{"id":10,"date":"2022-03-17T10:44:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T10:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/derrickmarkotter.com\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2023-09-14T08:53:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T08:53:20","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/derrickmarkotter.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id10_3ee5ad-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id10_3ee5ad-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id10_3ee5ad-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:960px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id10_3ee5ad-b0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id10_3ee5ad-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id10_3ee5ad-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id10_3ee5ad-b0 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column10_76ff0f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column10_76ff0f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column10_76ff0f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column10_76ff0f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column10_76ff0f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column10_76ff0f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column10_76ff0f-06{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column10_76ff0f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column10_76ff0f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column10_76ff0f-06\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10_01ec02-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10_01ec02-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading10_01ec02-d2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10_01ec02-d2 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading10_01ec02-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading10_01ec02-d2\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading10_01ec02-d2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading10_01ec02-d2\">Derrick Markotter: The Digital Dynamo of Johannesburg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 1: A Digital Dreamer is Born<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Once upon a time in the heart of Johannesburg, a young lad named Derrick Markotter was born. Little did the world know that this baby&#8217;s first words would be &#8220;SEO&#8221; and &#8220;CTR.&#8221; Legend has it that he was already optimizing his baby formula for maximum engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 2: The Early Years of Hashtag Hilarity <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Derrick&#8217;s childhood was anything but ordinary. While other kids were playing with action figures, he was crafting witty hashtags for his toy collection. His favorite game? &#8220;Pin the Tail on the Clickbait.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 3: The Great SEO Safari <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As he grew older, Derrick embarked on a journey through the treacherous jungle of SEO. Armed with a keyboard and a sense of humor sharper than a keyword search, he fearlessly navigated the wilds of Google&#8217;s ever-changing algorithms. Rumor has it that he once wrestled an entire flock of backlinks into submission, using only his charm and a spreadsheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 4: A Taste for Social Media Stardom <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Derrick&#8217;s social media game was strong. He became the king of clever captions and the sultan of shareable content. His followers adored him, not only for his digital marketing expertise but also for his uncanny ability to turn any meme into a marketing lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 5: Johannesburg&#8217;s Jedi of the Internet <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the concrete jungle of Johannesburg, Derrick Markotter was a digital Jedi. He could sense the disturbance in the social media force from miles away. With a flick of his mouse, he&#8217;d swoop in and save the day, turning PR disasters into viral triumphs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 6: International Intrigue and the Case of the Missing Clicks <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Derrick&#8217;s fame transcended borders. He was called upon to solve digital mysteries all around the world. From missing clicks in Cape Town to the enigmatic algorithm enigmas of Egypt, he was always there, wearing his trademark fedora and wielding his SEO saber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 7: Love and Laughter <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the midst of his digital adventures, Derrick found love. His partner-in-memes stole his heart and joined him in the quest for digital domination. Together, they created the ultimate power couple, spreading laughter and SEO wisdom wherever they went.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter 8: The Future of Funny Marketing <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Derrick continues to conquer the digital realm, he dreams of a world where every website is optimized, and every marketing campaign is infused with humor. With his infectious laughter echoing through the Johannesburg skyline, he&#8217;s on a mission to make the internet a funnier place, one hashtag at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, Derrick Markotter is not your average digital marketer. He&#8217;s a digital dynamo, a social media sorcerer, and a master of marketing mirth. His journey from a hashtag-wielding toddler to a global SEO superstar is a testament to his passion for all things digital and hilarious. So, if you ever find yourself lost in the digital wilderness, just remember to ask, &#8220;What would Derrick do?&#8221; And you&#8217;ll be on the path to marketing greatness with a side of laughter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Derrick Markotter: The Digital Dynamo of Johannesburg Chapter 1: A Digital Dreamer is Born Once upon a time in the heart of Johannesburg, a young lad named Derrick Markotter was born. 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