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Practical tips, insights, and strategies from Jarvis Marketing to help your business rank higher on Google and win more local customers.

Friday, August 1, 2025

Ranking Position vs. Leads: Why Top 3 is Everything on Google

Your Google Maps ranking directly impacts how many leads you get. Discover how ranking #1 vs. #3—or even #10—changes customer clicks and revenue, and why being in the top 3 is everything.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Local SEO Ranking Explained: Google Business Profile vs Website SEO vs Ads

Most business owners don’t realize that nearly 80% of local Google traffic goes to the map results — not traditional websites. If you’re spending thousands on website SEO without seeing leads, this article explains why Google Business Profile optimization often delivers faster and better results.

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Google SEO vs. Social Media Ads: Where Should Local Businesses Spend Their Marketing Budget?

Google SEO vs. social media ads — which is better for local businesses? Learn where to spend your marketing budget for more leads, loyal customers, and long-term growth.

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

How Local Businesses Get 150% More Clicks on Google (No Ads)

Struggling to get found on Google? Here's our proven, six-step local SEO formula can help you break through.