Accounting and CPA firms rely on their marketing departments to manage all aspects of the firm’s marketing efforts. For firms with a one-person department it means their accounting marketer must be skilled in several areas (marketing and communications, proposal writing, marketing technology and more) to keep efforts on track and producing a return. For those with larger departments it may mean having team members with specialties such as public relations, proposal writing, graphic designer and event manager. Beyond the traditional marketing function, accounting marketers are also expected to become proficient in search engine optimization (SEO) and digital marketing strategies. This can be a challenge because it’s an area that continuously evolves and is constantly changing. The good news is there are SEO basics that all marketers can learn to guide their efforts and we have provided a comprehensive overview of these below.