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In this episode of E-Coffee with Experts, host Ranmay Rath sits down with Mary Putnam, Chief Geek & Founder of Design Your Site, to talk about her wild ride from building her own internet company to running a successful SEO and web design agency.
Mary shares how she used her life savings to buy a $26K router (yes, really), built three data centers, and later pivoted during the 2008 recession to help businesses grow online.
She talks about what she’s learned over 20+ years in tech, and why she believes a good-looking, fast, and secure website is the real secret to getting more leads, not just backlinks and keywords.
You’ll hear her approach to design-first SEO, why user experience matters more than ever, and how her team’s custom CMS 2.0 makes websites ready for Google, right from day one.
She also shares her take on AI tools (what’s useful vs. just hype) and what business owners should pay attention to as search engines start changing fast in 2025.
If you’re a founder, marketer, or leader wanting to grow through SEO and smart digital strategy, you’ll love this one.
Mary Putnam transitioned from a corporate career to entrepreneurship.
She built a digital agency during the recession, focusing on helping local businesses.
SEO is crucial for catching traffic, but it doesn't guarantee conversion.
AI applications should involve real decision-making, not just simple algorithms.
Website speed and security are integral to effective SEO.
User experience (UI/UX) is essential for converting website visitors.
Her agency educates clients on making informed decisions about their websites.
The digital marketing landscape is constantly evolving, especially with AI.
Google is currently facing challenges in delivering accurate search results.
