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04/09/2026

Google finalized the March core update this morning.

And this is now the third confirmed wave of search volatility in a short period:

December 2025 core update
February 2026 Discover update
March 2026 core update

If your business has seen:

⬇️ Ranking drops
⬇️ Visibility losses
⬇️ Traffic declines
⬇️ Fewer leads

You are probably not imagining it.

Google says the March update was a broad core update designed to surface more relevant and satisfying content.
The February Discover update also emphasized more local relevance, more original and timely content, and less sensational content.

What often gets exposed during updates like these?

❌ Thin content
❌ Weak service pages
❌ Generic websites
❌ Template based websites
❌ Poor local relevance
❌ Weak authority signals
❌ No clear expert positioning

A website can look nice and still be weak.

That is exactly why templated websites get hit too.

If your visibility has been down for the last several months, now is the time to figure out what is actually going on.

Google recommends waiting at least a week after the update finishes before digging into the impact. But if your site has already been trending in the wrong direction since December, a proper audit is probably overdue.

Request a free audit: https://tinyurl.com/y932eahp

Schedule a call: https://rb.gy/64c7lt

03/17/2026

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙎𝙩. 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙠’𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙋𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙀𝙊

Today is a great reminder that growth does not happen by luck alone. It happens through the right strategy, consistency, and a little belief in what is possible.

With St. Patrick’s Day here, it feels like the perfect time to celebrate fresh starts, good fortune, and the magic that can happen when hard work meets opportunity.

Wishing you a day filled with good energy, fresh opportunities, and plenty of reasons to smile.

Here’s to growth, success, and building something great.

02/17/2026

Happy Presidents Day from Peterson SEO.

Grateful for the leadership that has helped build this country and the freedoms that allow us to operate and grow our businesses.

02/15/2026

Valentine’s Day is not just about flowers and cards.

It is about relationships.

And in business, relationships are everything.

Marketing is not about clicks.
It is not about impressions.
It is not about flashy dashboards.

It is about trust.
It is about communication.
It is about partnership.

At Peterson SEO, we do not chase quick wins.
We build long term strategies.
We build authority.
We build systems that convert.
We build foundations that last.

Because when your marketing partner truly cares about your success, it shows in the results.

Today we just want to say thank you.

To our clients.
To our partners.
To the contractors and restoration companies who trust us with their growth.

We appreciate you more than you know.

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️

02/05/2026

January followed one of the most volatile Google core updates in recent years. While many businesses experienced ranking instability, our clients remained steady and continued improving.

Below are six recent case studies from a few of our clients from different states, markets, and competitive environments.

𝙊𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙀𝙊 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 (𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨):

Client A: 154 phone calls | 17 website form leads

Client B: 138 phone calls | 13 website form leads

Client C: 76 phone calls | 7 website form leads

𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙎𝙀𝙊 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨:

Client D: First full month of SEO. This brand new Google Business Profile is already ranking in positions 5 to 10 across multiple quadrants.

Client E: Second month of SEO. Heat maps show consistent top 3 to 5 positioning across several grid points.

Client F: Two weeks into SEO. Rapid directional movement from 20 plus positions into the 5 to 10 range.

The heat maps compare February 1, 2026 to the prior period. Each grid point represents a unique GPS location spaced five miles apart. These samples illustrate how visibility improves across a market when customized SEO and local optimization work together.

Generic strategies do not work for most. Our approach is custom built for each client, their goals, and their specific market landscape.

If you want to see what is holding your website or Google Business Profile back, request a free online audit:

👉 Request your free audit: https://tinyurl.com/y932eahp

📞 530 296 6900
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02/03/2026

Over the weekend, we officially launched a brand new website, brand identity, and online presence for TrueCraft Striping Services in Minnesota.

TrueCraft has been serving commercial properties since 2001, built on quality work, consistency, and reputation. What we partnered on was bringing that same level of professionalism and credibility into their brand and online presence.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝
✅A complete brand identity
✅A professional logo and mascot
✅A fully SEO, AEO, and EEAT optimized website built to perform
✅An optimized Google Business Profile positioned for long term growth

In less than 30 days, TrueCraft’s Google Business Profile traffic is already up 40 percent, and this momentum is just getting started.

We are excited to watch this business gain the visibility it deserves and continue to grow across Minnesota.

Congratulations to Ken and the entire TrueCraft Striping Services team. Thank you for trusting us as your growth partner.

If your business is ready for the same level of visibility and strategic positioning, we would love to help.

👉 Request a free audit or message us to get started.

01/20/2026

Your website and your Google Business Profile are not separate strategies.
They are two halves of the same system.

Organic search drives about 𝟔𝟎–𝟕𝟎% of traffic. Google Maps captures another 𝟑𝟎%+ of high-intent searches.

The images shown here are 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐬 from a client we began working with in December. Each dot represents a different GPS location about five miles apart, which explains why rankings vary depending on where the search happens.

𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬
These results represent 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬, not a single keyword. We are not focused on one phrase. Visibility is improving across 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, which is how consistent call volume is created. Client name and location have been redacted.

Timeline
• Primary GBP optimized under 30 days ago
• Second location built and verified at Christmas
• SEO-optimized website launched December 28
• Organic SEO campaign just getting started

In just two weeks
• Both locations are ranking inside the top 10
• Several quadrants are already pushing toward the top 3
• Multiple related keywords are moving together

This is the result of aligning 𝐒𝐄𝐎-𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐁𝐏 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬, not single-term rankings.

