Local SEO guides

Straight answers for busy owners: what SEO costs, how to get reviews, and how Google Maps and AI pick who to recommend.

How Much Does SEO Cost in 2026? A Guide for Local Businesses
Real price ranges for local SEO from agencies, freelancers and software, what you get at each level, and red flags to avoid.
How to Get More Google Reviews (Without Breaking Google's Rules)
Simple, allowed ways to get more 5-star Google reviews: when to ask, what to say, and what gets businesses penalized.
How to Rank Higher on Google Maps: A Local Business Guide
What decides who shows up in Google Maps, and the practical steps that move a local business up the list.
How to Get Your Business Recommended by ChatGPT and AI Search
How AI assistants pick which local businesses to recommend, and what you can do so they name you.
PageRank, the Google Dance and the Florida Update: A Short History of SEO
What PageRank was, why the Google Dance stopped, what the Florida update changed, and what replaced the old SEO playbook.