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What is business automation? 5 examples that save a small business hours
Business automation in plain English, with five examples that save a small business hours: one lead list, alerts, booking, reminders and review requests.
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Guides for small and local businesses
Short, practical answers for small and local businesses in the US. Each guide links to the official sources we used.
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How to get more Google reviews (without breaking the rules)
How to get more Google reviews within Google's and the FTC's rules: when and how to ask, sharing your review link, replying, and handling negative reviews.
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Beyond Google: which online platforms should your business be on?
Beyond Google: what Bing Places, Apple, Yelp, Facebook, Instagram and Nextdoor are each for, how to choose, and how to keep every listing accurate.
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How much does a website cost, and what should it include?
What drives the cost of a small business website, the four ways to get one built, the ongoing costs, and what every site must include.
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SEO vs AEO: what they are and why your website needs both
SEO gets your website ranked in search results. AEO gets your business cited in AI answers. Where they overlap, where they differ, and a plan for both.
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How important are SEO and AEO for a small business?
How customers find local businesses today, why organic visibility compounds, realistic timelines, what to measure, and when SEO is not the priority.
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How to get your local business recommended by ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
How local businesses get recommended by ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews: crawler access, Business Profile, service pages, FAQs, schema and real reviews.
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Why Google suspends Business Profiles (and how to avoid it)
Why Google suspends local Business Profiles: address, name, service area and duplicate rules, video verification, how to appeal and a prevention checklist.
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What you need to open a business in the US
The steps to open a small business in the US: structure, state registration, a free EIN, licenses and permits, insurance, bank account and digital basics.
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