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5 things every tradie should know about Apps and Automation
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Google has rebranded their GMB for business to Google Business Profile. What is the impact to local business?
Google has announced that it’s renaming Google My Business to Google Business Profile, alongside a number of other changes within the local business management tool.
What exactly is Google My Business?
Google My Business is a program created by Google to help local businesses establish their place of business. While it was originally intended for traditional brick-and-mortar stores that have physical locations in neighbourhoods even international companies often will register themselves…
What is Reputation Management and how it impacts SEO
The way people discover, evaluate and trust Local Businesses has changed. 4 out of 5 consumers have reversed a purchase decision based on negative online reviews. Do you want to: Get found online: With search engines like Google, your business's…
4 Ways to Refresh Your Website for 2021
How to refresh your website in 2021 If your website has not been updated in the last year, it might be a good time to refresh it. A website refresh could be making some updates to your existing content or…
The importance of a digital Game Plan
Discover the tools available and how best to use them in order to build an online business and be assured of success with a specialized strategy session. Having a Game plan can not only save you money but put you…
Why website maintenance is key to a successful website
Just like any software, websites require maintenance to keeping the site working properly. Avoiding website maintenance is like not having regular oil changes on your vehicle. You wouldn’t drive your car very long if you didn’t look after its maintenance,…
Mobile Friendly Websites increase sales
Mobile friendly websites can increase engagement and actually increase sales. Mobile friendly means the website is responsive. The website expands and contracts based on the screen you are viewing it from. The images, scripts, menus, and resolution automatically switch between…How to update opening hours on your Google business page
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