Outrank Sites With Google
Plus, 🤖 AI-powered prep for job wins
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💡 How to Make Google Business Work Harder for You
Most small businesses overlook the power of their Google Business Profile. But done right, it’s not just a listing, it’s a lead-generating asset.
When optimized, your profile can outrank your site in local searches, build trust fast, and help customers take action without ever clicking away. Here’s how to make it work for you:
1️⃣ Nail the Basics: Use your exact legal business name. Make sure phone numbers, addresses, and hours match what’s listed on your website and directories. Don’t cram keywords. Clarity trumps clutter.
2️⃣ List Services with Intention: Don’t let Google guess what you offer. Add every core and secondary service yourself. Choose a primary category that reflects your main offering. Create custom services if the defaults don’t fit. Keep the list up to date.
3️⃣ Reviews Build Rankings: Happy customers? Ask them to leave a review as soon as the job is done. Use the “Get more reviews” link in your dashboard. Reply to every review, even the negative ones. Your responses show you care.
4️⃣ Update with Photos, Posts, and Q&A: Show your work, team, and location. Post updates about offers, wins, and announcements. Add and answer common questions. Use updates to highlight what you do and why you matter.
5️⃣ Check the Metrics: Track calls, clicks, messages, and bookings. Analyze what’s working and what isn’t. Use those insights to drive more action.
The Takeaway
Your Google Business Profile is more than a static listing. It’s your digital storefront. Keep it current, useful, and user-focused. Skip the fluff and stick to features that attract and convert.
💡 How to Use a Deep Research Agent to Ace Job Interviews
Interview prep just got smarter. Instead of Googling for hours, let a research agent like Ari do the heavy lifting. It pulls from 500+ sources to give you a full brief in minutes. Here’s how to use it:
1️⃣ Start With a Smart Prompt: Head to you.com/ari and enter something like: “I have a job interview for a [Job Position] at [X Company] next week. Give me a comprehensive briefing including: – Recent news about [X Company] – Their current position in the [X Industry] – Key trends in the [X Industry] over the last 6 months – Competitors and market challenges – Talking points that show I understand their vision and how I can contribute as a [Job Position]”
2️⃣ Use Advanced Web Settings: Click 'Web' and go to 'Advanced Web Settings'. You can customize the sources, combining public databases and premium content. Add your preferred news sites, industry blogs, or market research tools.
3️⃣ Set a Time Range: If you want only the latest updates, add a specific timeframe like "past 3 months" or "since January 2025".
4️⃣ Hit Run and Wait: Give it a few minutes. Ari will gather insights, scan hundreds of data points, and generate a structured research report you can actually use.
The Takeaway
Research agents like Ari give you an edge. You’ll walk into interviews informed about the company, the industry, and how you fit in. Prep smarter, not harder, and show up ready to impress.
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