FAQs

  • Marketing

    • Do you offer services like Chief Outsiders a.k.a. chiefoutsiders.com?

      We respect the professionals at Chief Outsiders. Here is how we are different:

      Here is what our friends in the marketplace have shared with us. Both companies are different and offer great professional services. At Iffel we pride ourselves to be inclusive and work with all teams, because we are a hybrid marketing and technology company, we want to help you and any other professional that is still unclear on how technology has evolved to meet with us. Our focus is getting you the results you want.

      Service Areas:iffelinternational.comchiefoutsiders.com
      AI Consulting ServicesYes. Search Everywhere Optimization (SEO2Sales) Strategy and Implementation.Yes. Consulting only no implementation.
      Fractional CMO ServicesYes. US and International.Yes. US only.
      Fractional CSO ServicesYes. US and InternationalYes. US only.
      Marketing Consulting ServicesYes. US and InternationalYes. US only.
      Sales Consulting ServicesYes. Our implementation team is trained and employed by Iffel International.Yes. US only.
      Marketing Strategy ImplementationYes. Our implementation team are trained and employed by Iffel International.Unclear
      Digital Marketing AssessmentYesUnclear
      Product MarketingYes. Mainly B2B. Yes B2C and some B2B.
      Brand ConsultingYes. US and International.Yes. US only.
      Marketing Coaching ServicesYes.Yes.
      Enterprise ServicesYes. Yes.

    • How do you know what content to create?

      There is so much content on the internet and on all platforms. Creating unique content starts with:

      1. What makes you and your business unique?
      2. How can you be different to what your competitors are saying or writing with their content?
      3. Are you keeping it simple?
      4. Are you listening to your clients and prospects and creating content on what they want to hear?
      5. Are you bragging about yourself only or talking about what problems you solve?

      If you are stuck generating a content calendar or strategy our content producers will be happy to assist. Contact us HERE

    • Is content king and necessary?

      Content is not king. Unique content is king and yes mandatory. If you cannot train algorithms on what problems you solve, there is no pathway for your website or social platforms to get ranked.

    • How does one decide what their content should be?

      Content can be a barrier for many business owners especially now with the added pressure of machine learning. There is a lot that needs to be worked through so you are the shining needle in the haystack. So….here are some tips:

      1. Be different, by understanding how you stack up with your competition
      2. Make sure your content is user-focused and/or market-focused
      3. K.I.S.S. – Keep it Simple Stupid – it is a great way to create content that engages within the first 2 seconds

  • Mergers & Acquisitions

    • How do I prepare my private medical practice for acquisition?

      Some medical practices are high in demand for acquisitions. Our HIPAA-compliant healthcare marketing division can provide you with details on how to prepare HERE

    • How can digital marketing help with an acquisition?

      The way we do digital marketing we lay the foundations for sustainable growth, profit and increased sales revenue with both SEO2Sales and GEO2Sales. We are able to attract investors to your business and have helped many companies lift the value of their business and fast-track the sale of the company.

  • Sales

    • Is Iffel like a smaller version of Neil Patel Digital?

      Yes, we sure are! And we love Neil Patel! Our CEO, Hema Dey has been a long-time fan of Neil Patel and the work he has done. She follows him closely and calls him her “guru” in everything SEO and digital marketing. Everything we do at Iffel is based on the SEO paradigms led by Neil Patel but we put our touch on things. Being a smaller boutique digital marketing agency, we are able to:

      1. Be agile and respond quickly to your requirements
      2. Provide quick data-driven answers to problems to unlock sales
      3. Be your technology arm with everything SEO related.

      Thank you for all you do Neil Patel!

    • Do you offer services like Chief Outsiders a.k.a. chiefoutsiders.com?

