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Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
BeFindable Levels the Playing Field: Local SEO Agency Empowers Local Home Services Businesses to Outrank National Giants
Revolutionary Local Search Optimization Strategies Transform Small Contractors into Local Market Leaders, Proving Size Doesn't Matter in the Digital Age 'We're not just a Local SEO agency; we're community builders, every small business we help succeed strengthens the local economy and preserves the entrepreneurial spirit that makes communities thrive.'— Mark Reid LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 30, 2025 / / -- In a classic David versus Goliath story playing out across America's digital landscape, BeFindable, a specialized local SEO agency, is helping small home services businesses and contractors defeat corporate giants in local search results. Through strategic local search engine optimization, the agency has enabled countless small businesses to outrank national franchises and corporate competitors in their own communities. 'We're witnessing a fundamental shift in how consumers find local services,' said Mark Reid, Founder at BeFindable. 'While national brands have massive marketing budgets, they can't compete with a local business that's properly optimized for their specific community. We're giving small businesses the digital slingshot they need to take down the corporate Goliaths.' The Local Advantage Revolution BeFindable's comprehensive approach addresses the unique challenges faced by home services businesses and contractors who compete against well-funded national chains. Their multi-pronged strategy includes: Google Business Profile Optimization: Ensuring local businesses dominate map results and local search queries Automated Review Management: Building trust and credibility through strategic 5-star review collection Local Link Building: Creating authoritative local backlinks that national competitors can't replicate Geo-Targeted Content Creation: Developing location-specific content that resonates with local customers Citation Building: Establishing consistent local directory presence across key platforms Turning Geographic Intimacy into Competitive Advantage Recent industry data shows that 97% of consumers search online for local businesses, with 88% of local searches resulting in calls or visits within 24 hours. BeFindable capitalizes on this trend by transforming what many small businesses see as a disadvantage – limited geographic reach – into their greatest strength. 'A local plumber in Denver doesn't need to compete with every plumber in America,' explained Mark Reid. 'They need to be the first result when someone in their neighborhood has a leaky pipe at midnight. That's where local SEO becomes the great equalizer.' Measurable David vs. Goliath Victories The agency's impact extends beyond rankings to real business growth. Clients typically experience significant increases in local search visibility, customer inquiries, and revenue within 90 days of implementation. Unlike national marketing campaigns that cast wide nets, BeFindable's targeted approach ensures marketing dollars work harder by focusing on customers most likely to convert. The Small Business Renaissance BeFindable's success reflects a broader trend of small businesses leveraging technology to compete more effectively. By combining local market knowledge with sophisticated digital marketing techniques, small home services businesses can now achieve visibility that was previously exclusive to large corporations with substantial advertising budgets. 'We're not just a Local SEO agency; we're community builders, every small business we help succeed strengthens the local economy and preserves the entrepreneurial spirit that makes communities thrive.' explained Mark Reid. Technology Meets Community The agency's approach recognizes that local search is inherently different from traditional SEO. Local customers prioritize proximity, reputation, and community connection over brand recognition. BeFindable's strategies amplify these natural advantages, ensuring that local businesses appear prominently when their neighbors need their services. About BeFindable BeFindable specializes in local SEO services for home services businesses and contractors. The agency's comprehensive approach includes Google Business Profile optimization, automated review management, local link building, website optimization, and technical SEO services designed specifically for local market domination. Through strategic local search optimization, BeFindable helps small businesses compete effectively against national brands in their local markets. For more information about BeFindable's local SEO services, visit Media Contact: Mark Reid BeFindable Phone: 855 426 5855 Email: [email protected] Website: This press release contains forward-looking statements about local SEO performance. Individual results may vary based on market conditions, competition, and implementation factors. Mark Reid BeFindable email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. 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West Australian
6 days ago
- West Australian
Silversea cruise passengers rescued off Adele Island after becoming trapped by outgoing tide
Dozens of luxury cruise passengers have been rescued from a remote island off the Kimberley coast after becoming trapped by an outgoing tide. Silversea Silver Cloud cruise passengers were exploring Adele Island — located about 140km off the WA coastline and 285km north of Broome — when they became stranded by an outgoing tide on Thursday afternoon. An outgoing tide is when the water moves away from the shoreline. The passengers — who were about four nautical miles away from the cruise ship — waded through a shallow reef before being rescued by zodiac vessels which ferried them back to the boat. Passenger Mark Reid said about 100 passengers and crew were stranded on the island. 'What started as a fabulous trip across to Adele Island ended up with 100 odd passengers and staff getting caught by the rapid tide going out and stranding us on the wrong side,' he posted on social media. 'We all had to get out and make our way across coral beds to make it to new zodiacs and get to the ship, with everyone helping each other to get there. 'Lots and lots of scrapes and quite a few twisted ankles ... this is what expedition cruising is all about I suppose.' Passenger Des Groves said he safely returned to the cruise ship by about 10pm. 'We were going to Adele Island lagoon on a falling 7m tide, we got stuck on the reef and had to wait for the tide to turn,' he said on social media. 'We managed to get back to the ship at 10pm, we saw lots of turtles though.' A Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson said all of its passengers and crew members were 'okay and back on board'. 'During a zodiac expedition, a tide change affected the return of a few small vessels to the ship,' the spokesperson said. 'Some guests experienced injuries and we immediately provided medical care. 'Everyone is okay and back on board. 'The safety of our guests and crew is our top priority.' WA Police and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services were not alerted to the incident.
