retainers, no percentage of spend, every dollar tied to bookings.
- [Wellness Social Media Marketing Agency](https://blackhawkdm.com/wellness-social-media-agency/): Social media management for gyms, studios, salons and spas. Content that fills classes and chairs, not just a feed.
- [Wellness Branding Agency](https://blackhawkdm.com/wellness-branding-agency/): Brand strategy, identity and finished artwork for gyms, studios, salons and spas.

## Company

- [Home](https://blackhawkdm.com/): The digital marketing agency built for the age of AI. Austin marketing agency for gyms, studios, salons and clinics.
- [About Blackhawk](https://blackhawkdm.com/about/): Ten years in business, 730+ clients served, headquartered in Austin, Texas. Meet the team that will actually work on your account.
- [Industries We Serve](https://blackhawkdm.com/industries/): Fitness, wellness, beauty and multi-location groups. Marketing built around how your business actually takes bookings.
- [Case Studies](https://blackhawkdm.com/case-studies/): Real results for real businesses across wellness, home services, food and hospitality. What we built and what it produced.
- [Blog](https://blackhawkdm.com/blog/): Practical marketing guidance for owner-operators: SEO, ads, social and web, written by the people doing the work.
- [Giving Back](https://blackhawkdm.com/about/giving-back/): Community work and pro-bono builds with Austin charities.
- [Contact](https://blackhawkdm.com/contact/): Tell us what you need and we will come back within one business day. Call (512) 736-0127.

## Locations

- [Austin, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/austin-tx/): Blackhawk is an Austin digital marketing agency serving Round Rock, Georgetown and Killeen. SEO, ads, social and web under one roof.
- [Georgetown, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/austin-tx/georgetown/): Get found, get leads, grow online. Georgetown SEO, web design and development, search ads, social media, and digital marketing experts. Click to start.
- [Killeen, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/austin-tx/killeen/): Helping Killeen businesses grow with expert digital marketing – SEO, website design and development, and paid ads. Ready to get started? Click now.
- [Round Rock, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/austin-tx/round-rock/): Need a new, optimized website, help with SEO, social media marketing, or search advertising in Round Rock? Let’s talk. Click to get started.
- [Dallas, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas/): Get started with Blackhawk Digital Marketing. We are a marketing agency specializing in web design and development, SEO, social media, and paid advertising.
- [Allen, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas-tx/allen/): Helping Allen businesses stand out online with digital marketing services – SEO, web design and development, content, ads, and more. Click to get started.
- [Arlington, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas-tx/arlington/): Arlington businesses trust Blackhawk for web design and development, SEO, social, paid search, and content marketing. Ready to grow? Click to get started.
- [Carrollton, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas-tx/carrollton/): Digital marketing services that drive results – website design and development, SEO, paid search, and content. Serving Carrollton. Click to start now.
- [Denton, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas-tx/denton/): Need website design and development, SEO, or social media marketing in Denton? We’ve got you covered. Click to get started with Blackhawk today.
- [Fort Worth, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas-tx/fort-worth/): We provide website design and development, content marketing, social media, SEO, and paid search services to businesses in Fort Worth. Click to get started.
- [Frisco, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas-tx/frisco/): We help Frisco businesses grow with beautiful, optimized websites, SEO, content marketing, and paid search ads. Ready to win online? Click to begin.
- [Garland, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas-tx/garland/): Garland digital marketing strategies done right – website design and development, SEO, social media, content, and paid search. Click here to get started.
- [Grand Prairie, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas-tx/grand-prairie/): Serving Grand Prairie with expert web design and development, SEO, content marketing, and paid media. Let’s grow your business – click to start.
- [Irving, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas-tx/irving/): Boost your Irving business with expert web design and development, SEO, social media, and content marketing. Let’s grow together – click to get started.
- [Lewisville, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas-tx/lewisville/): Web design and development, SEO, and social media and content marketing for Lewisville’s growth-focused businesses. Start your digital journey today.
- [McKinney, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas-tx/mckinney/): Website design and development, SEO, social media marketing, and content marketing for McKinney businesses. Click now to power up your online presence.
- [Mesquite, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas-tx/mesquite/): Mesquite website design, content, and development, SEO, social media, paid advertising, and more – all in one place. Click to take the first step.
- [Plano, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas-tx/plano/): Website design, SEO, paid search, social media, and more for Plano businesses. Let’s build something great together. Click to get started today.
- [Richardson, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas-tx/richardson/): Ready to grow your Richardson business online? We offer expert SEO, web design and development, content marketing, social media, and more. Click to begin.
- [Waco, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/dallas-tx/waco/): From website design, content, and development, to social media, to SEO, and more, we help Waco businesses thrive online. Click to get started today.
- [Houston, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/houston/): Blackhawk works with Houston businesses to create and execute on marketing strategies that create brand awareness and generate leads. Click to get started.
- [Bryan, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/houston-tx/bryan/): Digital marketing that works: SEO, web design and development, paid search, and more for Bryan businesses. Click to get started with Blackhawk now.
- [College Station, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/houston-tx/college-station/): Marketing experts helping College Station businesses succeed online with web design and development, paid search, and more. Click here to get started.
- [Conroe, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/houston-tx/conroe/): Smart digital marketing for Conroe businesses – work with us for website design and development, SEO, social media, and paid ads. Click here to grow your brand.
- [League City, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/houston-tx/league-city/): We're League City's expert digital marketing team – offering SEO, website design and development, paid search, and more. Click to get started today.
- [Pasadena, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/houston-tx/pasadena/): Custom website design and development, SEO, social media marketing, and search ads for Pasadena businesses. Click now and grow your brand.
- [Pearland, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/houston-tx/pearland/): Pearland’s trusted partner in web design and development, content marketing, SEO, and search ads. Click to get started and grow your business.
- [Sugar Land, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/houston-tx/sugar-land/): Sugar Land businesses – let’s elevate your online presence with SEO, content marketing, search ads, social media, and web design. Click to begin.
- [The Woodlands, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/houston-tx/the-woodlands/): We help businesses in The Woodlands shine online – from SEO, to website design and development, to ads and content that convert. Click to begin.
- [San Antonio, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/san-antonio/): Blackhawk is a digital marketing agency providing website, social media, SEO, and paid advertising services to businesses in San Antonio. Click to get started.
- [New Braunfels, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/san-antonio-tx/new-braunfels/): We are a one-stop shop for New Braunfels businesses with expert web design and development, SEO, social media, and content marketing. Click now to grow.
- [Temple, TX](https://blackhawkdm.com/san-antonio-tx/temple/): All-in-one digital marketing for Temple, Texas – SEO, website design and development, ads, and social media that converts. Click here to start.

