The Fonzy Blog
Insights on Growth.
Plain-English strategies, case studies, and guides on automating your way to the top of Google and AI search.
Show Up on Google and AI
"How to Check Whether ChatGPT Recommends Your Business (a Free 10-Minute Test)"
"A step-by-step test you can run in one sitting to see if ChatGPT names your business. The one rule: log out and ask the buyer's question, never your own name."
Win Customers With Content
How to Write a Call to Action That Actually Gets Customers to Book
Your button is probably losing you calls. Here is how to write one that books the job, using strong verbs, one clear action per page, and a phone-friendly button.
Show Up on Google and AI
Does ChatGPT Send Traffic to Websites? 2026 Data, Growth, and Volatility Explained
ChatGPT referral traffic grew 206% year over year, but it's volatile month to month. Here's the 2026 data, industry breakdowns, and how to check your own traffic.
Market Your Business Online
Google Ads or SEO First? A Small-Business Owner's Decision Guide for 2026
A budget-based call on where your first marketing dollar should go in 2026, with real 2026 click costs and a realistic timeline for when SEO starts paying off.
SEO Basics
Does Website Speed Affect Your Google Ranking? (And How to Tell If Yours Is Slow)
Yes, speed is a real Google ranking signal, but it works as a tiebreaker, not a magic wand. Here is how to test your site free in 60 seconds and read the result without being technical.
Show Up on Google and AI
"Local Citations for Small Business: What They Are and Why They Still Matter in 2026"
"A local citation is any online listing of your business name, address, and phone. In 2026 the job is not more listings, it is matching ones."
Show Up on Google and AI
Where Do Customers Actually Find You in 2026? Google, AI, and Where to Put Your Effort
Google still drives most of the discovery, but nearly half of consumers now ask AI for local recommendations. Here is how to split your limited time between the two.
Market Your Business Online
How to Use AI to Market Your Small Business in 2026 (Without a Marketing Team)
A plain playbook for owners who do their own marketing: use AI to draft posts, emails, captions, and review replies, then edit before anything goes out. Start with the task that eats the most of your week.
Show Up on Google and AI
Do Google Reviews Help SEO? The Honest Answer for Small Businesses
Reviews lift your spot in Google's local map pack through rating, volume, and recency. They do little for regular web rankings, and stuffing keywords into them does nothing.