How to Get More Google Reviews for Your Service Business
Google reviews are one of the most powerful trust signals for local service businesses. Here's a practical system for getting more of them.
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Practical writing on small-business websites.
This is the working notebook of the agency. Industry-specific guides, local-SEO walk-throughs, and honest thinking about what actually moves the phone for small service businesses, written by the same person who builds the sites.
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Why Page Speed Matters More Than How Your Website Looks
A beautiful website that loads slowly is a liability. Here's why page speed is one of the most important factors in converting visitors into calls.
Read articleWordPress vs. Custom-Coded: An Honest Comparison
WordPress powers a third of the internet. I build my clients on custom code instead. Here is an honest look at the tradeoffs.
Read articleHow to Rank Higher on Google Maps as a Service Business
The Google Maps local pack drives more calls than any other source for local service businesses. Here's how to rank higher in it.
Read articleWhat to Put on Your Contractor Website (And What to Skip)
Most contractor websites have either too little or too much. Here's a practical list of what to include, and what to leave out.
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