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SEO for Small Business: What You Need vs What Gets Sold

Most SEO packages sell work Google itself says has minimal effect. What a small business actually needs, in order, and how to read a proposal.

How Long Does SEO Take to Actually Work?

Google says some changes take hours and others take months. Here is what falls into each bucket, what a realistic first year looks like, and how to tell it is working early.

How to Get More Google Reviews Without Breaking the Rules

Reviews feed your local ranking, and most of the tactics businesses use to collect them are against Google policy. What is allowed, what is not, and what works.

Why Is My Website Not Showing Up on Google?

Three different problems produce the same symptom. Here is how to tell which one you have, in the order that finds it fastest.

Google Business Profile: How to Show Up in the Local Map Pack

How to optimize your Google Business Profile and show up in the local map pack: categories, reviews, and the details that decide local ranking.

SEO vs Google Ads: Which One Should Your Business Start With?

A clear, neutral guide to SEO vs Google Ads: how each one works, what you pay for, how fast they deliver, and how to choose the right mix for your business.

How Much Does SEO Cost in Montreal? (2026 Pricing Guide)

What SEO actually costs in Montreal in 2026: clear price ranges by service tier, why bilingual SEO adds scope, and how to avoid overpaying.
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