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[ Contact Hub ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/contact-hub) - [ Contracting ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/landscaping) - [ Moving ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/moving) - [ Cleaning ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/cleaning) - [ Auto Services ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/auto-services) - [ Plumbing ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/plumbing) - [ HVAC ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/electrician) - [ Beauty & Spa ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/beauty-spa) - [ Pest Control ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/pest-control) - [ Pool Cleaning ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/pool-cleaning) - [ Other ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/other) ![Search Icon](https://www.gosite.com/hubfs/search-1.svg) ## Featured [Get Found on Google](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/get-found-on-google) [ Google Business Profile Updates: What the Removal of Chat ... ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/google-business-profile-updates-removal-of-chat-and-call-history) Starting July 31, 2024, Google will remove the chat and call history features from Google Business Profile. For many ... Jun 28, 2024 10 min read [Get Found on Google](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/get-found-on-google) [ Winning the Local SEO Game: Outrank Your Competition ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/how-to-outrank-your-competition-in-local-search) Winning the Local SEO Game: Outrank Your Competition Understanding how to outrank your competition in local search is ... Jun 26, 2024 14 min read [Get Found on Google](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/get-found-on-google) [ From Zero to Local Hero: Optimizing for Local Search ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/how-to-optimize-for-local-search) Why Local SEO Matters How to optimize for local search is often a key concern for local business owners. Let’s cut to ... Jun 24, 2024 9 min read ** ** # More Articles - Page 12 [![Illustration of a woman using a cellphone, a phone with scan-to-pay app on display, a credit card and shopping bags.](https://www.gosite.com/hubfs/2023%20Blogs/Contactless%20Payments%20A%20Small%20Business%E2%80%99s%20Complete%20Guide/Contactless%20Payment.png "Illustration of a woman using a cellphone, a phone with scan-to-pay app on display, a credit card and shopping bags.") ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/contactless-payment-small-business) [Save Time](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/save-time), [Improve Cash Flow](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/improve-cash-flow), [Small Business Tips & Resources](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/small-business-tips-resources) ## [Contactless Payments: A Small Business’s Complete Guide](https://www.gosite.com/blog/contactless-payment-small-business) Jump To... What are Contactless Payments? | The Most Common Types of Contactless Payments | 5 Key Benefits of ... Jun 19, 2023 14 min read [![Illustration of a man doing painting works and a man standing holding painting materials and image of a checklist. ](https://www.gosite.com/hubfs/2023%20Blogs/How%20To%20Build%20a%20House%20Painting%20Business%20Plan/OPT%203.png "Illustration of a man doing painting works and a man standing holding painting materials and image of a checklist. ") ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/house-painting-business-plan) [How to Get Clients & New Customers](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/how-to-get-clients-new-customers), [Small Business Tips & Resources](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/small-business-tips-resources), [Home Service Business](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/home-service-business), [Skilled Professionals](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/skilled-professionals), [Start a New Business](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/start-a-new-business) ## [How To Build a House Painting Business Plan](https://www.gosite.com/blog/house-painting-business-plan) Jump To... Why Having a Well-Thought-Out Business Plan Is Paramount to Success | How to Write a House Painting Business ... Jun 14, 2023 10 min read ### Does Your Business Need a Website? Discover the Benefits and Get Started Today! [![Illustration of websites and person with disabilities](https://www.gosite.com/hubfs/The%20Impact%20of%20ADA%20Web%20Compliance%20on%20Home%20and%20Auto%20Services/2_The%20Impact%20of%20ADA%20Web%20Compliance%20on%20Home%20and%20Auto%20Services.png "Illustration of websites and person with disabilities") ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/ada-compliant-website-small-business) [Small Business Tips & Resources](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/small-business-tips-resources), [Home Service Business](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/home-service-business), [Small Business Website](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/small-business-website), [Skilled Professionals](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/skilled-professionals) ## [The Impact of ADA Web Compliance on Small Businesses](https://www.gosite.com/blog/ada-compliant-website-small-business) Jump to: What is ADA Compliance? | Possible Consequences of Not Having an ADA Accessible Website | Recent Lawsuits ... Jun 09, 2023 11 min read [![Illustration of a man holding his phone in front of a calendar. ](https://www.gosite.com/hubfs/2023%20Blogs/Reasons%20To%20Add%20a%20Booking%20Widget%20To%20Your%20Home%20Services%20Website/6%20Reasons%20To%20Add%20a%20Booking%20Widget%20To%20Your%20Home%20Services%20Website.png "Illustration of a man holding his phone in front of a calendar. ") ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/reasons-add-booking-to-website) [Save