Google’s March 2026 core update is rolling out, and businesses should expect shifts in rankings, impressions, and website traffic as Google recalibrates what it considers the most relevant and helpful results. Some websites will see gains, some will see drops, and many will experience mixed movement across different pages. This is normal during a major [...]
Courtney Kwiatkowski
Does Your Site Have an Indexation Issue?
February 19, 2026If your website traffic has slowed down or certain pages are not appearing in Google search results, you might be dealing with an indexation issue. The good news? You don’t have to guess. Google provides a clear way to understand whether your pages are eligible to appear in search results, and it starts with Google Search Console [...]
Why Correctly Redirecting URLs Is Essential for SEO and Website Health
September 18, 2025When updating or migrating your website, one of the most overlooked yet critical tasks is setting up correct URL redirects. Mishandling redirects can damage your rankings, confuse Google, and frustrate users. At MILE Social in Middletown NJ, we build and manage websites on a dedicated server to ensure smooth migrations. Whenever URLs change, you need [...]
Google’s “Top Stories” Now Favors Preferred Sources: What This Means for Your Local SEO Strategy
August 13, 2025Google’s “Top Stories” Now Favors Preferred Sources: What This Means for Your Local SEO Strategy — In a recent update to its search interface, Google has made a quiet but significant change to how news content appears in its Top Stories section. For businesses and brands, this shift highlights the increasing importance of establishing trust and authority online—especially [...]
From Crisis to Comeback: How We Restored 100% of a Client’s Google Traffic in Just 3 Weeks
April 15, 2025Picture this: It’s a typical Monday morning. Coffee in hand, you log into your analytics dashboard expecting to see the usual traffic patterns. Instead, your heart sinks. Your Google organic traffic has virtually disappeared overnight. This nightmare scenario became reality for one of our clients last December. Following Google’s November-December 2024 Core Updates, their thriving [...]
Are Your Online Reviews Keeping Up? What Matters in 2025
March 10, 2025Let’s face it—online reviews can make or break a local business these days. As we’ll see in 2025, they’re not just nice to have; they’re essential for building trust, attracting new customers, and boosting your visibility in search results. Here at MILE Social, we’ve been tracking the latest trends and helping businesses like yours navigate [...]
What is Google Maps Marketing?
February 10, 2025In today’s digital landscape, having a strong online presence is crucial for businesses aiming to attract local customers. At MILE Social, we specialize in optimizing Google Maps listings and Google Business Profiles (GBP) to enhance visibility and connect you with clients in your area. Whether you’re a small local shop or a large enterprise, our [...]
Verifying and Managing Your Google Maps Listing and Business Profile
January 27, 2025The Importance of Verifying and Managing Your Google Maps Listing and Business Profile In today’s digital-first world, your online presence is often customers’ first impression of your business. One of the most critical aspects of that presence is your Google Maps listing and Google Business Profile. These tools make your business visible to potential customers [...]
Five Effective Holiday Digital Marketing Strategies
November 1, 2024The holiday season is in full swing, and while it’s ideal to begin your holiday marketing campaigns early, it’s not too late to implement a strategy that captures holiday shoppers’ attention. At MILE Social, we can help small businesses create a targeted holiday marketing plan that drives results—even if you’re starting. Here are five effective [...]
