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Why Doesn’t My Business Show Up on Google Maps?

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You’ve set up your business, your services are top-notch, and your customers love your work—but when someone searches for plumbers near them, your company doesn’t show up in the Google Map Pack. What gives? This is one of the most common questions we hear from small business owners—and for good reason. Visibility on Google Maps […]

Explore the Benefits of Schema Markup and How It Can Enhance Local Search Results

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In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, businesses continuously seek innovative ways to stand out in search results. One such powerful but often underutilized tool is schema markup. Particularly for local businesses looking to improve their online presence, understanding and implementing schema markup can be a game-changer. This article delves into what schema markup is […]

Marketing Research Firm Website + SEO Case Study

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Marketing Research Firm Website + SEO Case Study As the world stirred from its pandemic-induced hibernation, a Cincinnati-based Market Research & Strategy firm found itself striving to regain its previous vitality. In pursuit of a solution to their challenges, the company’s founder sought to update the website to align more closely with their brand and […]

Construction Company SEO Case Study

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A local construction company contacted Create IT Web Designs in October 2021 to evaluate their website with a website audit to determine how to grow their organic traffic and increase their leads organically. They wanted us to make some immediate changes based on the audit, so we recommended we add 4 strategic pages for some […]

The Ultimate Local SEO Checklist

Local SEO Checklist

In competitive local industries like construction and home services, a well-executed SEO strategy can be the difference between more leads than your competition. Think of it as investing in your digital real estate: if you’re not seen online, how will people pick up the phone to call your business? To help you boost your visibility […]

Getting to the Top of Google Maps

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Getting on and to the top of Google Maps sounds like a do-able challenge. As a small business owner, I know how important it is for you to get noticed and be seen by potential customers. And one way to reach your target market is by being highly visible in Google Maps (some refer to […]

The 5 Biggest Myths About Online Reputation Management: Debunked!

Online Reputation Management Myths

Small business owners often wonder if online reputation management (ORM) is worth the time and effort. After all, it seems like a lot of work to try to control what people say about your business on the internet. But ORM is not only worth the time and effort, it’s essential for any business that wants […]

SEO vs. Social Media – Which One Should You Focus On First?

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There are many considerations for any business when it comes to choosing how they want to market their company. One of the most important is whether or not you should invest in SEO (search engine optimization) or social media marketing. This article will discuss which one you should focus on first and why, as well […]

Case Study: Branding Agency Audit +386% yr/yr Increased Traffic

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Our client came to us looking to get better results with their website, so we started with a website technical audit. In this case study, we will show how making a few small changes can make a big difference. We also set up a Google My Business profile for the client, which helped them to […]

What Exactly Is Content Marketing and What are the Benefits?

What exactly is content marketing? What are the benefits of content marketing. We've defined content marketing.

Let’ discuss what exactly is content marketing and why every business needs to utilize it. We’ll also talk about how to create engaging content for your brand, as well as setting goals for a successful campaign. Lastly, we’ll go over the benefits of using this strategy in your overall digital marketing roadmap. What Exactly is […]