This is your go-to podcast for answers about how you can grow your local business online - easily and quickly! Brought to you by local SEO experts Magnified Media in Walnut Creek, California, in each 10 minute episode our digital marketing expert Adam Duran answers your questions on how you can get more leads for your business - fast! Remember, if you’re not taking care of this part of your business RIGHT NOW, you can bet your competitors are! Join us each week for answers to your questions on…
What if one of your most valuable local SEO assets is something you already have, but probably aren’t using? In this episode we detail an overlooked trust signal that can strengthen your website, improve how customers see your business, and give Google and AI systems more useful information about who you are and why you should be trusted. Get More Local SEO Tips Have a question about local SEO?…
ChatGPT Ads are creating a new way for local businesses to reach potential customers while they are researching problems, comparing services, and deciding who to contact. In this episode we detail how ChatGPT Ads differ from traditional search ads, how local targeting works, and why context hints matter more than simple keywords. You will also learn how to structure a focused test campaign, choose…
Google can now call local businesses on behalf of customers to check pricing and availability. But what happens if your employee hears an automated voice, assumes it’s spam, and hangs up on a real lead? In this episode of Local SEO in 10 , we explain how Google’s AI calling works, where to check the setting in your Google Business Profile, and how to prepare your team. You’ll also learn how a…
You've invested in your website, SEO, Google Ads, or social media to generate leads. But what happens after someone finally contacts your business? In this episode, we explore why the first five minutes after a new lead comes in can determine whether you win the customer or lose them to a competitor. You'll learn simple, practical ways to respond faster, improve the customer experience, and make…
What if you could improve your local SEO in just 10 minutes a week? In this episode, we share a simple weekly routine that helps keep your Google Business Profile active, strengthens your online presence, and even shows you what AI knows about your business. These quick, practical tasks are easy to implement and can make a big difference over time. Small improvements, made consistently, lead to…
Everyone's talking about GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), but very few people are showing business owners how to measure whether it's actually working. In this episode we share seven simple experiments you can run to see how AI tools like ChatGPT, Google's AI Overviews, Gemini, and Claude understand and recommend your business. Stop guessing what AI wants, start testing what works, and build…
There's an old saying in business: the day you start your company is the day you should start preparing to sell it. Whether your exit is five years away or thirty, the decisions you make today directly affect what your business will be worth tomorrow. Most owners focus on revenue, profit, employees, and systems, but today's buyers evaluate something else too: your online presence. Your Google…
Want to create content that ranks in Google and gets noticed by AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity? In this episode, we walk you through our complete workflow for building a high-quality Top 3 comparison article using ChatGPT. You'll learn how to research competitors, gather the right information, build a strategic outline, and use AI as a research and editing partner, not just a…
Missed calls are one of the biggest hidden reasons local businesses lose customers, especially after hours. Most people searching for a service today expect fast responses, and if they don’t hear back quickly, they move on to the next business. In this episode, we cover practical solutions like missed-call text back systems, instant form responses, simple AI tools, scheduling links, and ways to…
Zero-click search is changing how local customers find and choose businesses. More people are making decisions directly from Google Maps, reviews, AI summaries, and business profiles without ever visiting a website. Today we break down how AI and zero-click search are reshaping local SEO and what business owners need to do to stay visible and competitive. We cover why Google Business Profiles…