November 2020 - Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce

November 6, 2020

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Salem Illinois Chamber of Commerce

6 hours ago

May 4th at Iron Saddle Ranch!Don't miss this Fun Show on May 4th! 🤩🐴

Join us as a speculator or a competitor starting at 12PM.

Just watching? Admission is free! 🎟

$10 per event for competitors, or $50 to compete in all! Registration 10AM-11:30AM

Pee Wee, Youth, and Adult divisions

* Cash Payout and Other Prizes *

Announcer Larry Rezba 📢

Stay afterwards for our Mechanical Bull Series FINALS at 7PM! 🤩 ... See MoreSee Less

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Salem Illinois Chamber of Commerce

6 hours ago

Small Business Week ‼️We are incredibly excited for #NSBW next week with @sbagov! If you are a #smallbusiness or #entrepreneur its not too late to register for the virtual summit --> www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/virtual-summit ... See MoreSee Less

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Salem Illinois Chamber of Commerce

6 hours ago

Contact Small Biz Giant to upgrade your Google traffic today! Make sure to tell them that the Chamber sent you😎In 2024, appearing in the Google Map Pack isn't just a vanity metric.

It's a critical component of your business's online presence.

An impressive 44% of clicks in a Google search for local queries go to the three results in the "Map Pack".

That's right.

Nearly half of all engagements are with businesses that are displayed right at the top of the search results.

Why is this so crucial for your business?

Consider the Google Map Pack as prime real estate in the digital world.

It's the first thing users see when they're looking for services in their area.

Being featured here lends a level of credibility and visibility that can't be matched.

The Map Pack showcases key business information—like hours, reviews, and a quick link to directions.

These can significantly influence a consumer's decision-making process.

Google Business Profiles (GBPs) play an invaluable role in feeding information to these Map Packs.

A well-optimized GBP serves as a powerful tool for businesses to control their narrative and present the most relevant information to potential customers.

In the current landscape, a robust online presence—particularly on Google, which holds the lion's share of the search market—is not optional; it's imperative.

Optimizing for local search through GBPs is no longer a 'nice-to-have' strategy.

It's an essential part of how customers discover and engage with businesses.

The Map Pack is a gateway to increased foot traffic, phone calls, and website visits.

Thus, investing in local SEO and GBPs can yield a significant return on investment.

You'll connect with customers at the very moment they're searching for the services you offer.

This fascinating 44% statistic isn't just a number.

It's a reflection of consumer behavior and an insight into how critical local search has become.

It underscores the importance of not only being online but being found online, exactly where and when it matters most.

Remember, every click is a potential customer.

So ask yourself, is your business positioned to capture their attention? ... See MoreSee Less

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Salem Illinois Chamber of Commerce

6 hours ago

6 Ways to Increase Restaurant Foot Traffic

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Struggling with slow times at your restaurant? Dawn Urrutia, owner of Georgia's Sweet Potato Pie Company, shares her expert tips on how to boost foot traffic.

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Salem Illinois Chamber of Commerce

6 hours ago

Yum! Contact Handmade With Love By K LLC to order your sourdough pretzels today!

Don’t forget to tell them that the Chamber sent you😎 ... See MoreSee Less

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