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Broadway St Nashville
By Craig Lawson July 7, 2026
A July 4th trip to Nashville turned into the clearest explanation of how Google Search works and how AI decides which businesses to recommend.
By Craig Lawson July 3, 2026
The honey badger doesn't flinch, and neither should your marketing. Four fearless lessons for a small business marketing strategy that wins.
Business owner reviewing how AI platforms recommend local service companies
By ClickReady Marketing July 3, 2026
ChatGPT and Google AI now recommend businesses to your customers. Here's a 5-step roadmap to make sure AI recommends yours.
Lady justice statue in a law office representing AI search optimization for law firms
By Craig Lawson July 3, 2026
Potential clients now ask AI "do I have a case" before calling anyone. Here's how law firms get recommended by ChatGPT, Gemini, and AI Overviews.
Empire State Building spire against a clear blue sky in New York City
By Craig Lawson July 3, 2026
Two daredevils climbed the Empire State Building and went viral. What guerrilla marketing really costs, and what small businesses should do instead.
Small business marketing in 1985 compared to digital marketing for small business today
By Craig Lawson July 3, 2026
In 1985, only "rich" businesses could afford real marketing. Today those tools are nearly free. Here's what changed and what still separates winners.
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