If you're part of a small and locally owned business that’s been looted or trashed by rioters in recent days - or if you know someone in that situation - I’m glad to provide some pro bono marketing / SEO help. All you'd need to do is contact me, … [Continue reading] about Free SEO Help for Small, Locally-Owned Businesses Hurt by Looting & Rioting in 2020
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Reopening Checklist for Local Businesses: Make It Confusion-Free, Local SEO-Friendly, and Safe
No matter how operational your business has been, or how "open" it can be now, or how your goals have changed, sooner or later your local search visibility again will be one of your sorest spots. Whether that’s already happened or is still a while … [Continue reading] about Reopening Checklist for Local Businesses: Make It Confusion-Free, Local SEO-Friendly, and Safe
Doable Examples of Online/Remote Services Offered by Local Businesses
While everything and everyone is on lockdown, how can a “local” business still bring in a little revenue? How can you set yourself up for a strong comeback? And how can you do it from your yurt? As you might guess, you do it by offering an … [Continue reading] about Doable Examples of Online/Remote Services Offered by Local Businesses
Is COVID-19 the End of “Google As Your New Homepage”?
Over the years, we’ve seen Google add so much stuff to the search results that we’ve concluded Google doesn’t even want searchers to click through to your website, because (Google assumes) everything people want to know is right there in the search … [Continue reading] about Is COVID-19 the End of “Google As Your New Homepage”?
Want to Help a Local Business in Tough Times? Write That Review Already
At some point, daily life will go from FUBAR back to good old TARFU. When that happens, do you want to continue with the businesses you love and rely on, or will you find them on Boot Hill between Sears and Toys “R” Us? Your review might make the … [Continue reading] about Want to Help a Local Business in Tough Times? Write That Review Already