SEO for Small Business: Why You're Not on Google - And How to Fix It
на канале: Native Gains
Most small business owners know SEO matters. Few know where to start, why the cheap monthly services never work, or how to show up in AI-powered search results like ChatGPT and Google's AI Overview.
In this free 45-minute webinar, NativeGains founder Ryan Holbrook breaks down exactly why your business may not be showing up online and what to do about it. No technical jargon. No fluff. Just practical, plain-language guidance built for owners who already wear too many hats.
📅 Originally presented for BRAG Advisors on May 20, 2026. Sponsored by Rockland Trust.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:45 Meet Ryan Holbrook + what NativeGains does
03:30 Would your business show up if a stranger searched for it?
04:00 The anatomy of a Google search results page
07:00 SEO vs. paid ads (the tomato garden analogy)
09:30 Why SEO is the foundation of every marketing channel
12:00 The two critical assets: your website + your Google Business Profile
13:00 The honest complexity of SEO (the car analogy)
14:00 Technical: the engine
15:00 Content: the fuel
16:00 Authority: your driving record (reviews, citations, backlinks)
19:00 Tracking: the dashboard (Google Analytics, Search Console, Tag Manager)
21:00 Why $10/month SEO services don't work
23:00 How one SEO strategy powers ads, email, social, and AI search
29:30 Your next 3 moves (Google yourself, fix your GBP, run a mobile test)
33:00 The 8-point SEO checklist
37:30 The AI search checklist
39:30 What to expect: timeline and real results
41:00 Client case studies (Paradise Dental, Optimal Dermatology)
42:30 Q&A: How long does SEO take?
44:00 Q&A: Highest-impact move with $0 budget
45:00 Q&A: Can AI just do SEO for me?
47:00 Q&A: How is AI search changing things?
48:30 Q&A: Do I need to ask every customer for a review?
51:00 Q&A: Do I need a new website to do SEO?
53:00 Q&A: Where do people actually click?
55:30 Q&A: SEO budget and when to hire help
58:00 Q&A: SEO + Google Ads together
📌 ABOUT RYAN
Ryan Holbrook is the founder of NativeGains, a digital marketing and website agency working with small businesses and healthcare practices. 15 years in the industry. Award-winning strategist. Background in operations and growth.
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Website: https://nativegains.com
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