Citations vs Backlinks (What Local Businesses Really Need)

This awesome post was last updated on May 3, 2025 By Chris Pontine

Have you ever felt like you're throwing your limited marketing budget into a black hole when it comes to SEO? I'm sure most of us have! As a small business owner, you're constantly juggling a million tasks with limited resources. When it comes to improving your online visibility, the confusion between citations and backlinks can leave you wondering where to invest your precious time and money. The truth? Most small businesses waste hundreds or even thousands of dollars on the … [Read more...]

Small Business SEO Examples (That Drive Local Traffic In 2025)

This awesome post was last updated on May 3, 2025 By Chris Pontine

Ever feel like your small business website is shouting into the void? You've built a great website, but it's sitting there collecting digital dust while your competitors seem to show up everywhere in search results. It's frustrating, right? You know SEO matters, but most advice feels either too technical or designed for companies with marketing departments (and budgets) ten times your size. The longer your website stays invisible, the more customers you're losing to competitors who … [Read more...]

Local SEO for Tree Services: Clients Are Searching Now In 2025

This awesome post was last updated on May 2, 2025 By Chris Pontine

Ever noticed how some tree service companies seem to get all the local business while others struggle to get the phone ringing? The difference often comes down to local SEO. If potential customers in your area can't find you online when they need a tree removed or trimmed, you're missing out on jobs that are going straight to your competitors. Many tree service owners think they need a massive marketing budget to compete online. Not true! With the right local SEO strategy, even smaller … [Read more...]

Local SEO for Real Estate Agents: Dominate Your Market Today

This awesome post was last updated on April 30, 2025 By Chris Pontine

Is your phone just not ringing enough with potential leads? You've got amazing listings, you work hard for your clients, but somehow, other agents in your area keep getting all the attention online. The truth is, 97% of home buyers start their search online before ever talking to an agent. If you're not showing up when they search "real estate agent near me" or "homes for sale in [your city]," you might as well be invisible. Every day you're not optimizing your local SEO is another … [Read more...]