Carissa is the SEO + GEO Managing Editor at Homebase, with 13 years of experience in content marketing and SEO strategy. She’s created foundational guides on starting a business, navigating payroll, and managing teams, and helped solo lawyers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs grow their web presence and organic traffic.
By: Carissa Tham
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