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 […]
The Google Map Pack Gold Rush: Why Being in the Top 3 Local Results Changes EVERYTHING (and How to Get There!)
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Your Google Listing, Reviews, and Video: How They Work Together to Explode Your Growth
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 […]
The Hidden Damage of Fake Google Reviews (And How to Fix It)
What Are Fake Google Reviews—and Why Should You Care? We help small businesses shine online. One of the biggest threats to that shine? Fake Google reviews. These reviews look real. But they’re not. They might come from a competitor, a bot, or even a stranger who’s never used your business. And the damage they do? […]
Unlocking the Untapped Power of Google Business Profile Attributes: Beyond the Basics
Why Google Business Profile Attributes Are a Secret Weapon for Local SEO Hey there! I’m Linda Donnelly, owner of Business Solutions Marketing Group. For over a decade, we’ve been helping small businesses get found, chosen, and trusted. And today, I want to talk about something many local businesses overlook—Google Business Profile attributes. You’ve probably filled […]
Why 5-Star Reviews Aren’t Enough (and What AI Can Do About It)
5-Star Reviews Sound Great. But Are They Really Enough? Hey there! I’m Linda Donnelly, and I own Business Solutions Marketing Group. For over 10 years, we’ve helped small businesses like yours grow using smart marketing—especially when it comes to online reviews and Google Business Profile optimization. Most business owners think, “If I just get a […]