Why Local SEO, Videos, & Blogs Are Your Secret Growth Recipe!
The Sum is Greater: Why Local SEO, Video, & Blogs Work Better Together In today’s super busy digital world, standing out can feel like climbing a mountain. You might be trying a little bit of this, a little bit of that, but are your marketing efforts truly working together? Are they amplifying each other to […]
That Pesky Negative Review: How We Work with Google to Get Them Removed!
How We Work With Google to Clean Up Your Reputation and Remove Negative Google Reviews Hi there, I’m Linda Donnelly, owner of Business Solutions Marketing Group! For over ten years, my team and I have been helping small businesses just like yours shine online. We do all sorts of marketing magic – from awesome Video […]
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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Let AI Write Your Next 5-Star Review (for Your Customers!)
For over ten years, my team and I have been like your marketing superheroes, helping businesses just like yours get noticed online and grow. We’ve seen it all, and we know that reviews are like gold for your business. Think about it: When you’re looking for a new restaurant, a good plumber, or even a […]
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 […]
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. […]
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? […]
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 […]