Why Local SEO is Important [Infographic]

Woman using a smartphone while drinking coffee

Imagine you’re at the auto shop, waiting to pick up your car before you head out to a business meeting on the other side of town.

There are four people in line in front of you.

Your spouse dropped you off this morning on their way to work.

Since you were in a rush this morning to get out the door, you didn’t have time to check the route to the meeting. Continue reading Why Local SEO is Important [Infographic]

Will You Join Me for National Blog Posting Month?

Journal and pen with laptop in background

Three years ago, in November 2013, I joined thousands of bloggers and writers around the world in my first National Blog Posting Month. The goal was to blog once a day for 30 days.

I was excited about joining the effort, but frankly, a bit concerned whether I would be able to write and publish a post 30 days in a row.

Since I was publishing posts once or twice a week, joining NaBloPoMo would mean a drastic change to my work.

I admit it, some days were easy. Other days were a struggle. Continue reading Will You Join Me for National Blog Posting Month?

Photo of the Week: Naomikong Overlook

Fall colors of trees from Naomikong Overlook

One of my favorite drives in the UP (Upper Peninsula) of Michigan is the drive around Whitefish Bay, also known as the Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway.

And this weekend I was excited to make the drive around the bay to catch the fall colors.

The drive follows the Lake Superior shoreline along Whitefish Bay from M-123, just south of the Tahquamenon Falls State Park all the way through Brimley. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Naomikong Overlook