## Case studies

- [Pesca Holding (BTX, Skyco, Texas Sun & Shade) case study](https://blackhawkdm.com/case-studies/btx-skyco/): How Blackhawk worked with BTX, Skyco, Texas Sun & Shade, and Pesca Holding to create 4 websites and drive growth for BTX and Skyco.
- [Keep Austin Beautiful case study](https://blackhawkdm.com/case-studies/keep-austin-beautiful/): In 2024, Blackhawk improved the usability of the Keep Austin Beautiful website through expert web design, SEO work, and content marketing. Click to learn more.
- [SmileRight Kids Dentistry case study](https://blackhawkdm.com/case-studies/smileright-kids/): How Blackhawk ensured a timely and successful launch for a new pediatric dentistry business located in College Station, Texas.
- [Texas Treats case study](https://blackhawkdm.com/case-studies/texas-treats/): See how Blackhawk increased sales for online Texas-themed gift seller Texas Treats through expert SEO services and other digital marketing strategies.
- [Cabo Bobs case study](https://blackhawkdm.com/case-studies/cabo-bobs-burritos/): Classic Austin eatery Cabo Bob's was in need of a new website – Blackhawk delivered. We redesigned their site from top to bottom, including a new menu layout.
- [Oubre Medical case study](https://blackhawkdm.com/case-studies/oubre-medical/): From brand, to a website revamp, to digital advertising, Blackhawk helped functional wellness service provider Oubre Medical grow their patient base.
- [Keller Williams case study](https://blackhawkdm.com/case-studies/keller-williams/): We worked with one of the nation's largest real estate companies, Keller Williams, to push several websites live and provide fractional project management.
- [Pop-A-Lock case study](https://blackhawkdm.com/case-studies/pop-a-lock/): Blackhawk undertook a large digital advertising and website optimization project for national locksmithing chain Pop-A-Lock. Click to read more.
- [Buc-ee's case study](https://blackhawkdm.com/case-studies/buc-ees/): Iconic gas station and convenience store chain Buc-ee's worked with Blackhawk to raise awareness of their new locations with digital ads and billboards.
- [Nulo Pet Food case study](https://blackhawkdm.com/case-studies/nulo-pet-foods/): Through a series of digital ads, Blackhawk's paid advertising experts were able to drive real growth for the pet food company Nulo. Click to read more.

