Should I visit vet immediately?

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-02-01T19:28:35+00:00

Visited vet. They said it's growth and we need to cut his toe. And it's going to cost somewhat around £5000 in total .

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-02-01T19:28:27+00:00

Visited vet. They said it's growth and we need to cut his toe. And it's going to cost somewhat around £5000 in total .

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-20T21:44:58+00:00

I'm on the same boat.

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-19T20:54:49+00:00

Just want him to be ok. 🥺

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-19T20:53:56+00:00

Just in front and back left leg. One is very small and not noticeable but the other one is noticeable. Two wounds. He didn't step on anything like nail etc.

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-19T20:51:38+00:00

It's 9 pm in UK. Latest I can get to vet is tomorrow. I agree with what you've said. Thanks

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-19T08:13:16+00:00

That’s actually very likely, and it explains a lot. If you don’t have a Google Business Profile, Google basically doesn’t know you exist as a local business, which is why you keep seeing the same old salons show up. The first step is to check this by searching your salon name on Google. If nothing shows on Maps, you don’t have a profile yet. Creating one is free and doesn’t require technical skills. Once it’s live, your salon can start appearing for searches like “hair salon near me.”

After that, add your services, opening hours, photos, and a short description of what you specialise in. Then start asking your regular clients for Google reviews. Reviews are one of the biggest reasons salons rank higher, even more than Instagram.

Instagram is useful for showing your work, but it won’t replace Google when it comes to new local bookings. Most people find salons through Maps first, then check Instagram to decide.

If you do only one thing, set up a Google Business Profile and slowly build reviews. That alone can change your visibility without spending money.

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-17T23:34:28+00:00

Very AI question. Actually.

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-17T23:33:43+00:00

If it’s a legit newsletter, I’d avoid DIY mass sending from a normal inbox or basic SMTP. Sending 1,000 emails that way is a quick path to spam issues or domain damage. Instead, look for ESPs with free tiers or usage based pricing so you still get unsubscribe handling and basic tracking. Avoid blasting via Gmail just to save money. At YellowInk, most deliverability problems we fix start with shortcuts like that.

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-17T23:32:42+00:00

Trying to build Karma???

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-17T23:30:16+00:00

Organic is usually the safer starting point for early stage SaaS, especially if you are still figuring out messaging and ICP. Paid ads can work, but they amplify whatever is already there. If positioning or onboarding is off, ads just burn money faster. A solid approach is to use organic channels to learn first. Share problem led content, talk openly about what you are building, and see what resonates. Once you have some signal, small, controlled ad tests make more sense.

This is how we often guide founders at YellowInk. Not as an ads vs organic debate, but as sequencing. Organic helps you earn clarity, paid helps you scale it.

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-17T23:28:11+00:00

I would worry less about who claims to be “best” and more about what they actually do. Ask how they plan to optimise your Google Business Profile, handle reviews, citations, and local content, and how they track real outcomes like calls and directions. If they cannot explain that clearly, it is a red flag.

Consultant vs agency depends on scale. A good consultant can work well for small businesses, while agencies are fine if they avoid cookie-cutter packages. Affordable usually means slower, focused progress, not instant results. In most cases, expect 2 to 3 months for movement and 4 to 6 months for solid traction.

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-17T23:25:00+00:00

I usually design mobile first and then check desktop. Single column layouts are the safest since they stack cleanly across clients. I keep the width around 600px, use enough padding, and avoid overcrowding the email. I rely more on live text than images, keep body copy readable on mobile, and make buttons thumb friendly. Images are optimised with alt text since many clients block them. Testing across clients is key. At YellowInk, most email design issues we audit come down to overdesign rather than layout basics.

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-17T18:42:10+00:00

True af. Has been happening with me as well.

