The Smart Way to Get 5-Star Reviews Without Chasing Customers

Hi there! I’m Linda Donnelly, owner of Business Solutions Marketing Group, and I’ve been helping small businesses like yours grow for over a decade. If you’re feeling frustrated with trying to get more reviews, I get it. Asking customers can feel awkward. Following up takes time. And honestly? You’ve got a business to run. But […]
Get More Google Reviews on Autopilot: Your Guide to Automation!

Hey there, small business heroes! Linda Donnelly here, and I’m gonna let you in on a little secret: getting more Google reviews doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, you can put it on autopilot! Think about it: you’re busy running your business, right? You don’t have time to call every single customer and […]
How Google Reviews Boost Your Business in Local Search

Hey there, small business owners! Linda Donnelly here, and I’m excited to talk about something that can seriously boost your business: Google reviews! Think of Google as the giant online phone book. When people search for businesses like yours, Google wants to show them the best options. And guess what? Google reviews play a HUGE […]
What’s the Best Marketing for Small Businesses?

Let’s face it: as a small business owner, you’re juggling a million things. You’re the CEO, the sales team, the customer service rep, and sometimes even the janitor! Marketing can often feel like another thing to add to your already overflowing plate. You might be asking yourself: Well, after helping tons of small businesses for […]
Don’t Let Bad Reviews Linger: The Power of Proactive Review Removal

Imagine this: You’re a kid who built an awesome sandcastle on the beach. But then, a bully comes along and kicks it down! That’s not fair, right? And it would make you feel pretty sad. The same thing can happen to businesses online. Sometimes, people leave negative reviews that are like kicking down your sandcastle. […]
The Star Power of Google Reviews: Why They Make or Break Your Business

Imagine you’re trying to pick a new place to eat. You’re scrolling through Google, and you see two restaurants. One has tons of glowing reviews, with people raving about the food and service. The other has a couple of old, not-so-great reviews. Which place are you going to choose? Yeah, you’re going to pick the […]
Answer Questions & Get Customers! How to Make a Cool FAQ on Your Google Business Profile

Hey everyone, Linda Donnelly here! Let’s talk about something that can make your Google Business Profile (GBP) super helpful for your customers: an FAQ section! You know, those questions and answers people ask all the time? Putting them on your GBP can be like having a little helper that works 24/7! Why an FAQ Section […]
Bad Reviews? Yikes! How They Can Hurt Your Small Business (And What to Do!)

Hi everyone, Linda Donnelly here! Let’s talk about something that can keep small business owners up at night: bad reviews. You know, those not-so-nice comments people leave on Google? They might seem small, but they can actually cause big problems. Why Bad Reviews Are Like a Big Storm Cloud Over Your Business Imagine you’re walking […]
Ouch! How Much Can a Bad Review Really Hurt Your Business?

Hey there, small business owners! Linda Donnelly here, from Business Solutions Marketing Group. We’ve been helping businesses like yours shine online for over ten years, and let me tell you, we’ve seen a lot! One thing that can really sting is a bad review. It’s like a little paper cut that just won’t heal.But how […]
Oops! Bad Review? How to Handle Google Reviews Like a Superhero!

Hey everyone! Linda Donnelly here, from Business Solutions Marketing Group. We’ve been helping small businesses like yours for over ten years, and let me tell you, we know a thing or two about those pesky negative Google reviews. They can feel like a punch in the gut, right? But don’t worry, we’re here to help […]