## Team

- [Jonathan Windham](https://blackhawkdm.com/team/jonathan-windham/): Founder & CEO
- [Sara Wickey](https://blackhawkdm.com/team/sara-wickey/): President
- [John Mann](https://blackhawkdm.com/team/john-mann/): Head of AI
- [Alexa Smith](https://blackhawkdm.com/team/alexa-smith/): Account Manager
- [Jessica Stowe](https://blackhawkdm.com/team/jessica-stowe/): Project Manager
- [Juan Garcia Jiménez](https://blackhawkdm.com/team/juan-garcia/): Web Services Manager
- [Bren McMurray](https://blackhawkdm.com/team/bren-mcmurray/): Senior Web Specialist
- [Wren Valles](https://blackhawkdm.com/team/wren-valles/): Senior Web Development Specialist
- [Julian Dudgeon](https://blackhawkdm.com/team/julian-dudgeon/): Account Executive
- [Megan Rush](https://blackhawkdm.com/team/megan-rush/): Designer
- [Rick O'Connell](https://blackhawkdm.com/team/rick-oconnell/): Web Operations Specialist
- [Jimmy Hogerty](https://blackhawkdm.com/team/jimmy-hogerty/): Lead Engineer

## Blog posts

- [Alamo Drafthouse: More Than Movies, It’s a Cinematic Experience Rooted in Texas.](https://blackhawkdm.com/alamo-drafthouse-story/): Sometimes a simple idea, fueled by passion and a desire for something better, can blossom into a cultural phenomenon. For movie lovers... (May 6, 2025)
- [Siete Family Foods: A journey of flavor, family, and sticking together.](https://blackhawkdm.com/siete-family-foods-story/): Sometimes life throws curveballs that alter our trajectory. These moments can feel massive, ripping us away from what we know and who we... (April 14, 2025)
- [What to expect working with a top Austin SEO company.](https://blackhawkdm.com/top-austin-seo-company/): Built in Austin, an online community for local tech companies and startups has released their list of top SEO companies in Austin for 2023... (October 25, 2023)
- [How to do SEO: just do what feels right.](https://blackhawkdm.com/how-to-do-seo/): One can’t really talk about SEO without mentioning SEO King, Brian Dean. His blog, Backlinko, is a hub of information on the practice of... (September 5, 2023)
- [8 reasons Gusto is the best payroll software for small to medium-sized businesses.](https://blackhawkdm.com/why-gusto-is-the-best-payroll-software/): For small to medium-size businesses, finding the right payroll platform can be a daunting task. (September 29, 2022)
- [17 must-follow Instagram accounts for learning graphic design.](https://blackhawkdm.com/best-instagram-accounts-for-graphic-design/): One of the most effective ways to become a better graphic designer is to pay attention and follow those who are already experts. (August 9, 2022)
- [How to add users to Google Analytics.](https://blackhawkdm.com/how-to-add-users-to-google-analytics/): This article covers how to manage the list of users that have access to and can edit your Google Analytics properties. (July 20, 2022)
- [How to redirect HubSpot forms to a Thank You page.](https://blackhawkdm.com/how-to-redirect-hubspot-forms-to-pages/): In this article, we’ll cover how to redirect HubSpot lead capture forms to thank you pages for tracking purposes. (July 14, 2022)
- [Google Business Profile vicinity update: what you need to know.](https://blackhawkdm.com/google-business-profile-vicinity-update/): On November 30th, 2021, Google released an algorithm update that changed a lot in the Google My Business world. This update has now been... (May 17, 2022)
- [Beware! Google Business Profile hijacking scams.](https://blackhawkdm.com/google-business-profile-hijacking-scams/): Business owners are being targeted by scammers trying to gain access to their Google Business profiles. When the scammers get control of... (March 31, 2022)
- [The best way to track local SEO: Local Falcon scans.](https://blackhawkdm.com/tracking-local-seo-with-local-falcon/): Local Keyword Scans is a tool you can leverage to see Google map pack rankings for specific keywords – for your company, as well as your... (March 28, 2022)
- [Google introduces Topics API, new ad targeting and user privacy solution.](https://blackhawkdm.com/about-googles-topics-api/): On January 25, 2022, Google announced Topics, their new Privacy Sandbox solution – a replacement for their previous proposal, FLoC. (January 26, 2022)
- [What to do after expanded text ads are gone: complete guide to RSAs.](https://blackhawkdm.com/complete-guide-to-responsive-search-ads/): In the fall of 2021, Google announced that Expanded Text Ads are going away forever on June 30, 2022. From then on, Responsive Search Ads... (January 7, 2022)
- [How to audit a Google Ads account: complete guide [2022].](https://blackhawkdm.com/how-to-audit-google-ads-account/): Regular audits of your Google Ads account are a good way to ensure that you’re following best practices for campaign structure and setup,... (January 7, 2022)
