Beginner’s Guide to Getting Your Business Online
Start Here: A Simple Checklist for Building Your Online Presence
If you're feeling overwhelmed trying to get your business set up online, you're not alone. Whether you're just getting started or trying to clean up your digital footprint, the Beginner’s Guide – Free Access from Local Loud is the perfect place to begin.
We created this guide to help small business owners organize the chaos—because we know the digital world can feel like a full-time job.
Here’s a basic to-do list to help you start organizing your online presence:
✅ 1. Keep Your Business Info Consistent Everywhere
Make sure your business name, phone number, address, email, and website are identical across all platforms, including:
Google My Business
Social media pages
Your website
Directories like Yelp, Bing, and Apple Maps
Consistency builds trust with search engines and improves your SEO.
✅ 2. Claim or Update Your Google My Business Listing
Google My Business (now Google Business Profile) is essential for local search. Make sure to:
Add accurate business hours
Upload high-quality photos
Respond to reviews
Link your website and appointment options
Select the correct service categories
✅ 3. Start or Update Your Blog
Keeping a blog active with useful content helps:
Improve your SEO
Build trust with your audience
Show that your business is active and knowledgeable
Even one blog per month with tips, updates, or client stories can make a difference.
✅ 4. Get Your Logins and Accounts Organized
It sounds simple, but it’s often overlooked. Create a list of logins for your:
Website platform
Social media accounts
Domain and hosting services
Email marketing tools
Scheduling and invoice software
Keeping this info handy makes it much easier when it’s time to scale or hire help.
✅ 5. Connect Your Digital Tools
If you’re using tools like Calendly, Acuity, Square, or QuickBooks, make sure they’re connected properly to your website and contact forms.
Need help? That’s exactly what the Local Loud team is here for.
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When you sign up for our Beginner’s Guide- Free, you’ll get:
A free website consultation ( No website, we can help)
Monthly tips from our team
Access to our blog and resources
We’ll also reach out to help you plan your next best step.
Let us take the digital weight off your shoulders — so you can get back to running the business you love.
