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The new Chrome HTTP warning stops first-time visitors before your page loads. See where HTTP still hides in small business marketing and what to fix.
Chrome HTTP Warning: What Small Businesses Should Fix Now Read More »
Google Business Profile suspended? What it really costs, why Google’s 5-day appeal estimate rarely matches reality, and how to get your listing reinstated.
Google Business Profile Suspended: What It Costs and How to Get It Back Read More »
Contractor marketing Burbank guide: what it really costs, the household math behind whether a campaign pays, and the local rules that trip contractors up.
Contractor Marketing in Burbank: What Actually Works Here Read More »
ChatGPT referral traffic fell by half after GPT-6 as AI visits showed up as Direct. What happened, plus 5 tracking moves for local businesses this week.
ChatGPT Referral Traffic Drop: Why AI Leads Look Like Direct Read More »
Apple HomeView puts Siri AI on the kitchen counter. What it means for law firms, agents and contractors, plus 5 marketing moves to make this week.
Apple HomeView and Siri AI: What Local Businesses Should Do Read More »
Do I need a website if I have a Google Business Profile? What each one does, why Google shut off its free sites, and when a local business can wait.
Do I Need a Website if I Have a Google Business Profile? Read More »
Google rank tracking tools have been unreliable since late September. What it means for local businesses, plus 5 better ways to measure your marketing.
Google Rank Tracking Is Broken: What to Measure Instead Read More »
Google Maps’ new Fan-Favorite list ranks restaurants by reviews and directions. What it reveals for local businesses, plus 5 moves to make this week.
Google Maps Fan-Favorite List: What Local Businesses Learn Read More »
GPT-6 is rolling out in ChatGPT with interactive answers. What it means for law firms, agents and contractors, plus 5 marketing moves to make this week.
GPT-6 in ChatGPT: What Small Businesses Should Do Now Read More »
Google now says it is critical to fact-check all AI content, even titles and alt text. What it means for small businesses, plus 5 moves to make this week.
Google AI Content Guidelines: Fact-Check Before You Publish Read More »
