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Google has officially rolled out its March 2026 Core Update.

The first major update of the year.

So what does that mean for small business owners?

More importantly, how can you make sure your website stays ahead of your competitors and continues to connect with customers in the moments that matter most? Here are three key steps to focus on right now.

🎄 Merry Christmas from MarketKeep 🎄

This Christmas season, we’re taking a moment to reflect, and to say thank you!

We’re incredibly grateful for the small business owners who trusted MarketKeep this year. From contractors and service pros to family-owned businesses, it’s been an honor to help you grow, generate leads, and build something that supports your team and your families.

Your grit, long hours, and commitment to your customers inspire us every day. We’re proud to be part of your journey, and we’re excited to keep growing together in the year ahead.

From our team to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas, a restful holiday season, and a strong start to the New Year. 🎁✨

— The MarketKeep Team

f you are a small business owner trying to get your website to the 1st page of search or appear in AI Search Results this video is for you.

The key to growing your search visibility online is writing authoritative content. But how do you do that? Its important to keep in mind that you are optimizing your website for two audiences: humans and search engines.

So make sure you are following the E.E.A.T Method which stands for Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness.

To do that there are two tools you can use. The first is AnswerThePublic, the second is just listening to your customers. Whether its in the phone calls, texts, or contact form submissions there is a way to grow your business by answering their questions online.

Here a guide on how to do it! Want more small business SEO tips? Follow us online or fill out a Free SEO Evaluation Request from our team.