I still perform most of my local search engine optimizations manually and recently was treated to a whole new approval process for Apple Maps Connect. Apple Maps was born in 2012 and for years they were using Yelp and Locationary for the business information. There were many other 3rd party data providers for addressing, directions, […]
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Small Business Grant Money Available in Bucks County – Covid-19 Relief Program
Small Business Grant Money Available in Bucks County – Covid-19 Relief Program
Bucks County Commissioners allocated $6 Million to help support small businesses in Bucks County that are negatively impacted by Covid-19. The grant program provides up to $25,000 or 25% of annual operating expenses, whichever is lower. To qualify, the business must meet the following criteria:For Profit Business earning $700,000 annual gross revenue or lessHeadquarters must […]
How To Win More “Near Me” Searches
How To Win More “Near Me” Searches
In a typical 30-day period, Google Search may receive no less than 550 Million search queries that include the phrase “near me” in the search string. That volume continues to rise each time I find new data on Think with Google and through other resources. So that means we have to help Google, Bing and […]
Website Support Services We Can Do On The Fly – Reasonably Priced, Local, Trustworthy
Website Support Services We Can Do On The Fly – Reasonably Priced, Local, Trustworthy
After we have created a nice organic flow of traffic for clients, it is not unusual that we are tasked with all sorts of website updates, maintenance and repairs. Although most partnerships often start off with the affordable SEO services we provide clients and/or the Google Local Services we provide initially, once that heavy work […]
5 Easy SEO Tips That Will Help You Win Online
5 Easy SEO Tips That Will Help You Win Online
Some clients just want results ASAP and won’t accept “SEO is a long-term strategy” conversation as an answer to the question, “How long will it take for me to see results?”. The truth is that SEO done properly is a GREAT long-term strategy but there are several things we can do to realize some early […]
No SSL Yet? Waste No More Time, Let’s Get Your Certificate Installed ASAP
No SSL Yet? Waste No More Time, Let’s Get Your Certificate Installed ASAP
Really? Why have you waited till the 11th hour to get your SSL installed? It is not like we didn’t know this day would come. Yes I know, we all have our priorities and adding an SSL certificate to your website probably took a back seat to:Making payrollClosing the next big fishReducing Healthcare costsHiring skilled […]
Web Pages That Convert Have Common Characteristics
Web Pages That Convert Have Common Characteristics
Converting website peepers and tire kickers into actual sales prospects requires some serious planning and testing. It is not magic and there are several page elements that your page visitors will pay attention to more than others. There are also some page elements that may turn people off. This post will help you focus on more on […]
Your Content Marketing Strategy Needs a Distribution Strategy Too
Your Content Marketing Strategy Needs a Distribution Strategy Too
Today our website optimization services have morphed well beyond local search engine marketing & Video SEO. The way Google indexes content has changed dramatically so we needed to diversify our offerings. We are more of a B2B content creation agency these days that understands that content optimization is not enough. Our job is to make […]
How To Get a Direct Link to Your Google Reviews?
How To Get a Direct Link to Your Google Reviews?
On your phone, open Google Chrome in an incognito tab. Don’t have Chrome? Download it from your App Store. Go to Google.com and search your business name exactly as it appears on your Google My Business page. If you don’t see your business, include your city and/or state until your business pops up. Toggle to the reviews tab […]
Video Marketing Helps Your Buyers Choose You
Video Marketing Helps Your Buyers Choose You
For the last 4 years, companies like Animoto, Google/IPSOS, Aberdeen and Wyzowl have been doing some excellent research and surveys to track how important video is to buyers. Well the reports for this year offer eye popping statistics that proves video marketing is more important than ever. 81% of buyers have been convinced to buy […]