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MarketingMustHaves

The Marketing Must-Haves Every Startup Needs to Succeed

By Angela Peacor | January 12, 2026
Opening a local business is an exciting milestone. Whether you’re launching a retail store, restaurant, salon, auto shop, or service-based business, your success depends on more than just a great...
Business Startup | Professional Presence & Personal Branding
Local SEO

What is Local SEO and How Can I Optimize it?

By Angela Peacor | November 4, 2024
Standing out as a local business requires more than just a good location and quality services. Increasingly, consumers turn to the internet to find the best businesses nearby, whether searching...
Local SEO
local marketing

Local Marketing: A Powerful Tool for Growing Your Business

By Paradux Media Group | October 17, 2024
Many businesses focus on broad online strategies, but for local businesses, targeting customers in their immediate area can be far more effective. Local marketing is the practice of targeting potential...
Local Marketing | Local SEO
Missing the Mark

Missing the Mark: Common Mistakes with Local Marketing

By Paradux Media Group | October 17, 2024
Local marketing is essential for businesses that rely on nearby customers to sustain their operations. Whether you're a small boutique, restaurant, or service provider, ensuring your marketing efforts resonate with...
Local Marketing | Local SEO
Do Google Reviews Help Your Business?

Do Google Reviews Help Your Business?

By Angela Peacor | February 7, 2022
The quick answer is YES.  Here’s how and why. First of all, Google holds 90% of the search engine market share.  Just as “Google” has become a verb in our...
Local SEO | Online Reviews
Google My Business

Do You Know How “Google My Business” Can Bring More Customers to Your Door?

By Angela Peacor | May 10, 2021
With Google dominating the search engine market (92.24%), implementing more ways to help your business rank highly is critical in today’s world.  More and more consumers rely on Google searches...
Local SEO
marketing trends in 2020 that you can utilize

Marketing Trends In 2020 That You Can Utilize

By Paradux Media Group | March 1, 2020
Marketing innovation is moving rapidly this year. Trends in 2020 will focus on the adoption of new technologies that will have an impact both on your digital and conventional marketing....
Business Technology | Marketing Trends
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Local Search Google Places Now Google Plus

By Mike Frey | July 2, 2012
Google Places is Now Google Plus: If you haven’t noticed Google has now moved Google Places pages to Google Plus Local pages.  What does it mean to the local small...
Local SEO | Search Engine Visibility
Google Plus and SEO

Google+, SEO, and the Real Lesson for Small Businesses

By Mike Frey | February 27, 2012
When Google+ launched, many small business owners asked the same question: "Is this another platform we have to manage, or is there real value here?" The conversation wasn’t driven by...
Local SEO | Search Engine Visibility
What Does Google My Business Mean to the Local Business Owner

What Does Google My Business Mean to the Local Business Owner?

By Paradux Media Group | July 14, 2011
As a local business owner, you've likely invested time and effort into building an online presence. You may have created a Facebook business page, posted regularly, and engaged with your...
Local SEO