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Use AI To Grow Maintain Customers
Online Marketing, Blog, Email Marketing, Search Marketing

5 Ways Local Service Businesses Can Use AI to Win More Customers (And Keep Them Coming Back)

After attending Search Marketing Expo Advanced earlier this month, I’ve been flooded with questions my clients about one topic: artificial intelligence. The feedback from my recap…

By Jerad Hill · June 30, 2025
SMX Advanced Recap
Search Marketing, Blog

SMX Advanced 2025 Recap: What Small Businesses Need to Know About the Future of SEO

SMX Advanced 2025 marked the first in-person SMX conference since early 2020, and it was worth the wait. Held in Boston, the event brought together some…

By Jerad Hill · June 16, 2025
Tourism SEO
Search Marketing, Blog

Tourism SEO: How to Rank #1 When Customers Search From 1,000 Miles Away

How to Rank for Non-Local Travelers Planning Trips to Your Destination In the competitive world of tourism, having a strong online presence isn’t just helpful—it’s essential…

By Jerad Hill · May 29, 2025
5 Ways to get more Google Business Reviews
Search Marketing

5 Proven Strategies to Increase Your Google Business Reviews

Why Google Reviews Matter for Your Small Business Google reviews have become a cornerstone of local business success in today’s digital marketplace. When potential customers search…

By Jerad Hill · May 15, 2025
Winning Local SEO Strategy
Search Marketing, Blog

How to Build a Winning Local SEO Strategy: Expert Guide for Service Businesses

I’m constantly amazed by how many service businesses offer exceptional work yet remain virtually invisible online. The truth is striking – 98% of customers now turn…

By Jerad Hill · May 14, 2025