Joel Buhr

Joel Buhr Joel Buhr is the President of First Direct a leading Marketing Agency based in Omaha Nebraska

Founded in 2005, First Direct is a data-driven marketing agency specializing in Mar-Tech and Ad-Tech solutions with a full-service in-house advertising and marketing team. We equip businesses with essential information, insights, and solutions to foster their growth and success. Our comprehensive suite of services bridges the gap between cutting-edge digital advertising, including advanced geoloca

tion capabilities, and traditional direct mail efforts. This integrated approach ensures a well-rounded marketing strategy that effectively reaches and engages diverse audiences, supporting our clients’ objectives for expansion and market impact.

Ready for more door-swings in 2026? Here are the 10 essential SEO strategies for mattress & furniture retailers:1. Start...
02/16/2026

Ready for more door-swings in 2026? Here are the 10 essential SEO strategies for mattress & furniture retailers:

1. Start with user intent—ensure each page answers genuine customer questions, not just search terms.
2. Write irresistible, keyword-optimized title tags to increase clicks.
3. Focus on earning quality backlinks—relevant authority always beats quantity.
4. Solidify your brand’s EEAT (Expertise, Experience, Authority, Trust): positive reviews, credible media, and authentic mentions build confidence.
5. Maximize multichannel presence—optimize for Google, YouTube, Threads, and emerging platforms.
6. Harness user-generated content—reviews and testimonials impact both search rankings and AI.
7. Fast, mobile-friendly, and structured sites always win—prioritize UX and technical excellence.
8. Share unique research or insights to attract valuable citations and links.
9. Elevate your strategy with visual and video content—AI search loves social engagement signals.
10. Track performance relentlessly—let data guide your next move, not guesses.

Want to future-proof your SEO? DROP a comment "seo" in the comments.

Vegas called. I answered. 🛳️🌴Standing in front of the Cariloha Vegas Cruise graphic and already mentally packing flip-fl...
01/28/2026

Vegas called. I answered. 🛳️🌴

Standing in front of the Cariloha Vegas Cruise graphic and already mentally packing flip-flops and bamboo sheets. If comfort had a vacation, this would be it.

Here’s to smooth sails, cool nights, and a little Cariloha.

11/04/2025

Mr. Rodgers would’ve made a great marketing coach. 🎥

10/18/2025

Need a SORA invite? Type “sora” in the comments below. (yes you are going to get asked for more info before a Sora token is given)

10/18/2025

🎨 When creative visions collide… Bob Ross calls it a “happy little accident.” Joel calls it “a fruit salad in the forest.” 🍌🌲

Somewhere between art and chaos, the banana trees were born.

And we now enter the   phase. My daughter has been wanting a puppy for the last number of years.  So we caved. Meet Moch...
08/02/2025

And we now enter the phase. My daughter has been wanting a puppy for the last number of years. So we caved. Meet Mochikuma Abby (still ironing out her name). She will be the new tag along for .buhr and I.

07/27/2025

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝟭𝟱𝟲𝟱! 📍

We are rolling out smart marketing tools and tech to help you attract, engage, convert, and retain more customers — plus, check out their all-new integrated phone systems for seamless business ops.

Let’s talk about boosting and growing your business!

We love to hear what our happy clients have to say!
04/02/2025

We love to hear what our happy clients have to say!

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1508 J F Kennedy Drive, Suite 101
Omaha, NE
68005

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