Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Keep Track of Your Business via Google Alerts

Do you know what’s being said about you or your business on a daily basis? Do you want to find out, but simply have no time to scroll through the news feed on multiple social media platforms? Don’t worry, Google Alerts is here to save the day. Read on to learn how. What is Google… Continue reading Keep Track of Your Business via Google Alerts

Know What’s Being Said About Your Business

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Yelp. The many avenues to connect to your customers bring many more avenues for them to connect with you. One of the most common ways is through reviews or posts on their social media pages. But with so many platforms to keep track of, it’s hard to know where and how your… Continue reading Know What’s Being Said About Your Business

Google weighs in on account hijacking

According to experts, passwords shouldn’t be the only way you defend your accounts. After all, hackers have plenty of tricks and tools to steal them. So to help businesses fully understand the risks involved, Google conducted a study on the causes of account hijacking. The results From March 2016 to March 2017, Google and UC… Continue reading Google weighs in on account hijacking

Google releases year-long security study

Your passwords are the gateway to your files, money, and identity, so it’s no surprise that hackers are constantly trying to steal them. Most cybercriminals will use malware to do the trick, but they also have other means at their disposal. Google’s year-long security investigation provides the details. The results From March 2016 to March… Continue reading Google releases year-long security study

Google studies effects of leaked logins

Passwords are your first line of defense against hackers. But over the years, they have developed plenty of methods to steal them. To gain a deeper understanding of how cybercriminals operate, Google analyzed the causes of leaked login credentials. Here are the results. The results From March 2016 to March 2017, Google and UC Berkeley… Continue reading Google studies effects of leaked logins

Google My Business now accepts appointments

There are countless platforms that showcase, review and link to small businesses, but few have as much impact as Google does. Although business owners can’t choose where their site ranks in the search results, they can edit information that is displayed and insert some flashy new features. How to edit your business’s Google listing When… Continue reading Google My Business now accepts appointments

Use Google search to schedule appointments

For most people, Google is the first stop when searching for a specific business. And in some cases — like searches for gyms and beauty salons — people are using Google to help them contact the business about an appointment. Now, the search giant has made that possible right from its results pages. How to… Continue reading Use Google search to schedule appointments

An easy way to accept reservations online

Over the past year, Google has been giving business owners more control over what information is displayed in the search results. At first, the options were limited, but now Google is opening up opportunities for advanced features that greatly improve customer service. How to edit your business’s Google listing When someone types your business’s name… Continue reading An easy way to accept reservations online

The ultimate guide to manage Google reviews

Strategies for attracting new customers are always changing, and Google is shaking things up yet again. Apart from well-placed keywords and link-worthy content, reviews from sites like Facebook and Yelp will be displayed in the search results. How Google changed search results Google’s new search algorithm is designed to lead people to high-quality products and… Continue reading The ultimate guide to manage Google reviews

Top tips for optimizing your Google reviews

Google has made reviews more visible within its search results, which means that online reviews will have a massive impact on customer behavior and your company’s search performance. If you’re not taking the time to generate good reviews from prominent sites, your business may not get enough customer attention to stay afloat. How Google changed… Continue reading Top tips for optimizing your Google reviews