Why Rankings Fluctuate

Why Do Google Rankings Fluctuate From Week to Week? Short Answer Rankings fluctuate when Google isn’t confident which business best matches the search. The algorithm rotates options while learning. When signals align, fluctuations shrink and visibility becomes consistent. Diagnostic Explanation

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How long should SEO take?
Search Visibility Questions
Michael Klasno

How Long Should SEO Take

“How Long Should SEO Take Before Results Become Consistent?” Short Answer SEO shouldn’t take years to start improving. Once Google clearly understands a business, visibility often stabilizes within weeks to a few months. Long timelines usually mean the problem hasn’t

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why doesn't my SEO work
Search Visibility Questions
Michael Klasno

Why Doesn’t My SEO Work

“Why doesn’t my SEO work?” Even When I’m Doing Everything Right Short Answer SEO usually fails because Google misunderstands the primary service or location. When pages, Google Business Profile, and reviews describe different things, rankings stall. SEO works once all

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is SEO worth paying for?
Search Visibility Questions
Michael Klasno

Is SEO Worth Paying For?

Is SEO Worth Paying For – Or Just Done Differently? Short Answer SEO is worth paying for when the business is visible but inconsistent. DIY SEO increases activity, while professional SEO increases understanding. When Google clearly understands your service and

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Why SO Feels Random
Search Visibility Questions
Michael Klasno

Why SEO Feels Random

Why does SEO Feel Random? (and What Google Is Actually Deciding) Short Answer SEO feels random when Google receives mixed signals about what a business actually does. Rankings fluctuate not because Google is unpredictable, but because interpretation confidence changes. When

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Greater Houston Service-Area Business Visibility
Featured Articles
Michael Klasno

Greater Houston Service-Area Business Visibility Patterns

Why Service Businesses Appear in Some Cities — and Disappear in Others Across Greater Houston, service-area businesses experience a consistent visibility pattern: A contractor ranks well in Kingwood, shows inconsistently in Humble, and disappears entirely in Spring or Cypress —

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SEO Content Creation What Actually Works for Local Businesses
Content Marketing
Michael Klasno

SEO Content Creation: What Actually Works for Local Businesses

If you’ve spent any time researching content marketing, you’ve probably seen a lot of advice that sounds good—but doesn’t explain why content works, or how it actually supports growth. For local businesses, SEO content creation isn’t about publishing more words.

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Google Visibility Scorecard
Featured Articles
Michael Klasno

What Is a Google Visibility Scorecard?

Introduction to your Google Visibility Scorecard Most business owners assume Google sees their website the same way they do — clean, clear, and intentional.But Google doesn’t think like a human. It sees signals, patterns, entities, and relationships — and most

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