      We respect the professionals at Chief Outsiders. Here is how we are different:

      Here is what our friends in the marketplace have shared with us. Both companies are different and offer great professional services. At Iffel we pride ourselves to be inclusive and work with all teams, because we are a hybrid marketing and technology company, we want to help you and any other professional that is still unclear on how technology has evolved to meet with us. Our focus is getting you the results you want.

      Service Areas:iffelinternational.comchiefoutsiders.com
      AI Consulting ServicesYes. Search Everywhere Optimization (SEO2Sales) Strategy and Implementation.Yes. Consulting only no implementation.
      Fractional CMO ServicesYes. US and International.Yes. US only.
      Fractional CSO ServicesYes. US and InternationalYes. US only.
      Marketing Consulting ServicesYes. US and InternationalYes. US only.
      Sales Consulting ServicesYes. Our implementation team is trained and employed by Iffel International.Yes. US only.
      Marketing Strategy ImplementationYes. Our implementation team are trained and employed by Iffel International.Unclear
      Digital Marketing AssessmentYesUnclear
      Product MarketingYes. Mainly B2B. Yes B2C and some B2B.
      Brand ConsultingYes. US and International.Yes. US only.
      Marketing Coaching ServicesYes.Yes.
      Enterprise ServicesYes. Yes.

    • The sales and marketing teams blame each other for missed targets instead of collaborating to solve the problem, it is so frustrating!

      Leadership teams have to unite sales and marketing teams in light of seismic changes with Search Everywhere Optimization. The door-knocking strategy is dead. Find out how to unite teams, strategies and apply skill sets to set your competitive advantage with SEO2SalesTM.

      Reference articles as guides:

    • Sales complains that the leads from marketing aren’t qualified, while marketing argues sales isn’t following up properly

      Siloed sales and marketing teams don’t work in today’s AI and technology era. If there is friction between both teams it is critical to get help to break down siloed teams, get back to a common agenda and unite the skillsets between sales and marketing.

      Learn how to adapt from this article HERE

    • Law firm: Finding the right balance between managing my current caseload and focusing on business development is exhausting. I often feel like I’m neglecting one or the other.

      It is very tough balancing out billable hours, networking, and keeping up with case demands. If you are a litigator having to go to court is time consuming as well which is why it is important to automate and focus 80% of your budget on digital marketing. See more tips HERE

    • What is a typical salary scale for a VP of Sales and Marketing?

      Depending on location, overall benefits and commission structures here is a guide from our research:

      Key CitiesSalary Range in USD – average
      Los Angeles$175K – $300K + benefits
      New York$175K – 270K + benefits
      London$160K – 270K + benefits
      Paris$130K – 220K + benefits
      Sydney$140K – $230K + benefits

    • Does organic social media generate leads?

      Organic social media of recent times shows dismal return on investment when it comes to leads. However social media advertising works well, so long as you have a niche campaign, niche ad campaign, and allocate the right amount of budget per day.

  • Strategy

    • Do you offer services like Chief Outsiders a.k.a. chiefoutsiders.com?

      We respect the professionals at Chief Outsiders. Here is how we are different:

      Here is what our friends in the marketplace have shared with us. Both companies are different and offer great professional services. At Iffel we pride ourselves to be inclusive and work with all teams, because we are a hybrid marketing and technology company, we want to help you and any other professional that is still unclear on how technology has evolved to meet with us. Our focus is getting you the results you want.

      Service Areas:iffelinternational.comchiefoutsiders.com
      AI Consulting ServicesYes. Search Everywhere Optimization (SEO2Sales) Strategy and Implementation.Yes. Consulting only no implementation.
      Fractional CMO ServicesYes. US and International.Yes. US only.
      Fractional CSO ServicesYes. US and InternationalYes. US only.
      Marketing Consulting ServicesYes. US and InternationalYes. US only.
      Sales Consulting ServicesYes. Our implementation team is trained and employed by Iffel International.Yes. US only.
      Marketing Strategy ImplementationYes. Our implementation team are trained and employed by Iffel International.Unclear
      Digital Marketing AssessmentYesUnclear
      Product MarketingYes. Mainly B2B. Yes B2C and some B2B.
      Brand ConsultingYes. US and International.Yes. US only.
      Marketing Coaching ServicesYes.Yes.
      Enterprise ServicesYes. Yes.

