Ben Seidel

Web and SEO Fanatic, Marketing Maven, Entrepreneur, and frequent over-user of lists. CEO and Founder of Igniting Business (@IgnitingB)

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Choosing the best web hosting #server solution for your business can be difficult. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of fully managed vs. unmanaged #WebHosting servers.
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@SEOG_AI absolutely! Keep in mind that calls, direction requests, etc. from GBP are only one slice of the pie. Conversion data should be tracking all marketing channels, and GBP is just one of those channels.

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In June of 2026, Google announced that businesses can now link their Google Business Profile (#GBP) to their #Google #Analytics (GA) account. Have you linked your accounts yet?
Follow these steps: https://t.co/oQtIwHBu4c

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As a #SmallBiz owner, you might assume that #hackers usually target larger organizations and leave small businesses alone since they are lower-priority targets. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and small businesses are low-hanging fruit.
https://t.co/tPjdjtZIEu
#security

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Simply having reviews is not enough for your #reputation to thrive. Check out several different #Google #review factors (updated for 2026) that signal business health: velocity, recency, average rating, and comparative review count.
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#seo

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If you own or manage a small business, you already know that online reviews matter. What is easier to overlook is the importance of responding to every single one of those #reviews. Discover why it's critical!
https://t.co/KPf4gVIkIW
#smallbiz #marketing #SEO

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If your business has a Google Business Profile (GBP), you may receive a notice from #Google stating that “you’ve received an ownership request.” 🛑Do NOT ignore this email! Keep reading as we cover how you must block fraudulent #GBP ownership claims.
https://t.co/TJSM2v3E38

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With so many different AI powered #agents and systems rolling out, there's been some confusion between #Google Business Agent and #Microsoft Brand Agents. Check out my article where I explain the differences between the two #AI powered agents.
https://t.co/egx1jpH2Og

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Google is adding more #AI powered experiences directly into search results, and one newer feature #ecommerce businesses should know about (and use!) is Business Agent. Keep reading to learn more about Business #Agent available via #Google Merchant Center.
https://t.co/Gw0UAHBC9O

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One of the smartest uses for a #UPS, also known as a battery backup, is keeping your Wi-Fi #router and #internet modem powered through outages and voltage fluctuations. Learn how #battery backups work and how they can save you time and frustration.
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How long does #SEO take to start generating results? I hear this question all the time from clients and our readers alike. This question is super tricky; check out our article to read my take. Whether you agree/disagree, I'd love to hear your opinion!
https://t.co/39oFCGYGBo

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Have your customers submitted reviews on #Google but you can't see them? Check out our updated blog with new data and requirements provided by Google to learn more about how Google Business Profile #reviews are collected and filtered for #spam.
https://t.co/xJ8l9nBEgh
#SEO

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Several advanced #Google Business Profile settings are buried where most small businesses will never know they existed. Explore these settings you absolutely must change and closely monitor to avoid headaches down the road.
https://t.co/bQDr5JsTsH
#smallbiz #SEO #marketing

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In our new guide, we outline two methods for getting a QR code for collecting Google #reviews on your #Google Business Profile. Explore both QR code creation methods and their various pros, cons, and costs listed in our decision matrix!
https://t.co/ZBE4C5eNZ0 #reputation #SEO

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Have you noticed more dark theme websites lately? We've been receiving more requests for this trend. Explore what a dark theme website entails and the overall pros and cons of going this route for your website’s #design. https://t.co/83UCRv9Sja
#webdesign #smallbiz #marketing

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While we prefer original photography, there is certainly a time and place for using quality stock photos. Check out our article where we share some tips and tricks to make finding quality #stockphotos a bit easier when needed.
https://t.co/BLTlhJ7w7M
#marketing #webdesign #adobe

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Does your business use Phone Call Tracking attribute incoming calls to specific #marketing campaigns? It should! Explore our blog post to learn more about #calltracking and when it may be critical for your business.
https://t.co/L1QURRNJV4
#advertising #technology

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@alexkrauck Agreed! The every 3 years rule is a sales tactic that doesn't fit the needs of small businesses. Yet, sadly, it appears to be the consensus online. Hopefully, designers who put small businesses' actual needs first can change that narrative!

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When should you actually #redesign your small business #website? Is it every 3ish years like web designers and marketers commonly say. I don't think so!
https://t.co/Okmd5REnIn
#smallbiz #marketing

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@via_marketing_ @via_marketing_ Yes, you want a great customer experience which yields great reviews. But sometimes malicious reviews are written by bad actors/competitors or even by accident for the wrong business. That's the type of reviews this article focuses on removing.

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Reviews can boost a company’s reputation and help their #SEO. However, there may be some instances where a #Google #Review needs to be removed. Learn how to either delete your own review or remove a malicious review that was left on your company's #GBP.
https://t.co/etFLw5alJ2