The people in your community want and need to feel connected to the businesses they support, now more than ever, and that’s where local influencers come in. For a small business like yours, relationships and trust are a driving force and shouldn't be overlooked as it's often a way to bring in more customers. [...]

Your website is the most common first impression customers have of your business, and you want it to be great. If, while navigating, the user experience (UX) is clunky, confusing, or outdated, you are likely losing potential leads to competitors. For local businesses, the stakes are even higher because customers want fast answers and [...]

For many small businesses, marketing often feels attached to only digital ads, SEO, and social media. While essential, there's one secret that's overlooked and happening right in your backyard: community events. Whether it’s a charity fundraiser, local fair, or business expo, these events give you face-to-face time with potential customers, build trust, and strengthen [...]

One of the recurring challenges for a small local business is keeping up with customer inquiries after hours, since these are tasks that still require human interaction. However, missed calls and unanswered forms easily mean lost opportunities, particularly when potential customers are ready to buy or book right away. That’s where chatbots come in. [...]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the buzzword in digital marketing nowadays. With upcoming tools that promise instant blogs, ad copy, and even automated campaigns, it sounds like a game-changer for any industry and local business. It's more marketing for less effort, right? The truth is... It's a lot more nuanced. While AI is an amazing [...]

Today’s world of SEO, social ads, and AI-driven search is ever-changing (and easily overwhelming)... making it easy for small businesses to overlook the basics. Yet one foundational tactic continues to make a big impact on local visibility: consistent local directory listings. From Google Business Profile to Yelp, Bing, and niche industry directories, making sure [...]

If you’re a service-based business owner, whether you run a cleaning company, plumbing service, landscaping business, or another local service, you know how important word-of-mouth is. Testimonials are great for showing that people like your work. But when it comes to convincing new customers to choose you over a competitor, case studies take it [...]

If your local business still relies on word-of-mouth and seasonal foot traffic, 2025 will be a wake-up call. The digital landscape has shifted for some time, and with it, customer expectations. Working with a digital marketing agency like Fasturtle can help you adapt quickly, combining SEO, PPC, reviews, and content into a focused strategy [...]

Running digital advertising campaigns without geographic precision is like casting a wide net in the wrong lake. For local business owners, getting in front of nearby customers is essential, and Meta Ads (Facebook and Instagram) provide powerful tools to do exactly that. Whether you own a dental practice, closet, or landscaping service, Meta Ads [...]

Digital advertising is supposed to drive results... more clicks, more leads, more sales. But for many small businesses, that budget seems to vanish in thin air, long before actually delivering much in return. If you’ve ever felt frustrated watching your dollars drain away, you’re not alone. Digital advertising can and does absolutely work, but only [...]