Does “Near You” Work for “Near Me” Terms in Local Search Rankings?If you’re running a business focused on attracting local customers, you’ve likely encountered the terms “near me” and “near you.”20h ago20h ago
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The Missing Link in Small Business Marketing: Leadership, Not TacticsFor years, small businesses have been chasing the next big thing in marketing — ads, social media, SEO, whatever tactic promises quick…Dec 31, 2024Dec 31, 2024
Content Is No Longer Optional — It’s OxygenContent used to be optional in marketing — a nice-to-have addition to your strategy. Then it evolved. It became oxygen: essential…Dec 12, 2024Dec 12, 2024
Alignment Through Voice-of-Customer (VOC) Insights: The Foundation of Effective Marketing StrategyIn service-based industries, whether you’re a commercial contractor handling large-scale projects or a residential service provider like…Dec 8, 2024Dec 8, 2024
The Truth About ChatGPT and Keyword Research: What SEO “Experts” Don’t Want You to KnowIn the world of SEO, there’s no shortage of flashy gimmicks and silver-bullet solutions promising to save time and effort.Nov 29, 2024Nov 29, 2024
Why Tactics-Only Agencies Are Losing the Marketing Game“I just need a website.” “Can you handle my SEO?”Nov 27, 2024Nov 27, 2024
Hunting Without Farming: Why Marketing Agencies Struggle with RetentionRecently, I had a conversation with another marketing agency owner about growth and the gaps in their business model. As we dove deeper…Nov 27, 2024Nov 27, 2024
Sales Guide: Handling the “Let Me Talk to My Spouse” Objection for Christmas Light ContractorsIn the holiday lighting business, the phrase “Let me talk to my husband/wife” is a common roadblock. But with the right strategies, you can…Nov 22, 2024Nov 22, 2024