Why Your Blog Needs Video in the Age of AI
A Tidal Wave of Content is Coming. Will Your Business Sink or Swim? “The single most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said.” – Peter Drucker As a marketing consultant for over a decade, I’ve navigated countless shifts with my small business clients. But what we’re experiencing now with Artificial Intelligence […]
How can I protect my business from an online reputation attack? 🛡️
It happens in a flash. That gut-punching moment your phone buzzes and you see it—a scathing one-star review, a viral social media post trashing your company, or a horribly inaccurate news article. Your heart pounds. Your face gets hot. And your first instinct is to fight back. To defend your business, your reputation, your very […]
Your Customers Aren’t Just “Googling It” Anymore: Are You Ready for the Search Everywhere Revolution?
Let’s get one thing straight: If your entire online marketing strategy boils down to “ranking on Google,” you’re already falling behind. Way behind. For years, we’ve all been conditioned to think that search starts and ends with that clean, white search bar. And for a long time, that was true! But the ground is shifting […]
How Can I Optimize My Google Business Profile to Get More Customers?
Here’s a number every small business owner needs to know: 46%. According to the SEO experts at HubSpot, nearly half of all searches on Google are from people looking for local information. That’s someone searching for “best pizza near me,” “emergency plumber in Camp Hill,” or “boutique clothing store.” This isn’t just casual browsing; this […]
Will Your Google Business Profile Survive Google AI? Here’s How to Thrive in the New Digital World.
Your customers aren’t just typing a few words into Google anymore. They’re talking to it. They ask questions like, “Hey Google, where’s the best coffee shop near me that has free Wi-Fi and is open late?” This change, driven by powerful artificial intelligence, means your Google Business Profile (GBP) is on a new battleground. You […]
Is Google’s AI replacing your SEO?
Beyond the Blue Link: Why Your Small Business Needs an AI SEO Strategy Now When people think about SEO, they think of Google. For decades, it’s been all about ranking on that first page of blue links. But AI is rewriting the rules, and I’m here to tell you that this is not a threat. […]
Calculating the ROI of Removing Fake Reviews
Can Removing Fake Reviews Really Boost Your Business ROI? What is the ROI of Trust, and How Does Review Removal Impact It? Hi everyone, Linda Donnelly here from Business Solutions Marketing Group. I’ve been working with small businesses for over a decade, helping them with everything from getting found online to looking good to their […]
Is Your #1 Local SEO Metric Actually Putting Money in Your Pocket?
Why Local SEO Metrics Beyond Rankings Are the Key to Your Business Growth I’ve heard it all. “Linda, my website is ranking number one, but my phone isn’t ringing!” or “I’m getting a ton of views on my Google Business Profile, but nobody’s coming in!” If this sounds like you, I want to share a […]
Is Google Keeping Your Customers on the Search Page, and What Can You Do About It?
Why Is My Website Traffic Declining, Even When My Rankings Are Good? Hello, I’m Linda Donnelly from Business Solutions Marketing Group, and I’m here to talk to you about a problem that’s making a lot of business owners scratch their heads. You’ve put in the hard work. Your website is fast, your content is top-notch, […]
Can ignoring a negative review really hurt my business’s SEO? 😩
Can ignoring a negative review really hurt my business’s SEO? 😩 Hi, I’m Linda Donnelly. For over ten years, my team and I at Business Solutions Marketing Group have helped small businesses get more customers. We’ve seen a lot of things change in marketing, but one thing has always stayed true: your online reputation is […]