- [How to find your Google Ads account ID.](https://blackhawkdm.com/how-to-find-google-ads-account-id/): So, someone's asked you for your 10 digit Google Ads account ID? (August 4, 2021)
- [Closed in observance of Juneteenth.](https://blackhawkdm.com/closed-in-observance-of-juneteenth/): Since 2020, Blackhawk has observed Juneteenth as one of our official company holidays — meaning we close our office and give employees the... (June 17, 2021)
- [Top 10 free digital marketing certifications to advance your career.](https://blackhawkdm.com/best-free-digital-marketing-certifications/): Whether you’re switching careers and want to add some qualifications to your resume or you’re looking to broaden your industry knowledge,... (April 28, 2021)
- [Naming conventions best practices.](https://blackhawkdm.com/file-naming-convention-best-practices/): In the everyday storm of file creation and downloads, it’s easy to store things away using whatever phrase pops into your head. A photo for... (April 28, 2021)
- [How to add depth to your designs.](https://blackhawkdm.com/how-to-add-depth-to-your-designs/): No matter if you’re an independent startup or established agency, eye-catching designs help you stand out. Through arresting graphics,... (April 28, 2021)
- [How to optimize images for fast website load times and SEO.](https://blackhawkdm.com/how-to-optimize-images-for-seo/): It is a truth universally acknowledged that a person, when faced with a slow website, will throw their computer across the room in... (April 28, 2021)
- [How a custom-designed website instantly rockets your company to the top.](https://blackhawkdm.com/how-a-custom-website-benefits-your-business/): When it comes to your brand, looks matter. Just like a well-groomed job candidate stands out from one who looks like they woke up 30... (January 29, 2021)
- [Blackhawk is now a Stigmafree company.](https://blackhawkdm.com/what-it-means-to-be-stigmafree/): At this point, calling the past year “challenging” is beyond cliche — and an enormous understatement. Isolation, social upheaval, and the... (January 7, 2021)
- [27 best free digital marketing tools and plugins.](https://blackhawkdm.com/best-free-digital-marketing-tools/): The digital marketing landscape is vast and can definitely be confusing. On top of that, it seems like understanding it and using the most... (January 5, 2021)
- [10 places to find the best free stock images.](https://blackhawkdm.com/where-to-find-the-best-free-stock-images/): Whether you’re a freelance creative or agency designer, finding a quality stock image can come in handy. Not only do these visuals save you... (January 3, 2021)
- [Comprehensive guide to Google search results pages [2021].](https://blackhawkdm.com/guide-to-google-search-results-page/): Chances are, you’ve probably Googled your fair share of queries, and you might have even noticed that the search results page sometimes... (November 23, 2020)
- [Business email etiquette for Reply All: 10 tips on how to use it.](https://blackhawkdm.com/when-to-use-reply-all/): Clicking Reply All sends your message to everyone in the email chain. It can be rather noisy! (November 16, 2020)
- [25 most important digital marketing KPIs for tracking business growth.](https://blackhawkdm.com/most-important-digital-marketing-kpis/): Now that you’ve taken the step to transform the way you advertise your products and services, it’s common to feel overwhelmed or confused... (November 12, 2020)
- [17 proven steps to gain thousands of real Instagram followers [2021].](https://blackhawkdm.com/how-to-gain-real-instagram-followers/): You’ve mastered Google Ads and your Facebook page has lots of likes and engagement, but still aren’t seeing the following you want? While... (October 29, 2020)
- [How to boost Instagram stories: 3 easy steps to creating attention-grabbing GIFs.](https://blackhawkdm.com/how-to-post-gifs-as-instagram-stories/): GIFs are leading the social media revolution by changing how brands use and recreate content to draw the eyes of millions of users. In the... (October 23, 2020)
- [Why your small business needs these 5 social media channels to be successful.](https://blackhawkdm.com/why-your-business-needs-social-media/): As a small business owner, you have likely realized how vital social media is to getting your company’s brand on the radar of potential... (October 15, 2020)
- [Should you invest in Google Ads or SEO to drive more traffic to your website?](https://blackhawkdm.com/google-ads-or-seo-to-drive-traffic/): So, your competitor is getting more traffic and sales than you. (September 29, 2020)
- [5 must-know design tips our Lead Designer has learned in 2020.](https://blackhawkdm.com/design-tips-2020/): Graphic design is one of the most powerfu (September 23, 2020)