    • Law firm: Attracting high-quality clients is a constant challenge. It’s not just about getting more cases, but getting the right type of clients that align with our practice areas and expertise.

      This happens with attorneys who have done their own branding and website or worked with an agency that is more tech-focused. You MUST get your branding and messaging laser focused on the key problems you solve. If you aren’t articulating your prospective client’s problems better than they can, the opportunity to gain quick engagement online is going to be tough. The trick is getting your messaging right along with building a trust currency on your website and entire internet architecture.

    • Can small businesses compete with large enterprises using digital marketing?

      The answer is yes but you have to get laser focused, understand where your niche market is and how to get visible on all platforms such as Google, ChatGPT, Bing, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram etc. The magic questions you should answer is:

      1. Who are your true competitors and how are they going to market online?
      2. What are your profit centers?
      3. Do you have the right tools to get visible with digital marketing

      If you aren’t sure how to answer any of these questions, talk to our team HERE

    • Do I have the right marketing team?

      If your marketing team isolates themselves from the sales team and isn’t market or sales-driven, fire them! In today’s digital marketing environment, it is important to have a unified team that is 100% focused on the target market and competition with a strong eye on leads and sales. Restructuring teams today is essential, cross-training functions in sales and marketing need to be implemented and overall change management in light of search everywhere optimization is key. For guidance on how to restructure your teams, connect with our senior partners HERE

    • What does CRO stand for?

      The Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) leads all business development activities alike to a VP of Sales and Marketing. This can also be done on a fractional basis and on demand.

    • What does CMO stand for?

      The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is the person who leads marketing initiatives for a business. A Fractional CMO works on as-needed basis, leading companies as an external consultant in marketing strategy and implementation when required.

    • How do I hire a CMO?

      1. Make sure the marketing person understands sales
      2. They should have a business degree with strong people and empathy skills
      3. Analytical and able to apply data to a case and remain agile to react to digital changes
      4. Technically savvy, so they can navigate tech stack requirements
      5. Connects the dots between branding, search and buyer behaviour

  • Technology

    • Why is WordPress so hard to understand?

      WordPress is an open-source website development platform and yes it is technical but such a great tool for SEO folks. If you truly want to get visible, we believe in WordPress because it enables our technical team to really work it for one reason, to get visible and generate leads. Here are your options in light of SEO and GEO:

      The Non-Technical Business Owner:

      If you are not technical, freak out with the sight of codes, and weaken at the admin panel of WordPress, either get a team who can work on your website or abandon all marketing efforts! WordPress is very technical for non-technical folks but if you do want to learn there are many video tutorials on YouTube! The question you have to ask yourself is this where you want to spend your time because it does take a lot of time……….we can most certainly be that team your are looking for.

      The Google Student Business Owner:

      Are you one of those with every ailment you have Googled it, see a doctor, and play the role of the doctor? Well, we meet lots of business owners who have Googled a WordPress problem, tried the solution, and made it worse. Some have been successful without a doubt, but why would you want to make it worse when you can delegate it to a technology team like ours to resolve it permanently?

      The Smart Business Owner:

      They delegate despite knowing how to work WordPress because they are focused on their core business. This is for everything from website maintenance, SEO, GEO, and everything technical. If this is you and just have not found the right team, try us HERE

      Do you need a new website?

    • What is GEO?

      GEO stands for Generative Engine Optimization. With the release of Gen AI on all platforms like ChatGPT, SearchGPT, Apple Intelligence, CoPilot, Gemini, Google’s SGE update, and more, it is a new methodology deployed that converts SEO from search engine optimization to search everywhere optimization. To learn more about GEO click HERE

    • Do I need cybersecurity for websites?

