How Can You Fight Back Against Malicious Online Reviews? 🛡️
We’ve built amazing brands, helped countless businesses grow, and seen firsthand the power of a stellar online reputation. But there’s a dark side to the digital world, a sneaky, underhanded tactic that can secretly chip away at your hard-earned trust and cost you customers you never even knew you lost. I’m talking about fake reviews. […]
How Can Our AI Video Marketing Get You Top Google & YouTube Rankings?
If there is one dream I hear from almost every business owner, it’s this: “Linda, how do I get my business on Page One of Google?” For years, getting to that coveted first page meant a lot of hard work with text-based content, keywords, and links. And while those things still matter, the landscape has […]
Beyond the Text: How Blog Posts with Videos Become Your Small Business’s Exposure Powerhouse
If there’s one thing that’s become crystal clear, it’s this: your blog posts aren’t just about text anymore; they need video to truly become an online exposure powerhouse. You see, for years, the humble blog post was king. Write great content, optimize it, and people would read it. But the online world has gotten incredibly […]
Crafting Content for Google’s AI Overviews & Zero-Click Searches
Is Your Business Invisible in Google’s New AI World? 👻 We’ve seen a lot of changes in how Google works, but there’s one big shift happening right now that many businesses aren’t ready for, and frankly, it’s changing the game: the rise of “instant answers” and AI Overviews. You know what I’m talking about, right? […]
Is Your Google Business Profile Driving Calls & Directions? 📞
If there’s one thing I’ve learned that can absolutely transform a local business, it’s this: your Google Business Profile (GBP) isn’t just a listing; it’s your #1 local sales tool. You see, it’s easy to think of your Google Business Profile as just a little spot on Google Maps, a place where your address and […]
How One Bad Review Can Cost Your Business Thousands (and You Don’t Even Know It!)
If there’s one thing I’ve seen time and time again is how quickly one or two bad online reviews can throw a wrench in everything. It’s easy to think, “Oh, it’s just one person’s opinion,” or “I’ll deal with it later.” But trust me, when it comes to the internet, how bad negative reviews can […]
Are You Making It Easy for Your Happy Customers to Leave Reviews? ✅
if there’s one thing I hear over and over from business owners, it’s this: “Linda, I know I need more reviews, but asking for reviews feels so awkward!“ You’re not alone in that feeling, believe me. It can feel a bit like begging, or like you’re putting your customer on the spot. You’ve just finished […]
Small Business, Big Impact: Unlocking Your Growth Potential with Strategic Marketing
I’ve seen firsthand the passion, the hard work, and the incredible potential that exists within every small business owner. But here’s the thing: having a great product or service isn’t always enough. In today’s noisy online world, it’s easy for even the best small businesses to feel… well, a little invisible. You might be working […]
Google’s Latest Updates: How They Just Changed the Local SEO Game (Again!)
We’ve seen a lot of changes in how Google works, but lately, things have been particularly… interesting. If you’ve peeked at your local ranking reports or heat map audits lately and thought, “Huh, that’s weird, my service area seems to have shrunk,” you are absolutely not alone. My phone has been buzzing with similar questions […]
How Do You Fight Back Against Unfair Online Criticism?
I’ve seen time and time again is how quickly one or two bad online reviews can throw a wrench in everything. It’s easy to think, “Oh, it’s just one person’s opinion,” but trust me, when it comes to the internet, how bad negative reviews can affect your business is a far bigger deal than most […]