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At this very moment, 1000s of people — potential clients — could be reaching for their phones to search for a carpet cleaner, electrician, pest control technician, or plumber. They have questions, they want prices and they want it now! These are Micro-Moments. 

Business descriptions… You’ve noticed the little box under your business’ Google profile, but you don’t know what to put in there — it’s just too hard! ... failing to complete your Business Description can mean that you are missing out on a vital Local SEO boost.

If local clients are your bread and butter, making sure you’re at the top of local search results is vital. If you can snag a spot next to the Google map, your customers are only a few clicks away from calling or visiting your business. But how do you get there?

Does your week slip away and before you know it, it’s bin day again! Time can be managed and you can find a work/life/beer balance. The key is organisation and carving out time just to arrange and plan your tasks and priorities.

New Tips to Attract Leads and Boost Local SEO: If you’re a local Tradie or business owner, you need to stay up to date with the latest changes with Google My Business (GMB). We’ve outlined some helpful GMB tips to attract new customers and keep your Local SEO going strong.

Fake reviews can be hard to swallow. When you’ve worked so hard managing your business’s reputation and service, and you’ve worked tirelessly on your Google My Business profile, a fake review can leave you feeling angry and resentful.

Unless you have a niche business, Google is saturated in every industry sector — standing out is possible, but it takes work. So, the best thing you can do for your business is to head over to BING — there’s less competition and now’s the time to get your BING Places for Business profile sorted.

Question: Where do agencies start when they look at your Local SEO? Answer: Your business citations. These are your business listings and profiles located all over the internet. They are the front door to your business and the customer’s first impression of you.

Negative online reviews can happen to any business or tradie, but don’t fear — there are ways to protect your business and reputation. You should always respond! A response — even to a bad review — is better than no response.