Hey there, awesome small business owners! Linda Donnelly here, from Business Solutions Marketing Group. For over ten years, my team and I have been like your secret marketing superheroes, helping businesses like yours get noticed and make more money. We’ve seen a lot of changes in how people find businesses, but one thing stays super important: being found online, especially
Did You Know Businesses in Google’s Top Three Local Search Results Receive 126% More Traffic and 93% More Actions Than Those Ranked 4-10? Hey there, awesome small business owners! Linda Donnelly here, from Business Solutions Marketing Group. For more than ten years, my team and I have been like your secret marketing superheroes, helping businesses like yours get noticed and
You know how important it is for customers to find you online, especially when they’re looking for something nearby. And when we talk about local searches, the Google Map Pack is like the golden ticket! You’ve probably heard about the “top 3” spots in the Google Map Pack. These are the businesses that show up right at the top of
Hey there, small business owners! Linda Donnelly here, and guess what? The future is here, and it’s super helpful! We’re going to talk about something called AI, which is like having smart robots that can help you with your marketing. And one of the coolest things these robots can do is help you get amazing online reviews! The Future is
Get Found on Google Maps (Even If You’re Not in the Top 3!) Hey there, awesome small business owners! Linda Donnelly here, and let’s talk more about making sure your business pops up on Google Maps. We all know that sweet spot in the top 3 of the local pack is like winning the lottery, but don’t get discouraged if
There’s a super cool way to get tons of people to see your videos on YouTube without spending lots of money on ads. It’s like having a secret map that leads people right to your amazing videos! It’s called Video SEO. Unlock Organic Traffic: The Power of Video SEO on YouTube Imagine you made a really fun video about your
The Power of Local Searches in 2025 Today’s consumers demand fast, relevant results—especially when searching “near me.” In the U.S., 800 million monthly “near me” searches and 46 percent of all Google queries carry local intent. By optimizing for local SEO, you ensure your business appears at the exact moment customers are ready to buy. These trends underscore the urgency:
Google just rolled out a “What’s Happening” feed for Google Business Profiles (GBP), and it’s essentially free, prime-time advertising for your business. This new section highlights your latest GBP posts alongside your social media updates, offers, and events—helping hungry diners discover tonight’s live music or today’s special in one glance. If your last GBP post is dated 2024 (or earlier),
Running a small business can feel like juggling a lot of things at once. You need people to find you, trust you, and choose you over competitors. The good news is that three simple tools—your Google listing, customer reviews, and video—can join forces to make your business grow faster than ever. Let’s look at how they fit together in an
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