by Dave Parkhurst | Jan 20, 2026 | blog, Local SEO, SEO, Social Media
2026 is shaping up to be a pivot point for local businesses in the Pacific Northwest. The strategies that worked five years ago are rapidly evolving. Artificial intelligence is rewriting how search engines work. Social platforms are becoming search engines in their...
by Dave Parkhurst | Jan 13, 2026 | Local SEO, blog
Winning in local search is not about secret hacks. It is about consistent execution of the basics tailored to your specific neighborhood. If you run a coffee shop near the Stadium District in Tacoma or a dental practice in Bellevue, your goal is simple. You want to...
by Dave Parkhurst | Dec 24, 2025 | blog, Local SEO, SEO
Getting found online is a challenge for any business. For a local Tacoma company, the challenge is even more specific. You do not just want “traffic”. You want qualified leads from customers in the Puget Sound area who can actually buy your services. This...
by Dave Parkhurst | Dec 17, 2025 | SEO, blog, Local SEO, Uncategorized
In the competitive Puget Sound legal market, small law firms face a significant challenge. You are not just competing with other solo practitioners or small partnerships in Tacoma and Seattle; you are also up against large, regional firms with massive advertising...
by Dave Parkhurst | Dec 10, 2025 | Local SEO, blog, SEO
When the Puget Sound economy feels uncertain, the first instinct for many Tacoma and Seattle business owners is to cut costs. Marketing budgets are often the first on the chopping block. This feels like a safe, practical move. History and data, however, show this is a...
by Dave Parkhurst | Nov 26, 2025 | SEO, blog, Google Ads, Local SEO, PPC
For businesses in Tacoma, Seattle, and across the Puget Sound, standing out online is no longer optional. Customers are searching every day for coffee shops near Stadium District, attorneys in downtown Seattle, home service providers in Bellevue, and retailers...
