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Overview This blog aims to help small business owners understand why a one-size-fits-all marketing approach doesn’t deliver and what you can do instead to build a strategy that reflects your unique business. Highlights • Why Does Your Business Need a Custom Marketing Strategy? • What Should You Consider When Building a Marketing Plan? • How Do We Personalize Our Marketing for Each Client? • How LinkNow Gets To Know Your Business • How Does Personalized Marketing Improve Results? Introduction Whether you’re a one-person operation or managing a growing team, your business has its own story, audience, and ambitions. That’s exactly why cookie-cutter marketing falls short. What works for a real estate agent in Chicago won’t cut it for a landscaper in rural Texas. To get real results, your strategy needs to reflect who you are and what your customers need. In this blog, we’ll break down how to create a marketing plan that actually fits—and […]

  When a passionate catering team in New Jersey launched their business, they had everything except a way to get the word out. No storefront, no website, no digital presence. Just incredible food and a dream. That’s where LinkNow came in. By tailoring a marketing strategy to their unique needs and growth goals, we helped transform this business from a hidden gem into a go-to name in their local market. Here’s how a custom, scalable approach set them up for long-term success. Launching Without a Physical Location Starting a business is tough—starting one without a storefront is even tougher. When this New Jersey catering company first opened its doors (figuratively), they didn’t have a physical restaurant for locals to visit. No dine-in option meant no foot traffic, no casual drop-ins, and no word-of-mouth buzz building naturally around a bustling space. In the food industry, where visibility and reputation often grow […]

Overview Your website might look fine on the surface, but if it isn’t optimized for 2025 standards, it could be costing you business. Highlights • Signs That It’s Time To Update Your Website • Outdated Design • Poor Mobile Experience • Security and Compliance Issues • Your Content Isn’t Converting • Low Search Engine Rankings • FAQ: Can Website Upgrades Hurt Your Rankings? Introduction In 2025, your website will often be the first impression potential customers receive of your business. This means that a clunky, outdated website can drive your visitors away before they even give you a chance. If you’re struggling to rank on Google or just not getting the leads you expect, the issue might be your website itself. In this blog, we’re exploring five signs that it’s time to stop patching up holes and commit to a full upgrade. Signs That It’s Time To Update Your Website 1.       Outdated Design Your website is your […]

Overview This blog explains why your small business needs to accept digital payments and shares practical tips to make the process simple, reliable, and secure for both you and your customers. Highlights • Why Should You Accept Online Payments? • Aren’t Online Payments Just for E-Commerce Sites? • How Should Small Businesses Integrate Digital Payments? • What Are the Key Features for Online Payments? • How LinkNow and Stax Payments Simplify Your Payment Process Introduction Digital convenience isn’t just for big-name retailers anymore. These days, even small, service-based businesses are expected to offer easy, online ways to pay. If you’re still relying on paper invoices, checks, or in-person payments, you could be missing out on faster payments, higher customer satisfaction, and more business overall. In this blog, we’ll break down why online payments are essential for local businesses, how to implement them easily, and what to look for in a payment provider to ensure security, […]

  Last year, a Pennsylvania auto mechanic turned to LinkNow to resolve serious issues undermining their digital presence and business growth. Facing outdated online listings, a poorly performing website, and scattered marketing efforts, the shop needed a partner to streamline its digital strategy and attract more local customers. In this case study, we examine how we accelerated their online growth and helped establish them as local leaders in auto services. Citation Conflicts By the time this client approached us in mid-2024, they had accumulated various online listings and citations, many of which contained outdated or incorrect information. These discrepancies confused potential customers and search engines. The result was a weakened local search presence that caused them to lose valuable leads to competitors who had more accurate and consistent online information. Outdated and Unoptimized Website The shop’s existing website was severely outdated, lacked responsiveness for mobile devices, and did not clearly […]