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Your Local SEO Resource
Get Optimised for 2020 I talk a lot about local SEO and if you’ve recently updated your site, you may roll your eyes at the appearance of another article about local SEO. I get it. Believe me, I do. I don’t want to sound like a broken record. But… The truth is that local SEO is changing all the time. It’s hard to keep up – and I’m a professional marketer! I know it can be hard for small business owners to stay abreast of changes and keep their sites optimized for local search. To keep things simple, I’ve put […]
Why Your Free Consultation Offer Sucks (And How To Fix It!)
When deciding what type of lead magnet will attract the most signups (leads) for your business it’s natural to want to go right to your best offer – the thing that’ll convince first-time visitors to your site to dive right in and hire you, retain your services you or purchase your product. There’s just one problem with that – it’s not enough. And if your primary (or only) lead magnet is a free consultation, there are some things I’m willing to bet you’re doing wrong. If your free consultation offer isn’t blowing up your calendar, there are things you can […]
How to Create Killer Local Content for Your Business
In the days before the internet, local marketing was simple. You paid for a listing in your local Yellow Pages, printed flyers, and maybe took out an ad in the local paper. People knew who you were and where you were. Then web marketing came along and changed everything. At first, the recommendation was to focus on general keywords. But over the years, Google and other search engines have changed their algorithms. Now, they prioritize local search over everything else. What does that mean? In short, it means that creating compelling local content isn’t optional. It’s as necessary as oxygen. […]
How to Turn Your Website into a Lead-Generating Powerhouse
Your website is the headquarters of all your online marketing. It’s the first thing most people will find when they search for your business. Between 70% and 80% of all consumers say that they research businesses online before buying products. In addition, 38% say that they’ll navigate away from a website if it is poorly designed. It’s not a good idea to throw together a basic business website that doesn’t help you to generate new leads for your business. Your design must be user-friendly and intentional. Here are some tips to help you out. Choose the Right Domain Name It’s […]
Hey Google: Should Businesses Take Voice Search Serious?
Voice search isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s more prevalent than ever before and that’s not going to change. The latest stats show that by 2020, at least 50% of all searches will be voice searches. Even more surprising is this nugget of information. Digital transformation leader Gartner anticipates that in the same time frame, 30% of all searches will be screenless, as well. Screenless searches most often involve digital assistants such as Alexa, Cortana, and Siri. Experts anticipate that the voice speaker market will exceed $30 billion by 2024. Put these facts together and we can draw one, inevitable […]