Dean SchlenkerReal-World Work Since 1995
Dean Schlenker real-world work
Internet marketing expert work across 13K+ web designs and marketing projects since 1995, including email and sms outreach, custom marketing tools, AI booking systems, social media marketing, classified posting, organic SEO, and Google Maps.
Related completed work
These are pulled from Dean Schlenker's real work timeline and connect the service to documented website, outreach, AI, posting, SEO, and Google Maps work.
Built rack-mounted servers, configured SMTP software, and managed dial-up and leased-line infrastructure for early email marketing, hosting, and business communication systems before commercial platforms became common.
Manual and scripted filling of 'Contact Us' forms on directories, forums, and business sites to generate direct leads. This tactic never stopped - still running daily in 2025/2026.
Managed email marketing campaigns from list organization to delivery review. Wrote templates, handled bounce management, tracked responses, and improved campaign workflow for early online business marketing.
Built and managed banner ad networks, swapping impressions across partner sites. Created animated GIF banners and tracked click-through rates manually - the original display advertising before Google AdSense existed.
Managed early online community marketing through Usenet groups, discussion boards, and topic-based forums. Built business visibility with profile links, useful posts, and direct response tracking.
Ran marketing campaigns inside AOL chat rooms, keyword directories, and CompuServe forums. Built member profiles with business links and used instant messaging for direct lead outreach.
Ran bulletin board systems (BBS) and posted on early web forums to build community and capture leads. Managed threaded discussions and used signature files as persistent advertising.
Submitted business listings to every early web directory and portal - Yahoo Directory, DMOZ, and hundreds of niche indexes. Built the first generation of online citations that would later become the foundation of local SEO.
Built opt-in email lists from scratch using website sign-up forms, guestbook entries, and forum participation. Created weekly email newsletters for local businesses - promotions and updates that drove repeat customers.
Used ICQ messaging and IRC chat channels to build business contacts, share promotions, and drive traffic to client websites. Managed channel presence and automated greeting messages for lead capture.
Created and managed web rings - networks of related sites linked together in a circular navigation pattern. Built traffic-sharing communities that drove visitors between partner sites before search engines dominated discovery.
Optimized client websites for early search engines including AltaVista, Excite, Lycos, Yahoo, and later Google. Improved page titles, meta descriptions, headings, internal links, and content structure by hand.
Built the early IMJuice local visibility system around citation consistency, NAP cleanup, directory submissions, Google Maps support, GPS listing coverage, reputation protection, and a human-reviewed workflow for helping local businesses get found, rank higher, and receive more daily calls.
Built AutoHotkey, iMacros, and VBA macros that auto-filled and posted ads across dozens of sites and replied in forums with signature links. One script could hit 50-100 sites per hour.
Managed local classified posting campaigns across regional boards, niche directories, and early local marketplaces. Built ad templates, posting calendars, response tracking, and lead follow-up workflows.
Built opt-in SMS marketing programs for coupons, appointment reminders, alerts, and repeat-customer communication using website and offline signup flows.
Shifted clients from static HTML to self-hosted WordPress installs for blogs, company sites, and lead-gen pages. Theme customization, plugin experiments (plugins introduced 2004), and SEO content posting.
Set up and managed early Google AdWords campaigns with keyword research, ad copy, landing pages, tracking, and budget controls for local service and ecommerce businesses.
Built database-driven websites with PHP and MySQL, including custom CMS systems, member portals, ecommerce stores, admin dashboards, and backend tools for business operations.
Built opt-in email lists with lead magnets, set up autoresponder sequences, and ran weekly newsletter campaigns that drove consistent traffic and sales for dozens of clients.
Designed and coded Flash-based websites with animated intros, interactive navigation, and multimedia presentations. Built ActionScript-driven applications, video players, and rich media experiences that were cutting-edge at the time.
Managed local marketplace posting campaigns with organized templates, posting schedules, lead tracking, phone and email routing, and follow-up systems for service businesses.
Built affiliate programs and recruited networks of publishers to promote client offers. Managed commission tracking, conversions, and optimized payouts for maximum reach.
Built pay-per-click campaigns for HVAC, plumbing, locksmith, and contractor businesses. Targeted high-intent emergency keywords like 'near me' and '24-hour service' when competition was almost zero.
Portfolio depth
The full timeline includes 198 documented examples from 13K+ web designs and marketing projects across 11 eras of email and sms outreach, custom marketing tools, AI systems, posting, organic SEO, and Google Maps.
Common questions
Dean Schlenker is a Phoenix internet marketing webmaster with 13K+ web designs and marketing projects since 1995, including email and sms outreach, custom marketing tools, AI chatbots, AI booking systems, social media marketing, classified posting, organic SEO, and Google Maps.
Internet Marketing Expert is part of Dean Schlenker's Phoenix internet marketing webmaster work across 13K+ web designs and marketing projects since 1995.
Most projects combine the practical pieces that make a business easier to find and easier to contact: a clear website, service pages, Google Maps support, citations, local organic SEO, email or sms follow-up, custom marketing tools, and simple ways for customers to call, ask questions, or book.
Yes. The site is structured around practical outcomes: clearer business websites, more visible local pages, Google Maps support, lead capture, email and sms outreach, AI chat or booking flows, owner notifications, and follow-up systems.