Why Use Video Marketing? Real-World Results, AI Innovation, and Strategic Distribution
In today’s digital landscape, attention is currency—and video is the most powerful way to earn it. For over 15 years, we at Business Solutions Marketing Group have helped small business owners, especially lawyers and service providers, cut through the noise and connect with clients using strategic video marketing. We’ve done it long enough to know […]
Why Does Google Ignore My ‘Flag as Inappropriate’ Requests for Bad Reviews?
Stop “Flagging and Praying.” Start Building a Case to remove fake reviews. There it is. That notification from Google that makes your stomach drop. “You have a new 1-star review.” You read it. And it’s not just “I had a bad experience.” It’s a full-on, over-the-top, nuclear attack. Worse, you check your files… you have […]
From Blog to Video: The “Triple-Dip” ROI
The “Content Graveyard” Problem: How We Resurrect Your Old Blogs into AI-Powered Videos Gartner, the big tech research firm, just dropped a bombshell prediction: By 2026, search engine query volume will drop 25%. Let that sink in. A 25% drop. Why? Because users are “leaning into AI chatbots” and “AI-driven virtual agents.” As a small […]
Your “About Us” Page is Dead: Why Reviews Are the New Business Card
Why Are My “About Us” Page and My “Reviews Page” Now the Same Thing? “89% of consumers are likely to read reviews before visiting a business.” That’s not just a big number; it’s practically everyone looking you up before they ever step through your door, call your number, or click ‘buy.’ (Source: Trustpilot). Hi, I’m […]
The AI Search Revolution: Why Your Face (or an AI’s) Needs to Be in a Video
How Can AI Avatar Videos Make My Business the Go-To Answer for AI Search in 2026? “By 2026, traditional search engine query volume will drop by 25%, with search losing share to AI-driven virtual agents.” That’s not a line from a sci-fi movie. That’s a direct prediction from the global research firm Gartner (Source: Gartner). […]
How to Spot a Fake Review from a Competitor (And What to Do About It)
It’s 10 PM on a Tuesday. You’re a small business owner, so you’re doing that “one last check” of your emails and notifications before you try to sleep. And then… bam. A new 1-star review notification from Google. Your stomach drops. It’s an instant shot of adrenaline and anger. You click it. The review is […]
Don’t Be Invisible: Your 5-Step Guide to Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and How Do I Rank in AI Search? I’m going to let you in on a little secret. The classic “10 blue links” on a Google search page? Their days are numbered. You’ve already seen it. You search for “best way to clean gutters,” and a big, shaded box […]
More Than “Fluff”: How a 0.5-Star Rating Change Can Skyrocket Your Revenue
The “0.5 Star” Difference: How a Small Shift in Your Rating Can Mean a 15% Jump in Revenue A one-star increase in your Yelp rating can lead to a 5-9 percent increase in revenue. That’s not me just saying that. That’s not a fuzzy marketing guess. That’s a direct finding from a famous study by […]
My AI Wrote This… Or Did It? Why a Human Agency is Your Best Hire in 2026.
AI vs. Marketing Agency: Why You Still Need a Human Expert in 2026 I’m going to let you in on a little secret. As a marketing agency owner for over a decade, I’m not scared of AI. In fact, I love it. But I’m also not firing my team and replacing them with a $20/month […]
Your GBP Q&A Is Gone. Here’s How to Optimize for Google’s New AI Search.
Well, it finally happened. If you’re a small business owner who (like me) obsessively managed every part of your online presence, you probably logged into your Google Business Profile (GBP) this week and felt your stomach drop. On Monday, November 3rd, Google officially removed the Q&A section from many profiles. Just… gone. For over a […]