805 Web Minute

YouGrow.pro

Quick, practical web tips for San Luis Obispo County small businesses, in bite-sized episodes.

  1. Apr 4

    Google Guaranteed: What the Badge Means and How to Get It

    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.

  2. Mar 31

    Google Local Services Ads: What They Are and Whether Your Business Qualifies

    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.

  3. Mar 29

    Fake Google Reviews: How to Spot Them and What to Do About It

    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.

  4. Mar 27

    Why Your Business Isn't Showing Up on Google Maps

    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.

  5. Mar 26

    How to Optimize Your Google Business Profile in 2026

    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.

  6. Mar 26

    Google Business Profile: The Complete Setup Guide

    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.

  7. Mar 25

    How to Get More Google Reviews (Without Begging)

    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.

  8. Mar 10

    What I Keep Seeing Every Time I Take Over a DIY Website

    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.

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Quick, practical web tips for San Luis Obispo County small businesses, in bite-sized episodes.

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  • Creator
    YouGrow.pro
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    805 Web Minute