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I graduated from the Academy of Art University SF in 2004 with a film degree. Learned about story-based marketing and design to help agencies, businesses – blah blah blah...
... who cares.
How can I make your life better? Now that's possibly worth reading.
The truth is, I feel your pain. And I want local service businesses to get in on local visibility.
"How will you get my business on Google's first page?!" – John
"I don't know if you can help me", says client.
John's first words came out a bit harsh.
I said, "what if I can?" ... with as much authority as a five year old.
"I've been burnt by so-called SEO experts"
I understood what John was feeling.
For many years I resisted offering this important service because it seemed so unpredictable and shady.
Yet another pivot?
Yet, I can't deny the market.
I already pivoted 3 times in the past 3 years.
Lots of Peets coffee and Calm app meditation and Santori whisky from time to time. You judging me?
I run out of whisky and my Calm app trial ends
I replay the client conversation one more time, but this time it morphs into an anthem and a driving force of focus.
"How will I give my client local visibility?"
Yep, another pivot!
This time for reals. And for the best.
Sign up to the Calm app and drop the whisky
I dive into a rabbit hole, events come together, doors appear, I open them.
Serendipity
Somehow everything lines up to...
Storypages for local domination!
I get a coach and delve into Local SEO.
I also land a Local SEO expert and one awesome lead designer, Jonathan.
Local SEO is the answer!
I found that local SEO is much different from regular SEO. Local businesses really want customer activity by serving their service area.
I call back John
"I can help you by giving you local visibility...
... Here's how we get you on Google's Business Profile and Local Pack –all on the first page... "