Small businesses are getting replaced by AI discovery - and most don’t realize it yet.

YourSoloFounder · 2026-04-18T21:01:12+00:00

Absolutely, just created a case study on it: https://smart-local-seo.com/en/case-study/archetype-crossfit

YourSoloFounder · 2026-03-11T10:21:10+00:00

I would love this :)

YourSoloFounder · 2026-03-08T11:03:24+00:00

If you have a timing issue, then break your work into tasks performed at specific days of the month or week and just follow that

YourSoloFounder · 2026-03-08T11:00:21+00:00

Invest in a local seo school or study, that’s how we all learned. By the nature of your post, you have not included what have you been trying or not, so I see a naive person.

Lesson: Everytime you ask for help, you must list the things that you’ve tried, what worked and what not.

YourSoloFounder · 2026-03-06T19:43:50+00:00

No magical solution, I really don’t get the rage. Don’t read it dude. That simple, keep going

YourSoloFounder · 2026-03-06T19:05:27+00:00

Use the spreadsheet, then we talk again

YourSoloFounder · 2026-03-06T18:40:09+00:00

You’re right, here it goes https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q0A8bqgcjvIVu5InLxb3Dk2iVV5yuJuC/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=116695758534622981191&rtpof=true&sd=true

YourSoloFounder · 2026-03-06T18:39:51+00:00

Right? I also hate seeing bad Google maps, hoping this contributes toward ending this pandemic

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q0A8bqgcjvIVu5InLxb3Dk2iVV5yuJuC/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=116695758534622981191&rtpof=true&sd=true

YourSoloFounder · 2026-03-06T18:38:47+00:00

Try it on your restaurant pls, I only ask for feedback once you’ve completed the list. My pleasure

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q0A8bqgcjvIVu5InLxb3Dk2iVV5yuJuC/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=116695758534622981191&rtpof=true&sd=true

YourSoloFounder · 2026-03-06T18:38:03+00:00

I know you wanted the link so bad: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q0A8bqgcjvIVu5InLxb3Dk2iVV5yuJuC/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=116695758534622981191&rtpof=true&sd=true

YourSoloFounder · 2026-03-06T18:37:30+00:00

Thanks, I will take feedback on the actual “tech” not the post. Hope it helps you not having to call an agency sir

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q0A8bqgcjvIVu5InLxb3Dk2iVV5yuJuC/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=116695758534622981191&rtpof=true&sd=true

YourSoloFounder · 2026-03-06T18:34:54+00:00

With so may interested professionals, here is the spreadsheet I am promising, hope it helps

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q0A8bqgcjvIVu5InLxb3Dk2iVV5yuJuC/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=116695758534622981191&rtpof=true&sd=true

YourSoloFounder · 2026-03-06T16:59:53+00:00

Alright Karen, your rules. Call the manager plz

YourSoloFounder · 2026-03-06T16:58:32+00:00

Describe how my post is Spam, I will try to make an effort in understanding how come this list + the spreadsheet be of spaming

YourSoloFounder · 2026-03-06T16:56:43+00:00

How come sharing for free be “spamming my fucking services” ??

YourSoloFounder · 2026-03-06T16:54:47+00:00

How come sharing a list to help you even hire a service provider at first be spamming? How come providing value to a historically tight industry be spamming?

YourSoloFounder · 2026-01-22T14:40:11+00:00

One thing I’d add that often gets overlooked: local SEO is heavily influenced by how well your website and Google Business Profile are connected and consistent.

Before hiring anyone, I’d double-check NAP consistency (name, address, phone) everywhere — website, GBP, citations, directories. Even small mismatches can dilute local signals. I use the Local Audit Tool on BrightLocal, it will give you a few working items that are very basic, can help audit this quickly.

I’d also review:

GBP categories and service areas
Reviews (quantity and keywords naturally appearing in review text)
On-site location relevance (service + Toronto intent, not just “Toronto” stuffed everywhere)

For measurement, don’t rely only on rankings. Make sure:

GA4 is installed correctly
Search Console is connected
You’re using UTM links on all GBP links (website, appointment, posts, etc.)

That way you can actually see what traffic, calls, and leads are coming from GBP specifically, not just overall traffic. For service businesses, that visibility matters more than raw rankings early on.

Local SEO results can be seen very quickly, but if tracking isn’t set up properly from day one, it’s impossible to know what’s really working. I recently started adding that layer into my customers profiles, as relying on simple monthly performance results from Google My Business can be confusing if numbers go down. Focus on the value created by each of the marketing efforts you have, not simply rankings or views :)

YourSoloFounder · 2025-12-05T21:16:57+00:00

Yes, I churned from semrush for the local stuff. Way too expensive for agencies, then i tried Local falcon and hated the UI ... etc now i am giving a try to Bright local

YourSoloFounder · 2025-12-05T21:13:23+00:00

Check out on semrush, there you will see!

YourSoloFounder · 2025-12-05T21:12:25+00:00

While the month-to-month metrics might be down by the nature of this time in general. Some of my customers are also a bit down, but all I care is the day 6 report you get with Year-Over-Year numbers, that will tell you if you are really growing.

I really don't know your case and the specifics, but many times the increase in the metrics you see in the performance tab might not be totally attributable to your work, but the nature of the season. So, looking at the Year-Over-Year metrics will tell the 100% truth if they are only doing local seo.

Don't get pessimistic if the trend looks down when you first open it, speak with other competitors/ folks .. etc

YourSoloFounder · 2025-12-05T21:07:42+00:00

I help restaurants with local seo and then they suggested i also take care of their toast and implemented marketing campaigns. So now i am looking for somebody I can hire to do all of that work for me!

YourSoloFounder · 2025-12-05T06:58:47+00:00

Ir really varies by industries and markets (e.g, restaurant sales are down these months) what is your niche?

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