This is an update to a previous post, Google Ads Scam Alert: This Happened to Me! Google Ads Scam Alert: This Happened to Me! 📢 Google Ads charged me for ads I never ran—then refused to acknowledge the fraud. If that wasn’t bad enough, they blocked my Google Business Profile, made support impossible to reach, and […]
Two months ago, I had an alarming experience that highlights just how easy it is to fall victim to cybercriminals. I logged into my American Express account and noticed a $500 charge for Google Ads. My first thought? “I must have forgotten to turn my ads off.” But then, confusion set in. I don’t even
When it comes to building web page traffic, businesses and marketers often wonder: Should I focus on creating blog posts or earning links? The truth is, both are important, but their effectiveness depends on your goals, your audience, and where you are in your website’s growth journey. Let’s break it down. The Case for Links
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Exploring #Bluesky: Is it worthwhile or will it go the way of Mewe? The political chaos on Twitter has become overwhelming. The very idea of Elon Musk allegedly eyeing MSNBC to “control content” feels like an insult to journalism. Whatever happened to the days of Walter Cronkite, when news was delivered with integrity and without bias? “That’s
⚠️ Beware of Fake Meta Messages Targeting Your Facebook Pages! Lately, I’ve noticed a troubling trend: fake Meta messages like this one flooding the inboxes of my clients and the pages I manage. These messages claim your Facebook page is being permanently deleted for violating intellectual property policies and urge you to click a suspicious
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Today, I came across a post in a group for digital marketing professionals that left me feeling disheartened: “Hey, I need 300 Google Maps reviews. Reviews should be sticky and have Indian names.” This group has over 331,000 members, which is staggering! Sadly, it’s a reminder that some businesses prioritize quantity over quality in online
Today’s Message: What to Do When You Get a Bad Review—and Deserve It? Recently, one of my clients received a detailed, scathing one-star review on Google. After talking with my client and hearing their side, it became clear that the customer’s expectations were unrealistic. Together, we crafted a response that respectfully explained the situation without
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Happy Monday. I love Mondays as it is a fresh start. On Monday I work on my and my client’s social media accounts. I use ChatGPT a lot. Usually I ask it what to do, today I asked it what not do to. What is the worst things small business can do to ruin their
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How to Outshine Your Competition: The Power of Social Media for Small Businesses Ever found yourself drowning in a sea of Google search results, hoping to see your business name pop up first? Well, join the club. Just like you, I occasionally indulge in a little competition-checking spree. After all, who doesn’t want to know
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