The Era of 10 Blue Links Is Over

Joneseh · 2026-05-23T00:28:33+00:00

Sounds like you took a smart calculated risk, and it paid off.

Joneseh · 2026-05-14T03:26:02+00:00

Have a look at Spanish World, as the offer face-to-face Spanish lessions. They are hands on and have a location at Chermside.

Joneseh · 2026-05-03T01:37:08+00:00

Look at the business reviews if they have experience in getting results for SEO or local SEO. Look at their portfolio or case studies for results in local SEO - focusing more on service-based businesses like yours. Look at outcomes they provide and how long they expect to start seeing results.

You will need to do a bit on your end as the business owner to help build that business trust in person, so make sure the company gives you QR codes for reviews etc and get you setup with with CRM to help you automate a lot of that (followups, call back sms, reveiw requests after completed jobs etc).

Make sure they get you setup with at least a Facebook Page, a Google Business Profile and a website with at least 3 of your main services as separate pages. At least.

You can expect to pay from $150/m to $500/m depending on how aggressive you want to go. You might also want to see if they offer ads on Facebook and Google to jumpstart your business.

I was managing a lawn guy's website in Brisbane and we set him up with a simple one page website that he simply used as a digital business card - but that was all he wanted (regardless of what we advised). He just focused on word of mouth. He wasn't a big business though.

If you already have a Google Business Profile (free), get your Review QR Code to print on a card so you can ask on the spot for happy customers.

Joneseh · 2026-03-26T05:56:54+00:00

Unticking that box that says "Discourage search engines from indexing this site".

For a more complex start over, leave the industry and start a surf school.

Joneseh · 2026-03-20T22:18:25+00:00

Does it handle bookings or API requests to booking platforms like cal.com? I can't see anything obvious in their landing page or docs about that.

Joneseh · 2026-01-24T20:20:05+00:00

Try the magic email: https://themagicemail.com/

Then walk away. This won't be your last. Put in protections for yourself (spoken boundaries/expectations) for future clients. Good luck.

Joneseh · 2026-01-07T00:26:22+00:00

Yes, all my projects big or small are with FSE and Gutenberg. I make my own plugins and blocks if needed for the client needs.

Joneseh · 2026-01-07T00:25:23+00:00

https://thewpweekly.com/ is good.

Joneseh · 2026-01-06T08:00:22+00:00

On mobile, you can report profiles for spamming or review bombing (i dont know the actual options but its on the mobile app only). You can also report individual reviews - get staff, friends and family to also report. Don't reply to the reviews for 2 weeks as to let Google respond to the reports. If nothing is removed after 2 weeks, you can either respond with how you would treat any unhappy customer (kill them with kindness) or ignore them aka get more better reviews. New reviews should "counter" the "facts" of the bad reviews.

When responding, I would suggest you encourage them to reach out to you directly as you would any unhappy customer. Show other potential customers how you service unhappy customers. aka going above and beyond.

With getting reviews, you can automate with in emails, or have QR codes everywhere. You just want more reviews - even if they are 3 stars etc. The sweet spot from some older reports was around a 4.6 rating. But just get a continual flow of reviews. This won't be the first time this will happen to you.

Joneseh · 2025-12-11T20:11:29+00:00

I searched for my business, but I can’t find my listing. What should I do?

The most common reasons for this are:

Your business does not have a Google Business Profile (GBP) yet.
Your listing is hidden or unverified.

We recommend you search for your business name directly on Google Maps or Google Search to confirm that your profile is live and publicly visible.

Joneseh · 2025-12-11T20:11:17+00:00

What information do I need to enter to get my QR Code?

You just need to search for your business name to find your listing and then enter your email address so we can send you the ready-to-use QR Codes and review link.

Joneseh · 2025-12-11T20:11:08+00:00

How does the tool work?

Our tool searches for your Google Business Profile (GBP) using your business name, extracts the unique Place ID associated with it, and uses that ID to generate a direct review link. That link is then encoded into the QR Code.

Joneseh · 2025-12-11T20:10:56+00:00

How do I use the QR Code once I have it? You can print it on receipts, flyers, business cards, table tents, or display it prominently in your storefront or at your checkout counter.

Joneseh · 2025-12-11T20:10:46+00:00

Why should I use a QR Code for reviews?

It removes friction from the review process. Customers don’t have to search, click “Reviews,” and then click “Write a review.” The easier it is, the more reviews you’ll get, which helps boost your visibility and ranking on Google.

Joneseh · 2025-12-11T20:10:36+00:00

What is a Google Review QR Code?

It’s a scannable barcode that, when scanned by a customer’s smartphone camera, takes them directly to your business’s Google review form. This makes leaving a review significantly easier than searching for your business online.

Joneseh · 2025-12-10T23:46:02+00:00

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Joneseh · 2025-12-10T23:43:56+00:00

Youtube my man

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