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Discussion on the responsibility of business owners to know where their websites are being hosted, as well as what your customers think of the experience online. Plus, tips on how to improve speed.

Discussion on Facebook's retail ambitions and how they are focusing on selling small business products. Plus, how other forms of retail and the internet are truly leveling the playing field vs. larger businesses.

Discussion on how you need to build trust for your employees as a small business owner, and how doing so little by little will be a huge benefit for you in the long run. There are things you need to do that they can't do.

Discussion on planning in advance and how this episode was recorded to allow us time to travel and attend conventions for our company. Plus, why doing those things can be a huge benefit your business.

Discussion on how networking in person can be extremely valuable for your small business as well as your personal brand. So much can be done online now, but nothing replaces a handshake and eye contact.

Discussion on the importance of keeping up with trends and the expectations that larger companies are setting for your customers. Do you need a website redesign and not even know it?

Discussion on how phone numbers are tied down to a single device and how this doesn't make sense in a digital world. Learn how to get rid of this barrier using something extremely simple.

Discussion on a recent situation we had to resolve for a client by being creative and taking a different approach. The line between the old marketing guard and the new social media marketer.

Discussion on how selectively giving away your products and services can be a good long-term strategy for business success. Key word in that entire sentence being selectively, not just randomly to anyone/everyone.

We've begun dabbling into the world of video advertising at Searl Media, running ads and measuring results. This is a big part of the future and your small business should start.

Discussion on next steps to take after you can defined your audience, finished social and email marketing, and planned to boost posts. Plus, anyone who has a WordPress website needs to pay attention to the next update.

Discussion on the origins of free social media and why businesses need to start paying to play. Basic tips on how to make sure you are spending money wisely on ads.

Discussion on how to optimize your email marketing as well as your text message marketing. Making sure you have permission, are providing value, and targeting.

Discussion on how your business can take an understanding of your audience and translate that into valuable content for social media. It's not about selling any longer, it's about creating value.

Discussion on how to use simple forms of data to understand who your current and potential customers are, so you can create an informed marketing plan.

Discussion on the latest changes coming to social media, how it continues to evolve, new features on Google Maps, and why it is critical for your business to adapt now.

Discussion on why you need to know who designs, updates, controls, and hosts your current small business website. Practical tips on figuring it out, why you must ask the hard questions, and moving forward.

Discussion on what you should be planning to do for the holiday season, digital marketing wise. Changing hours of operation, taking advantage of website updates, more.

Discussion on helping your customers help themselves, which is what many of them want to do. How creating a FAQ section helps you provide not only a better customer experience but also more staff time.

Discussion on why it is critical for your small business to respond to online reviews and what it looks like from the customer's perspective if you choose not too. Stats and compelling reasons to start now.