Local Business Marketing Resources
Practical, plain-English guides to Facebook Marketplace, Google Maps, AI search, lead follow-up and more. Written for owners, not marketers.
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Featured guides
Our newest and most useful guides, updated for 2026.
How to Get Your Business Recommended by ChatGPT and Google’s AI
Where AI assistants get local recommendations from, and the exact steps to get your business mentioned.
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AI Content for Local Businesses: A Weekly Workflow That Doesn’t Sound Like AI
The weekly routine for blog, social and Google posts, and the parts you should never hand to AI.
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Top 10 Free Ad Posting Websites in the US (2026 Update)
Ten free sites that still work, what each one costs, and the dead sites to skip.
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Facebook Marketplace
Listings, timing, messaging and staying in good standing.
Craigslist, OfferUp & Free Ad Sites
Free classifieds that bring real local buyers.
Google Maps & Local SEO
Google Business Profile, reviews and the local map pack.
Industry Playbooks
Marketing guides for specific local industries.
AI Lead Response & Automation
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Social Media & Content
Social, video and content that brings in local customers.
AI Search & AI Visibility
Get recommended by ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI.
AI Content & Claude Content Studio
Use AI to plan and write content that sounds like you.
Websites & Web Design
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