We published the exact strategies we use in our 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞.

👉Download the guide here
https://www.petersonseoconsulting.com/restoration-marketing/free-restoration-gbp-guide

If you want help implementing these strategies and dominating your market, reach out.

📞 530-296-6900
🌐 www.petersonseoconsulting.com

01/16/2026

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞'𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬.

Between 𝟒𝟎% 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟔𝟎% of websites globally experienced measurable ranking changes.

The fallout was widespread.

71% of affiliate sites were hit
67% of health and service based websites were affected
52% of ecommerce platforms saw ranking drops

The rollout finished December 29th.

Google advised waiting at least 7 days before reacting.

That window has passed.

And many businesses are now realizing their rankings are not coming back.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬:

❌ Outdated content
❌ Thin content and/or minimal pages
❌ Generic template based websites
❌ No demonstrated expertise
❌ Positioned as generalists instead of specialists

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐝:

✅ Proper website structure
✅ Helpful content that answers real questions
✅ E E A T compliance
✅ Expert positioning within a specific niche

Our restoration clients fall into that second category.

Here are three examples from the last 30 days.

Client A
138 calls plus 22 website form leads

Client B
143 calls plus 17 website form leads

Client C
90 calls plus 11 website leads

Three different restoration companies.
Three different geographic markets.
All built the right way from day one.

While many competitors lost visibility, our clients stayed ranked, stayed visible, and kept their phones ringing.

This is not luck.

This is what happens when a website is built on a solid SEO foundation with expert positioning and real E E A T signals.

If your rankings dropped in December and have not recovered, your website was not built to survive algorithm updates.

And the next one will be even more unforgiving.

Want to know what it would take to build something that lasts?

Request a free audit and we will show you exactly what is missing.
https://tinyurl.com/y932eahp

01/10/2026

𝙒𝙚𝙗𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙫𝙨 𝙎𝙀𝙊 𝙊𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙 𝙒𝙚𝙗𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚

A professional looking website does not automatically mean a website that ranks, converts, or supports long term growth.

This is probably one of the biggest areas of confusion we see in restoration marketing.

Many companies invest in redesigns that look great visually but are not built to support Google Business Profiles, local rankings, or buyer intent searches. When that happens, Maps visibility stalls and lead flow becomes inconsistent.

An SEO optimized website is built differently.
It supports search intent.
It strengthens topical authority.
It reinforces trust and EEAT.
It works hand in hand with your Google Business Profile.

We broke down the real differences and why they matter for restoration companies heading into 2026.

Read the full article here
https://www.petersonseoconsulting.com/blog/restoration-marketing/website-design-vs-seo-optimized-website-for-restoration-companies

Not sure which category your website falls into?
Request a free website audit and find out
https://tinyurl.com/y932eahp

01/09/2026

Two week Google Maps progress for a brand new location.

This ranking grid is from a Google Business Profile that was built and verified recently. It shows visibility for a water damage related search across the service area.

We want to be clear about what you are seeing.

There are still many areas sitting in 20 plus positions, especially in the lower half of the map. That is normal early on for a new location.

The win is the momentum. In roughly two weeks, we are already seeing multiple areas move into single digits, with a few pockets reaching top 3 placement.

That is the early signal you want. It means the foundation is working, and with consistent monthly optimization plus proper website support, coverage continues to expand.

Google Maps is now limited to 10 visible businesses, and the top 3 capture the majority of calls. If your profile is not being actively optimized, you are leaving opportunity on the table.

Want the exact framework we use to build and improve Maps visibility in 2026?

👉Download the free guide here
https://www.petersonseoconsulting.com/restoration-marketing/free-restoration-gbp-guide

Need help fixing rankings, verification, or a suspension? 📞Call 530 296 6900.

01/08/2026

𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 2025 𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚

Google rolled out a major Core Update in December 2025, and restoration companies across the country are already seeing the impact.

Some lost rankings.
Some saw traffic dip.
Some suddenly disappeared from searches they used to dominate.

This update reinforced something we have been saying for a long time. Google is no longer rewarding generic content, thin service pages, or outdated website structures. Authority, trust, and relevance now matter more than ever, especially for emergency services.

We published a complete breakdown of what changed, why restoration companies are being affected differently than other contractors, and what needs to be addressed moving into 2026 to protect and grow visibility.

If your rankings or calls have felt unstable lately, this is not something to ignore.

👉Read the full guide here
https://www.petersonseoconsulting.com/blog/restoration-marketing/december-2025-google-core-update-the-complete-survival-guide-for-restoration-companies

Want to know if your website is at risk or aligned with the latest updates?
Request a free website audit here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd16Jz2ykjLUu1RFycC4GEUQ3ndEjSPzej5_OMN_e0tG4VHuw/viewform?usp=header

01/05/2026

Visibility is not luck.
It is built with precision.

We created a 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 for restoration companies and contractors who want clarity instead of confusion and results instead of guesswork.

This is not surface level advice.
It is a detailed, step by step resource built from years of real world experience working inside competitive markets.

Inside the guide you will learn
How to properly optimize your Google Business Profile
How to avoid common suspension issues
What to do if your profile is suspended
How to improve map visibility
How your website and GBP must work together

We chose to give this away because helping businesses succeed is at the core of what we do.

👉Download the guide here
https://www.petersonseoconsulting.com/restoration-marketing/free-restoration-gbp-guide

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