- [Google Business Profile do's and don'ts: quick checklist for best local search.](https://blackhawkdm.com/dos-and-donts-google-business-profile/): Have a Google My Business listing? (September 14, 2020)
- [Want your business to rank first on Google? You need the Google Guaranteed badge.](https://blackhawkdm.com/how-to-get-google-guaranteed/): Google is on track to release an upgrade to your Google My Business profile called Google Guarantee. We're here to tell you what it is, how... (August 3, 2020)
- [Google Ads Express "pay per phrase" is a scam.](https://blackhawkdm.com/google-ads-pay-per-phrase-is-a-scam/): Sigh. It's happened to the best of us. We naively click on a link promising free AirPods, or an email from your boss telling you to "Check... (March 24, 2020)
- [157 things to do during Coronavirus](https://blackhawkdm.com/157-things-to-do-during-coronavirus/): Now that you’ve been quarantined into the abyss of loneliness and despair, just think, now’s the time to do those things you wish you had... (March 15, 2020)
- [Crash course: weekend in Austin.](https://blackhawkdm.com/weekend-in-austin-what-to-do/): Like the rest of the Austin population, we at Blackhawk were so disappointed about the cancellation of SXSW. While it's a necessary... (March 11, 2020)
- [ATX greenspaces you can't miss.](https://blackhawkdm.com/austin-greenspaces/): With a shiny new high-rise popping up in downtown Austin nearly every week, it's hard to believe how much lush green-space we still have... (March 9, 2020)
- [How to stop "accidentally" overspending your money on Google Ads.](https://blackhawkdm.com/stop-overspending-on-google-ads/): Because of their market dominance, some might say that they don’t always have your best interests at heart. (July 26, 2019)
- [Beware! Google Business Profile launches new short names for profiles.](https://blackhawkdm.com/new-gbp-short-names-for-profiles/): If you're verified on Google My Business, you’re eligible for a short name, a custom name that makes your profile easier for customers to find online. (July 12, 2019)
- [The ultimate guide to Google Ads terminology.](https://blackhawkdm.com/guide-to-google-ads-terminology/): If you’re a Google Ads novice, the whole concept can seem… well, intimidating. There’s a lot going on and it can take weeks or months to... (June 10, 2019)
- [How Google Search Ads drive leads for your business.](https://blackhawkdm.com/how-google-search-ads-drive-leads/): Are you considering running ads on Google Search to get more customers for your business? (June 10, 2019)
- [Increase your ROI with Google Local Services ads.](https://blackhawkdm.com/increase-roi-with-google-local-services/): Advertising for your business can be scary. Everyone knows the saying, “You’ve got to spend money to make money,” but no one ever mentions... (June 10, 2019)
- [Google trends and digital marketing: branding tops the list for 2019.](https://blackhawkdm.com/google-trends-and-digital-marketing/): Google Trends is a great place to get real-time info on your related industry. (May 29, 2019)
- [Sitting down with Blackhawk: women in the workplace.](https://blackhawkdm.com/women-in-the-workplace/): Q. What does it mean to you that Blackhawk is 50% female owned and over 65% female run? A. I feel proud. The women I work with are... (February 1, 2019)
- [How to future-proof your digital marketing.](https://blackhawkdm.com/future-proof-your-digital-marketing/): Digital marketing is constantly evolving, and it’s easy to feel behind the curve very quickly. While you don’t necessarily need to spend... (August 24, 2018)
- [Keeping cool in ATX: sweet treats around the city.](https://blackhawkdm.com/sweet-treats-in-austin-texas/): With temperatures getting up to the 100s in the summer here in ATX, we know keeping cool is as important as ever. (August 20, 2018)
- [Top 10 healthy restaurants in Austin, TX.](https://blackhawkdm.com/healthy-restaurants-austin-texas/): A poke restaurant so nice they named it twice. As one of the most recent food trends around, the Hawaiian dish of poke has welcomed all... (August 17, 2018)

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- [Pets of Blackhawk](https://blackhawkdm.com/about/our-pets/): The unofficial leadership team.
- [Privacy Policy](https://blackhawkdm.com/privacy-policy/): How Blackhawk collects, uses, stores, shares and protects personal information across the website and the Blackhawk AI application.
- [Terms of Service](https://blackhawkdm.com/terms-of-service/): Terms governing Blackhawk's advertising, promotion and marketing services.
- [SMS Terms & Conditions](https://blackhawkdm.com/sms-terms-conditions/): Terms of Blackhawk's SMS program: frequency, STOP and HELP keywords, rates and privacy.