Local SEO begins on your website. I once did a consult for an auto repair shop in the Phoenix Valley. He had poor SEO and needed to boost the business to his local, brick-and-mortar shop. He had some social media profiles set up. But like many small business owners, he had no idea what to […]
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Did you know that LinkedIn is one of the top 5 sources cited by AI Answer Bots? In the last year, LinkedIn has increasingly been cited as a credible source of information, and the AI Answer Engines cite the people or companies sharing it. Besides Reddit, YouTube, and Wikipedia, LinkedIn is usually one of the
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One of my clients asked me whether it would be worth creating Wikipedia pages for her and her husband. I had my doubts, so I quickly responded that LinkedIn was more powerful, as are Reddit and YouTube. However, that got me thinking. Not knowing much about the intricacies of Wikipedia, I thought I’d ask Claude…
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What does an “effective website” or “results” mean to you? That’s it! The bottom line: more sales! Unfortunately, many small business owners only have a really nice online brochure that doesn’t come anywhere near being an effective website. And, guess what? It’s not your fault. It’s another case of not knowing what you don’t know.
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You can word this question however you want: Should you have a blog on your website? It’s asked hundreds of times. My answer? Absolutely! If you don’t have a blog on your website, you’re missing out on the main means of keeping the Google search engine happy. The more fresh, original, and helpful content you
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Blogging helps get you noticed as an expert in your field. The more often you blog, the more traffic you drive to your website.
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April 2025 marked 30 years that I’ve worked in digital marketing. I’ve seen it all! Digital marketing mistakes made by well-meaning small business owners who attempt to do their own marketing and fail miserably. Moreover, their failures and mistakes were 100% preventable had they asked an expert for help. Did they want to save money?
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Back in the day of pre-Google marketing, marketing students learned the “4 Ps”: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. The Internet and Google Search changed that. Search engine optimization (SEO) became about ranking and showing up on the first page of Google when someone searched for what you had to offer. That became the new “Place”.
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Pinterest is THE social media network if you’re trying to reach the consumer with products or services. It’s grown to over 630 million active monthly users! Furthermore, the top market is the U.S. with 90 to 105 million users. Over 250 million users engage with the platform weekly. Though it is more B2C than B2B,
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Everyone, and every business, has a story to tell. Your personal stories help you reflect and understand your life. Furthermore, your company’s story can do the same for your business. Starting a blog that shares your company’s story means you have a willingness to overcome the hurdles in your way: time, learning curve, and fear
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