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Requires a Storefront membershipThe Google Business Profile checklist for local businessesSee membership plans

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12 things every local business website needs

A practical checklist of what a small business website needs to turn visitors into calls, bookings and visits.

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How to get more Google reviews (the right way)

Simple, rule-following ways for local businesses to earn more Google reviews, and the shortcuts that can get you in trouble.

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Requires a Storefront membershipLocal search ads 101: what to know before you spend a dollarSee membership plans

Requires a Storefront membershipHow to reply to a negative review (with examples)See membership plans

Requires a Storefront membershipGreat business photos with just your phoneSee membership plans

Requires a Storefront membershipA week of social posts in 10 minutesSee membership plans

Requires a Storefront membershipLocal SEO basics: showing up in "near me" searchesSee membership plans

Requires a Storefront membershipA year of local marketing: your seasonal calendarSee membership plans

Requires a Storefront membershipEmail and text marketing basics (and the rules to follow)See membership plans

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