Local SEO & Small Business Marketing Tips

How to Fix a Suspended Google Business Profile for a Service-Area Type Business

Google listing suspended? Here is a detailed process for appealing a suspended Google Business Profile for a service-area type business.

By EZlocal · April 14 2025 gmb, google

Google Goes Back on Getting Rid of Cookies

Third-Party Cookies have been a mainstay of digital marketing in the modern age, despite privacy concerns about tracking and storing data on users. Last month, Google announces they are here to stay despite their promise four years ago that they would be making them obsolete. Read about what this could mean for the future of digital marketing below.

By Matthew Wells · August 22 2024 cookies, google, marketing, digital

How Directories Get You Ranked Higher Where It Matters

Even though you know being listed on online directories is a great thing for your business, sometimes it can feel that the benefit isn't always obvious. After all, who still checks Yellow Pages? Read about how being on these directories helps you rank higher in the places you care about most here.

By Matthew Wells · March 12 2024 Directories, google, seo, ranking

Google Is Shutting Down 22 million Websites

If you created your businesses website through your Google Business Profile, it will shut down come March 2024. Learn more about this change and potential alternatives for websites here.

By Matthew Wells · February 20 2024 small business, google, website, websites

Tip: Implement Structured Data Markup for SEO

Structured data markup, also known as schema markup, is a powerful but often underutilized technique for improving your website's visibility in search engine results.

By Tina Lane · October 05 2023 google, schema, rich snippets, faq

Beyond Google: Why a Bing Listing Matters More Than Ever

It is now more important than ever to ensure you have an accurate Bing listing for your business. Claiming your business, providing accurate information, and including every possible detail can only benefit you. If Bing and ChatGPT become synonymous in the future, being ahead of the curve is crucial. A little effort today can potentially yield significant rewards down the line.

By EZlocal · May 26 2023 voice assistants, artificial intelligence, bing, google

Why All Small Businesses Should Have Their Own Website

When you want to figure out where to go for lunch, or who to call locally to fix your plumbing, where do you turn? Exactly. Search engines. Having a strong presence online means better rankings in search engines. Having a website is more important than ever for small businesses. A website can serve as a digital storefront, a platform to showcase products and services, and a way to communicate with customers. There is SEO value, certainly, and a website can also help with branding, and cultivating an identity. Having a well-designed website for your small business can set you apart and make a great first impression on potential customers. Additionally, a website can be a valuable tool for marketing and advertising. By optimizing a website for search engines and using social media to drive traffic, smal...

By Brandon Kosters · April 28 2023 website, web page, website building, website hosting

Why Your GMB Was Suspended, and What You Can Do!

Has your Google My Business page been suspended? Here's a list of common triggers, and tips for recovering your account!

By Brandon Kosters · March 27 2023 google, google my business, gmb, seo

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