Forget Me Not! Why Your Brain Holds Onto Videos (and How That Helps Your Business Win!)

People Remember 95% of a Video Message—But Only 10% of Text. Use That. Hi there, I’m Linda Donnelly, owner of Business Solutions Marketing Group! For over a decade, my team and I have been helping small businesses just like yours get noticed. We do all sorts of marketing magic – from awesome Video Marketing to […]
Secret Ways Customers Show They Love Your Business (and Boost Your Local SEO!)

We talk a lot about things like getting great reviews and making your Google Business Profile super strong. Those are super important, for sure! But today, I want to share some “secret sauce” about other ways customers show they love you, and how these hidden signals can make your business pop up more often when […]
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Google Reviews: Can You REALLY Make a Bad One Disappear? (The Secret Revealed!)

Can Google REALLY Remove a Review? Understanding the Rules (and When You Have a Case!) You know all about Google reviews, right? Those stars and comments under your business name? They’re super important! In fact, 81% of people check Google reviews before visiting a business. That’s a lot of eyeballs! And a whopping 93% of […]
Ditch the Viral Video Dream, Win Local with Video!

Don’t Go Viral — Go Local: How to Win Your Neighborhood with Video Hey there, amazing 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 just like yours get noticed and make more money. We’ve seen […]
Local Image SEO: Geo-Tagging User-Generated Photos for Your Business

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 […]
Google Business Optimization | Get Found on Google Maps (Even If You’re Not in the Top 3!)

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, […]
Super Easy Way to Get Found on YouTube: It’s Like Magic!

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 […]
Why Local SEO Matters to Your Business

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. […]
GBP Is Turning Into Social Media—Here’s How Our Google Business Optimization Pro Services Help You Win

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 […]