Local SEO
How to show up on Google in your area: Google Business Profile, local pages, and why a site is not showing up.
Local SEO
Why is my website not showing on Google? (7 real reasons)
Your website exists but Google can't find it. Here are the 7 most common reasons — and what to do about each one without hiring an expensive SEO agency.
Local SEO
What is local SEO and why does your business need it?
Local SEO is how people in your city find your business on Google. Here's what it means in plain English — and how to actually use it to get more customers.
Local SEO
Web design in Tacoma, WA — what local businesses need to know
Tacoma businesses need websites built for local search. Here's what that means — and why generic web design doesn't cut it for Pierce County.
Local SEO
How to get more customers from Google without paying for ads
Organic search delivers more customers than Google Ads — at zero cost per click. Here are 6 things to do this month.
Answers for small business owners, by topic
Written by the AVENiD team in Tacoma, WA. We build websites and local SEO for businesses in the U.S. and beyond, and we write down the answers we give on every call.
Websites
What makes a small business website bring in calls: design, speed, phones, and when it is time for a new one.
- Do I need a website if I have Facebook? (Yes — here's why)
- WordPress vs custom website — which is better for your business?
- How long does it take to build a website? (Honest answer)
- 5 signs your business website is costing you customers
- What makes a good business website? (The 7 things that actually matter)
- Website launch checklist: 10 things to verify before your site goes live
Local SEO
How to show up on Google in your area: Google Business Profile, local pages, and why a site is not showing up.
Google reviews
How to get more Google reviews without being pushy, and why they matter for local search.
Costs & planning
What websites and SEO really cost, what is included, and how to tell a fair quote from an inflated one.