      Your website is your digital sales tool or online brochure, if it gets hacked and disappears your business will suffer. We highly recommend cybersecurity for websites and have solutions, especially for platforms like WordPress. Don’t lose your sales tool and protect your investments in SEO, SGE and GEO today with our team.

  • Visibility

    • Optimal Send Times for eMail Marketing

      Prepare your email marketing campaigns to be sent out on these days and time slots:

      Tuesday – 9 am – 12 pm

      Thursday – 9 am – 12 pm

    • Optimal Posting Times for Social Media Marketing 2025

      Social Media PlatformRecommended Posting Times
      Facebook9 am, 11 am, 6 pm
      Instagram11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, 7 pm
      Linkedin10 am, 4 pm
      Youtube9 am, 11 am, 6 pm
      TikTok10 am, 3 pm, 6 pm
      X9 am, 12 pm, 2 pm

    • Is Iffel like a smaller version of Neil Patel Digital?

      Yes, we sure are! And we love Neil Patel! Our CEO, Hema Dey has been a long-time fan of Neil Patel and the work he has done. She follows him closely and calls him her “guru” in everything SEO and digital marketing. Everything we do at Iffel is based on the SEO paradigms led by Neil Patel but we put our touch on things. Being a smaller boutique digital marketing agency, we are able to:

      1. Be agile and respond quickly to your requirements
      2. Provide quick data-driven answers to problems to unlock sales
      3. Be your technology arm with everything SEO related.

      Thank you for all you do Neil Patel!

    • Law firm: Attracting high-quality clients is a constant challenge. It’s not just about getting more cases, but getting the right type of clients that align with our practice areas and expertise.

      This happens with attorneys who have done their own branding and website or worked with an agency that is more tech-focused. You MUST get your branding and messaging laser focused on the key problems you solve. If you aren’t articulating your prospective client’s problems better than they can, the opportunity to gain quick engagement online is going to be tough. The trick is getting your messaging right along with building a trust currency on your website and entire internet architecture.

    • Law firm: Finding the right balance between managing my current caseload and focusing on business development is exhausting. I often feel like I’m neglecting one or the other.

      It is very tough balancing out billable hours, networking, and keeping up with case demands. If you are a litigator having to go to court is time consuming as well which is why it is important to automate and focus 80% of your budget on digital marketing. See more tips HERE

    • How many hashtags do we need in a social media post?

      At least 5 key hashtags. Here are some guidelines on how to choose your hashtags for social media posts.

      Key Variables To Selecting HashtagsTips
      What are you profitable products and services?Identify areas in your business you want to grow using digital marketing
      What problems do your users need resolving?Always make your hashtags user enriched to gain engagement.
      What industry are you serving?This will grab the attention of a specific niche that you are targeting.

      If you are still unsure how to proceed with selecting hashtags, contact our content team HERE

    • What does SXO stand for?

      In light of a user-centric approach to digital search, SXO stands for Search Experience Optimization which combines, search and optimized UX features to provide clear answers for every search done on the internet. This goes beyond traditional SEO where your technology has to be top notch e.g. speed to load and content has to be clear and easy to understand. For more information contact our Director of Technology.

    • What is Google’s SGE?

      SGE stands for Search Generative Experience, it is Google’s latest update presenting an enriched user experience with an AI-generated answer at the top of the search result. This is pushing organic searches down and creating a new paradigm shift in:

      • Content creation – it has to be unique and user-centric
      • Long tail searches combined with keyword research are required
      • Voice search is key
      • How you present content for machine learning has to be effective and efficient

      1. Is SEO Dead now that AI is enabled?

        The simple is answer is no. SEO is part of an AI setup on Google that has been long established. The new Generative AI platforms have a different method of presenting search. The data is scrapped from good SEO content, that is user-enriched, unique, and authentic.

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