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How to Build a Multilingual Website for Your Vancouver Business
A website in your customers' own language is one of the warmest welcomes you can give. Here's how to plan one properly, from the first language to Google.
Ads · 7 min readGoogle Ads vs Meta Ads: Which Is Right for Your Local Business?
Both can bring in customers, but they work in very different ways. Here's how to choose, and how to test both with a small budget before you commit.
Google Maps · 6 min readGoogle Business Profile Suspended? What to Do Next
Finding your listing gone from Google Maps is stressful. Here's why it usually happens, what not to do, and the steps to get your profile reviewed again.
Web Design · 6 min readHow to Choose a Web Designer in Vancouver
Hiring someone to build or update your website is a big step. Here's how to judge portfolios, ask smart questions and protect your business before you sign, or how to do it yourself if you're not ready to hire.
Google Maps · 8 min readHow to Get Your Business on Google Maps in Vancouver (Free)
When someone nearby searches for what you do, Google Maps is usually the first thing they see. Here's how to get there, step by step, without paying a cent.
Restaurants · 7 min readRestaurant Marketing in Vancouver: 12 Free Ideas That Work
Food is the hardest test in marketing: you have about a second to make someone hungry. These ideas cost nothing but time, and they work for cafés, restaurants and bars across Greater Vancouver.
AI SEO · 8 min readHow to Get Your Business Recommended by ChatGPT and Google AI
More people now ask AI tools who to call. No one can guarantee an AI will recommend you, but you can make your business much easier for these tools to find, understand and trust.