Boston Globe
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Racing into summer, Figawi-style
Jeff Zynda of Quincy downs a shot of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky with other crew members of Defiance on the docks. Consider it 'Opening Day' for the summer season, and the sailors come to compete from all over the Northeast for the three-day weekend. 'It's like a reunion of friends is what it is. We sail. We could be doing anything. We could be climbing rocks. It doesn't matter. It really is the first big regatta in the Northeast of the season. It's fun,' says race officer Tom Duggan, who sailed his first Figawi in 1981. Advertisement Figawi means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Is it a competitive race or a drinking game? The Outlier en route to its home port of Nantucket under clear skies. The race is a pursuit race, which means it's a handicap calculation, and boats start at different times based on their speed. On the docks, one crew from Defiance celebrated their first-place finish by downing shots of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky. 'Oh, it's a drunken orgy, for sure. It's not a serious event. But we sometimes take it seriously, right?' says Jeff Zynda of Quincy, laughing. Crewmate Aeneas Dodd-Noble of Andover takes issue with that. Mark Reid, a Nantucket caretaker and carpenter, says Figawi partygoers cause problems with excessive drinking. 'If there's two boats on the water, and you're going in the same direction, you're racing,' he says. For many locals, Figawi is as welcome as a deer tick. Advertisement 'There's a bit of drinking to excess,' says Mark Reid , a caretaker and carpenter. 'They did the big 'We crossed the Atlantic' type thing and they just drink like crazy. They puke all over the place. You can see the stains up and down the sidewalks. People pissing in the bushes.' Billowy clouds off Hyannis Port for the Figawi start. But it was much worse in the early days, he says. 'They say the women used to cross the other side of the road to stay away from it because it was so bad,' he says. Duggan, 68, admits there were problems years ago, but says they were mostly caused by partygoers not associated with the race. 'Whoa, whoa, whoa,' he would tell Nantucket police back in the day. 'Show me a bracelet that they're with us. They're not with us for the most part.' The high-spirited Figawi Sailors Party is in full gear in the main tent. Now the town and Figawi work together to avoid problems. 'I am happy to report the Figawi Race Functions went very smoothly with no issues or arrests,'' says Nantucket police Lieutenant Angus MacVicar in an email. Duggan, who was the principal race officer for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, says Figawi has mellowed with time. 'As we become older, nobody wants to climb the tent poles anymore or anything like that. These days, people come to Nantucket, they bring their golf clubs with them. In the early days, they stayed in the boat basin all weekend drinking. Not anymore.' Sailboats bunch up as they approach the finish in Nantucket. On Memorial Day, Nantucket Sound is gorgeous, the pillowy sails filled with wind, riding the seas. This year, 120 boats registered, but 11 dropped out due to a nor'easter earlier in the week. Still, 1,100 registered crew members raced across the sound under near perfect were no injuries and only one boat failed to finish. Advertisement The high-spirited Saturday night Sailors Party in the Figawi main tent is a hard-rocking good time. Lots of cheers at the Figawi awards ceremony. After a night celebrating, the Figawi faithful reconvene Sunday morning in the tent for the 'Joke Tent' session. 'The Joke Tent used to be everybody's favorite thing,' says comedian Brian Glowacki, a native islander. 'Then they started putting cameras in phones. That put a damper on the fun, didn't it?'' Suffice to say that if Nantucket resident Bill Belichick attended, he would wish he were on to Cincinnati or anywhere else on earth. It was that brutal for the Hoodie and Co. Tight clearance near the race start in Hyannis Port. The regatta used to be more popular. In its heyday, circa 1986, 240 boats raced, with many others turned away because the docks were full. The late Senator Ted Kennedy loved Figawi. He won his class in 1989 and in 2007 won the Reverse Figawi, from Nantucket to Hyannis. In 2008, a week after being diagnosed with brain cancer, he finished second in his class. 'He was one of the best I ever saw,' says John Ciluzzi, who raced against him. 'He knew Nantucket Sound like the back of his hand.' Lots of dancing fills the Figawi Sailors Party. Nantucket police reported zero arrests from the three day event. Sunday afternoon belongs to the young. The Nantucket Whalers dominate 11 other Cape Cod area high schools to win the Crawford Cup, named after the late J. David Crawford, a 30-year Figawi board member. Figawi Charities Inc. says it has raised funds for multiple local causes, including 'Heroes in Transition,' a veterans' support group, and 'Sail Cape Cod,' a community sailing program. Advertisement The scene at the closing awards ceremony is uplifting. High school sailors, women skippers, and old timers in their 80s, all get awards. A Nantucket High School Whalers team of Jacob Heneke and Cecilia Wendelken race in the Crawford Cup, an invitational regatta for Cape Cod and Islands schools. The event ends with hugs and smiles. Peter Jackson of Marblehead goes up to race officer Duggan to thank him. 'For me personally, being a person of color… if I can help inspire other people, if I can help other people come into the sport, it's a good thing. I appreciate you.' Hanna Hausladen with her dog Stella, at the awards ceremony on Nantucket. Her team won a first place award. 'She's an Italian water dog. She loves the boat. She loves the water. I can't get her out of the ocean, actually. I live in Boston and I couldn't find somebody to watch her for the weekend. Since she's done so well on the boat, … we figured, just bring her. We put a harness on her, we tied her into the cockpit so she's completely safe. 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