Marketing Strategy Tip: Create Once, Distribute Everywhere!
When discussing marketing strategy, so many small business owners in northern Michigan tell me, “I just don’t have time to create content.”
When discussing marketing strategy, so many small business owners in northern Michigan tell me, “I just don’t have time to create content.”
Welcome to the new world of Search Everywhere Optimization. Your customers are now searching in more than one place. They’re searching everywhere!
If I had to pick just one thing that your small business should do right now to improve your Google performance, it’s this: Make your website genuinely helpful.
Like most small business owners, you have a Google Business Profile but never update it. No one ever told you what it really does, especially for your Local SEO.
Search driven content focuses on answering specific questions people ask and helping them solve problems. It appears in traditional search engines like Google and AI-powered answer engines like ChatGPT and Gemini.
Business owners ask if Google stops crawling their websites if it hasn’t been updated. Google does not stop crawling a website just because it’s outdated. It will crawl the site less.
Ask Maps is a new AI-powered search directly inside your Google Maps app. People are asking more detailed questions and Google is choosing which businesses to recommend.
Getting your service to the top of Google search results is less about “tricking Google bots” and more about proving you are a real person and a trustworthy expert.
It’s time to optimize your website for Google’s AI Overviews by shifting your search strategy focus from “ranking for keywords” to “being the best answer.”
Wondering how to get chosen for Google AI Overview results? Does your website appear trustworthy while explaining things clearly and answering real questions?
Do you have old blog posts that date back a few years – or a few decades? Updating old blog posts is one of the smartest SEO moves you can make.
Your Google Business Profile is crucial for local SEO. An optimized profile directly impacts your visibility and credibility in local search results and Google Maps.