Connecting Local Business https://connectinglocalbusiness.com/ Chris Carroll - Local Small Business Consultant in Merced, Ca Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:49:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://connectinglocalbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cropped-Connecting-logo-Blush-480-32x32.png Connecting Local Business https://connectinglocalbusiness.com/ 32 32 No Google Business Profile? Here’s How Your Business Can Still Show Up Online https://connectinglocalbusiness.com/2026/06/no-google-business-profile-how-business-show-up-online/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:40:46 +0000 https://connectinglocalbusiness.com/?p=5430 As a business consultant who works with local small business owners, I see a lot of confusion surrounding Google Business Profiles. Many small business owners do not understand the power of a Google Business Profile. Some believe they cannot compete online without a Google Business Profile, so they don’t try.… Continue Reading No Google Business Profile? Here’s How Your Business Can Still Show Up Online

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]]> How to Show Up on Google When Customers Search Near You https://connectinglocalbusiness.com/2026/05/show-up-on-google-local-search/ Wed, 27 May 2026 00:41:36 +0000 https://connectinglocalbusiness.com/?p=5415 When someone needs a product or service today, where do they usually go first? Google. They search for things like: The businesses that appear in those search results have a huge advantage. If your business is not showing up—or not showing up high enough—you are likely missing out on calls,… Continue Reading How to Show Up on Google When Customers Search Near You

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]]> Why Your Small Business Website Isn’t Getting Customers https://connectinglocalbusiness.com/2026/04/why-your-small-business-website-isnt-getting-customers/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:48:35 +0000 https://connectinglocalbusiness.com/?p=5406 You invested time and probably money into your website. It looks good.It’s live.But it’s not bringing in customers. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common problems I see working with small business owners, especially local businesses that rely on calls, appointments, and walk-in… Continue Reading Why Your Small Business Website Isn’t Getting Customers

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]]> Why Most Local Businesses Don’t Grow And How to Fix It in 72 Hours https://connectinglocalbusiness.com/2026/01/why-most-local-businesses-dont-grow/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:36:27 +0000 https://connectinglocalbusiness.com/?p=5363 I think that local business owners believe growth depends on luck, referrals, or the economy. However, that belief is the real reason their business stays stuck. The truth is simple. Most local businesses fail to grow because they do not have a marketing system in place that they use consistently.… Continue Reading Why Most Local Businesses Don’t Grow And How to Fix It in 72 Hours

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