I remember submitting a pitch to SMX in my early years while still in the Cayman Islands. I don’t even remember the topic, but I do remember one thing—I had nothing new to share. That’s probably why it wasn’t accepted. At the time, I had spoken at several mid-level presentations for government agencies and marketing organizations, so I thought I had a chance. But looking back, I realize I really didn’t.
I watched my SEO contemporaries present algorithm deep dives, case studies, and innovative strategies—many of which I was already applying in my own work. I knew the material, but I wasn’t the one up there sharing it. At the time, I shrugged it off. It didn’t feel like a big deal, maybe just a slight hit to my ego. After all, I had built a successful business and had long-term clients who trusted me for results. Speaking at conferences didn’t seem essential—when you know how to generate revenue for your clients, your own success tends to follow naturally.
But now, as I prepare to present at PubCon Austin 2025, it feels different. It feels like recognition. It feels like a warm hug from an industry I’ve been a part of and loved since 2006. And for that, I am incredibly grateful.
My PubCon Austin 2025 Session: Web Development – Ground Up Success
The pitch I originally submitted was titled “From Launch to Leads: The Web & SEO Framework That Delivers Ranking Results.“ However, my official PubCon session is titled: “Web Development: Ground Up Success.” The core content remains the same, but I’ll be refining it slightly to align with the session’s theme.
At its heart, this session will focus on our Basic Website Package, which integrates technical SEO with web development. This is the exact system we use every day, and I know it by heart. There’s no need to memorize slides or rehearse talking points—I’ll simply share what I know and what has worked for us time and time again.
By the end of this session, attendees will walk away with:
- Why traditional website development fails small businesses
- A clear, actionable framework for launching a website that ranks quickly and generates leads
- A deeper understanding of how to integrate SEO from the ground up rather than treating it as an afterthought
- Strategies that work across any website platform, including Wix, Squarespace, and custom-built sites
- Case Studies of how our clients saw immediate results with our web and seo packages