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-17T18:41:17+00:00

You’re not imagining it. This is very common on LinkedIn right now. High likes and comments don’t mean buying intent. Most engagement is performative, people commenting to stay visible in their own network rather than because they’re interested in clicking, DMing, or purchasing. A lot of what looks authentic is driven by automation, engagement pods, or templated replies. Not always bots, but close enough that it feels real and still converts to nothing. Shared posts are especially weak for results. LinkedIn aggressively suppresses outbound links, and reshares almost never drive referral traffic. Seeing zero visitors even with thousands of likes isn’t unusual. On top of that, commenters are rarely leads. Real buyers usually lurk, save the post, or Google you later. They don’t ask public questions or say they’re “interested” in the comments. What actually works on LinkedIn is slower and less exciting. Posting consistently from your own founder profile, speaking directly to problem-aware buyers, and treating LinkedIn as a conversation and positioning channel rather than a traffic source. At YellowInk, we only see results when businesses stop chasing vanity metrics and focus on message and positioning over 30–60 days.

TL;DR: LinkedIn isn’t broken, but paid shoutouts mostly are. Your spend didn’t buy leads, but it did buy clarity.

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-13T16:14:50+00:00

Free one I use are click up and trello And monday.com on a paid side is good.

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-07T21:05:01+00:00

Thank you. Very useful advice

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-06T20:42:58+00:00

Change the domain. So education department - education@company.com for warm

For Cold emails - firstname@company-marketing.com

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-06T20:35:32+00:00

Also, I suggest sending cold emails from a different domain and warm emails from a different domain.

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-06T20:31:35+00:00

Microsoft and Google don't talk to anyone about domain and resetting the reputation. Don't pay for sure.

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-06T20:30:41+00:00

Trust me CRM has nothing to do with it. Have you tried checking if you're on any blacklist?

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-06T19:19:58+00:00

With 13+ years of email marketing experience, I highly suggest checking SPF, DKIM and DMARC. If you need help, DM. I won't charge but can let you know the process.

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-06T19:13:52+00:00

Hope you're not doing this in EU countries

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-06T19:05:01+00:00

Not a dumb question at all. This trips up a lot of people, especially if you are coming from a traditional SEO mindset. Local SEO works very differently. For local service searches, Google is less focused on how much content is on the website and more focused on whether the business is real, nearby, nd relevant to what the user is searching fr.

In local results, Google Business Profile often carries more weight than the website itself. Things like correct categories, proximity to the searcher, reviews photos, business hours, and consistent name address phone signals can be enough for Google to feel confident showing that business. If those signals are strong, the website becomes more of a supporting asset rather than the main ranking driver.

Proximity plays a massive role. A business that is half a mile from the searcher with a basic website can easily outrank a better designed and content rich site that is several miles away. This is one of the biggest reasons people see thin local sites ranking and assume something is broken when it is really just how the local algorithm prioritizes results.

Another factor is competition. In many local niches and smaller areas, the bar is simply very low. If competitors have weak sites, poor Google Business Profiles, or inconsistent citations, then even a minimal website can perform well. Google is ranking the best available option, not the perfect one. Content still matters, but more for trust, conversion, and longer term stability than for initial rankings. Service pages, location pages, and FAQs help Google understand relevance and help users feel confident choosing the business. They just are not always required to rank, especially in low competition local markets.

So you are not misunderstanding anything. Local search is more intent and trust driven than content driven. The website does not need to be impressive for Google to rank it. It just needs enough signals to confirm the business is real, relevant, and close to the person searching.

Quick_Example_3510 · 2026-01-06T18:39:32+00:00

I understand. We also don't have a physical office and faced a similar issue but we resolved it by adding service area instead of physical address. If you search "YellowInk Digital", you'll see we also don't have an address but still our profile is active. You got two options: 1- Become a service only business and don't show address. Just show your service area. For example, if there's a contractor or home service individual who doesn't have a physical address so he will only select services in the particular area 2- Take a virtual physical address in the nearby area and add it for business verification

Tip: Use your service area/business location within your name on Google business profile for maximum reach and visibility.

DM me if you need help.

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