805 Web Minute

The green Google Guaranteed badge got replaced with a blue Google Verified badge in October 2025, and the money-back guarantee is gone. Lauren and Honor explain what actually changed, who qualifies, and how to get approved.

Local Services Ads sit above everything else on Google and charge per lead instead of per click. Lauren and Honor break down how they work, what they cost by industry, and which SLO County businesses actually qualify.

Got a suspicious 1-star review on your Google Business Profile? Lauren and Honor walk through how to spot a fake, how to report it through Google's three channels, and why your public response matters more than the report itself.

You Google your business name and get nothing. Lauren and Honor break down the 7 most common reasons businesses disappear from Google Maps — from unverified listings to wrong categories — and how to fix each one yourself.

You set up your Google Business Profile. Now what? Lauren and Honor break down the monthly routine — categories, photos, reviews, Google Posts — that turns a basic listing into your best source of local customers.

Your Google Business Profile is probably the first thing customers see. Lauren and Honor walk through how to claim, verify, and fully set up your profile — from the sections most people skip to photos, posts, and reviews.

You know Google reviews matter. But asking for them feels awkward. Lauren and Honor break down the simple three-step system — timing the ask, making it stupidly easy, and responding to every single one. Plus what to do when a bad review lands.

After taking over enough GoDaddy, Wix, and Squarespace sites, the problems start looking familiar before I even open the editor. Honor walks Lauren through the patterns nobody warns you about — invisible headings, template traps, emotional attachments, and the lock-in they designed on purpose.

AI chatbots can generate code in seconds. But should you trust one with your business's online presence? Here's an honest look at what ChatGPT can and can't do for your website.

Your Instagram looks great and Mindbody handles bookings, but is that enough? We break down what fitness professionals on the Central Coast actually need on their website to get found and build trust with potential clients.

Most business owners never ask for referrals because it feels awkward. Here's when to ask, how to ask, and how to make leaving a review stupid easy.

Tourists on Highway 1 are searching for kayak rentals and wine tours right now—on their phones. Here's how to make sure they find you instead of your competition.

Your Instagram following is great, but Google is where new clients actually find you. Here's what salon and spa owners need on their website to turn searches into bookings.

Your grooming software's 'free website' isn't enough. Here's what pet owners actually look for before booking—and why generic booking pages lose customers.

You've heard the term 'white glove service' but what does it actually mean—especially for your website? Here's a plain-English explanation of why done-for-you service is worth more than DIY headaches.

Start 2026 with a website that actually works for your business. This no-jargon checklist covers the 10 things that matter most—from speed to security to making sure customers can actually find you.

This year, ditch the resolutions that fail by February. Instead, make one promise to yourself: stop spending nights and weekends wrestling with your website.

Breaking down exactly where your website money goes—from domain names to hosting to SSL certificates. Plus what you should actually be paying.

Your next client is searching online right now. Here's what they expect to find—and what makes them call you instead of the agent down the street.

Business slowing down for the holidays? That's actually the perfect time to tackle website updates you've been putting off all year. Here's what to fix before January hits.

Weebly seems easy and cheap at first. But months later, you're still staring at that half-finished site, wondering when you'll find time to finish it. There's a reason for that.

The holiday rush brings customers—but only if your website can handle them. Here's a quick checklist to make sure your site doesn't send holiday shoppers straight to your competitors.

It's a fair question—and your concern is valid. Here's what actually happens to your search rankings during a website redesign, and why most people lose traffic (but you don't have to).

Parents searching for childcare start online. Here's what your website needs to build the trust that gets families to call, tour, and enroll.

If you're considering GoDaddy's website builder, read this first. I've rebuilt dozens of GoDaddy sites for clients who outgrew it. Here's what you need to know before you start.