by Brian Tart | Jun 24, 2026 | Google Business Profile, Google Tools, Small Businesses
Many local business owners don’t realize their Google Business Profile (GBP) includes a posts feature. Most just claim their profile, add their hours and phone number, and move on. That makes sense, since no one really points it out. But your GBP is one of the few... 
by Brian Tart | Jun 6, 2026 | Google Search, Google Tools, Local Marketing
Most people don’t think much about how Google works. They simply type what they need and pick a result. But if you run a local business in Shelby or Cleveland County, it’s important to understand what shows up and why. Whether you’re in an alley way or on Main... 
by Brian Tart | May 21, 2026 | Google Tools, Nonprofit
If you run or volunteer with a small nonprofit, chances are you’re doing a lot with a little. Limited staff, tight budgets, and more mission than money. So it might surprise you to learn that Google offers a suite of powerful free tools specifically for... 
by Brian Tart | May 18, 2026 | Google Tools, Local Marketing, Small Businesses
If you run a local business, you’ve probably heard someone mention Google Business Profile, Google Search Console, or Google Analytics at some point. Maybe all three. And maybe you nodded along while quietly wondering what any of them actually do — or whether... 
by Brian Tart | May 12, 2026 | AI Search, Google Tools, Local Marketing
You’ve probably noticed something different about Google lately. Instead of just a list of links, you’re getting a paragraph answer at the top of the page — Google’s AI Overview. Or maybe you’ve started asking ChatGPT or Perplexity questions... 
by Brian Tart | May 12, 2026 | Google Tools, Local Marketing
If you own a small business in Shelby or anywhere in Cleveland County, there’s one free tool that can do more for your local visibility than almost anything else. It’s called your Google Business Profile. What is a Google Business Profile? Your Google...