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ScamWatch: Review Extortion Scams Are On the Rise

Last Updated: March 2, 2026

Leer en español There’s a troubling new scam making the rounds, and it’s picking up steam fast. Fake 1-star Google reviews are being posted on small business listings, followed by extortion-style emails demanding payment to take them down. Unfortunately, two of our clients (BNP consulting & Lock Works) have already been hit by it. For […]

2025 Changed the Game. If You’re Feeling A Little Behind, This Checklist Will Get You Caught Up Fast

Last Updated: March 2, 2026

Leer en español 2025 was one for the books. Especially for small business owners, things shifted fast and it caught a lot of folks off guard. AI got smarter, customers got pickier, and the way people find (and choose) you changed practically overnight. Before you shut the shop for the holidays, here’s the no-BS checklist […]

Can You Actually Rank in AI Search Without a Website?

Last Updated: December 2, 2025

Leer en español AI search is changing how people find businesses online. Tools like Gemini, Grok, Copilot, and Perplexity don’t just show web links, they generate answers by pulling info from all over the internet, including social media, videos, and forums. So the big question is: Can your business show up in AI search results […]

Turns Out, That Lying Scoundrel Simply Answered the Question You Didn’t Know You Asked

Last Updated: March 2, 2026

Leer en español This might sound strange, but here it goes: we’re about to stick up for some of our competitors. Yes, really. Now, don’t get us wrong, there are plenty of bad apples out there. Some are just plain incompetent. Others are full-on scammers. But believe it or not, there are some honest, well-meaning […]

ScamWatch: Don’t Pay for What’s Already Yours – The Google Business Profile Ownership Scam

Last Updated: March 2, 2026

Leer en español We’ve been hearing a lot of chatter lately from our clients about a sneaky new scam making the rounds, and it’s time we shine a big ol’ spotlight on it. Here’s the setup: You, a small business owner, get a call. The person on the other end – often with an overseas […]

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