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How to Set Up a Google Business Profile: A Step-by-Step Guide
Get your business on Google Maps the right way. A plain English walkthrough of creating, verifying and completing your Google Business Profile.
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Are lead sites like Angi, Thumbtack, Checkatrade and hipages worth it for contractors? How they work, pros and cons, and how to tell if they pay off.
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Why Is My Business Not Showing Up on Google Maps? 10 Fixes
Can't find your business on Google Maps? The 10 most common reasons, from unverified profiles to suspensions, and exactly how to fix each one.
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What Should Be on a Contractor Website? 15 Things That Win Jobs
The 15 things every contractor website needs to turn visitors into quote requests, from a tappable phone number to project photos, reviews and service pages.
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Facebook Ads vs Google Ads: Which Is Better for a Small Business?
Facebook ads or Google ads? A plain English comparison for small businesses: how each works, which suits your business, and how to test without wasting money.
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The Best Free SEO Tools for Small Businesses
The free SEO tools small business owners actually need, starting with Google's own, plus what each one is for and a simple monthly routine to use them.
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Google Business Profile Suspended? How to Get It Back
Your Google Business Profile was suspended or disabled. Here's why it usually happens, how to fix the cause, and how to file an appeal Google will accept.
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