Time](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/save-time), [How to Get Clients & New Customers](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/how-to-get-clients-new-customers), [Small Business Tips & Resources](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/small-business-tips-resources), [Home Service Business](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/home-service-business), [Small Business Website](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/small-business-website) ## [6 Reasons To Add a Booking Widget To Your Home Services ...](https://www.gosite.com/blog/reasons-add-booking-to-website) Jump To... What Is a Booking Widget? | Reasons to Add a Booking Button to Your Website | How Adding Booking Widgets ... Jun 05, 2023 7 min read [![Photo of a tablet with app opened used for responding to reviews. ](https://www.gosite.com/hubfs/2023%20Blogs/How%20to%20Respond%20to%20Google%20Reviews%20A%20Full%20Guide%20for%20Blue%20Collar%20Business%20Owners/How%20to%20Respond%20to%20Google%20Reviews%20A%20Full%20Guide%20for%20Blue%20Collar%20Business%20Owners.jpg "Photo of a tablet with app opened used for responding to reviews. ") ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/how-to-respond-to-google-reviews) [Get Found on Google](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/get-found-on-google), [Small Business Tips & Resources](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/small-business-tips-resources), [Get More Reviews on Google](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/get-more-reviews-on-google) ## [How to Respond to Google Reviews: A Full Guide for Blue ...](https://www.gosite.com/blog/how-to-respond-to-google-reviews) Jump To... The Impact of Google Reviews for Your Business | Reasons Why You Should Respond to Your Google Reviews | How ... May 31, 2023 22 min read [![Illustration of a woman holding a tablet and a man holding a laptop, beside them is a payroll template and calculator. ](https://www.gosite.com/hubfs/2023%20Blogs/How%20to%20Do%20Payroll%20By%20Yourself%20%20A%20Complete%20Guide/How%20to%20Do%20Payroll%20By%20Yourself.png "Illustration of a woman holding a tablet and a man holding a laptop, beside them is a payroll template and calculator. ") ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/how-do-payroll-by-yourself) [Save Time](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/save-time), [Improve Cash Flow](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/improve-cash-flow), [Small Business Tips & Resources](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/small-business-tips-resources), [Home Service Business](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/home-service-business), [Professional & Health Services Business](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/professional-health-services-business) ## [How to Do Payroll By Yourself | A Complete Guide](https://www.gosite.com/blog/how-do-payroll-by-yourself) Jump To... How Does Payroll Work? | What Are Your Payroll Options? | Conventional Payroll | Payroll Software Service | ... May 29, 2023 10 min read [![Types-of-SEO-Services-for-Small-and-Local-Businesses](https://www.gosite.com/hubfs/Blog/Images/Placement%20Campaign/5%20Types%20of%20SEO%20Services%20for%20Small%20and%20Local%20Businesses/5-Types-of-SEO-Services-for-Small-and-Local-Businesses-2@2x.png "Types-of-SEO-Services-for-Small-and-Local-Businesses") ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/types-of-seo-services-for-local-service-professionals) [Get Found on Google](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/get-found-on-google), [Small Business Tips & Resources](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/small-business-tips-resources), [Auto Services Business](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/auto-services-business), [Home Service Business](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/home-service-business), [Small Business Website](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/small-business-website), [Skilled Professionals](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/skilled-professionals) ## [5 Types of SEO Services for Local Service Professionals](https://www.gosite.com/blog/types-of-seo-services-for-local-service-professionals) Welcome to the world of blue-collar entrepreneurship, where visibility is often the key to success. You've worked hard ... May 24, 2023 8 min read [![Illustration of a man wearing safety vest and hat, holding a wrench surrounded by different tools used for home services and illustration of a phone with finance app displayed. ](https://www.gosite.com/hubfs/2023%20Blogs/Best%20Small%20Business%20Loans%20for%20Home%20Services/Best%20Small%20Business%20Loans%20for%20Home%20Services.png "Illustration of a man wearing safety vest and hat, holding a wrench surrounded by different tools used for home services and illustration of a phone with finance app displayed. ") ](https://www.gosite.com/blog/best-small-business-loans-home-services) [Improve Cash Flow](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/improve-cash-flow), [Small Business Tips & Resources](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/small-business-tips-resources), [Home Service Business](https://www.gosite.com/blog/tag/home-service-business) ## [Best Small Business Loans for Home Services](https://www.gosite.com/blog/best-small-business-loans-home-services) Jump To... What Are Small Business Loans? | Why Some Home Services are Great Candidates for Small Business Funding | ... May 24, 2023 15 min read [![Illustration of a woman wearing safety vest and hat, holding a clipboard. Behind her are a desk, sheet of paper and different social media logos and emojis. ](https://www.gosite.com/hubfs/2023%20Blogs/Choosing%20the%20Right%20Social%20Media%20for%20Your%20Business/Choosing%20the%20Right%20Social%20Media%20for%20Your%20Business.png "Illustration of a woman wearing safety vest and hat, holding a clipboard. 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