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playbooks for local service businesses: Google Ads, local SEO, Google Business Profile and websites, written by someone who runs these accounts every day, straight from the field.
what metrics actually matter in google ads (ignore the rest)
google ads gives you dozens of metrics. impressions, clicks, ctr, quality score, impression share, average position, view-through conversions. the list goes on.…
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google business profile q&a: how to use it to win more clients
there’s a section on your google business profile that most business owners have never touched. it sits right there on your listing,…
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organic traffic vs paid traffic: which should local businesses focus on
every local business owner eventually asks the same question: should i invest in seo or google ads? the honest answer? it depends…
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google ads for veterinary clinics: how to get more pet owners
veterinary clinics operate in a competitive local market. pet owners search google when their animal needs care – sometimes urgently. google ads…
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google business profile photos: what to post and why it matters
photos are one of the most underused features on google business profile. most business owners upload a logo, maybe a few random…
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page builders vs custom code: what is better for your local business?
if you are a local service business owner looking to build or rebuild your website, one of the biggest decisions you will…
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how to calculate roi on google ads for local businesses
most business owners running google ads focus on the wrong numbers. they check clicks, impressions, cost per click. but none of that…
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local seo for contractors: how to dominate your service area
most contractors get their clients through referrals. word of mouth works, but it has a ceiling. you can’t control when someone recommends…
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google ads landing pages: what makes them convert for local businesses
you’re paying for clicks. but what happens after someone clicks your ad? if they land on your homepage, you’re probably losing most…
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how to rank in google’s local map pack (step-by-step)
if you’ve searched for a local service on google recently, you’ve seen the map pack. it’s the block of three business listings…
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negative keywords in google ads: the complete guide
what are negative keywords and why they matter negative keywords tell google which searches should not trigger your ads. they are the…
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what are local citations and do they still matter for seo
you’ve probably heard that citations are important for local seo. maybe someone told you to submit your business to 50 directories. maybe…
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