Santa Cruz: Increase Website Visibility – Boost Your Business with SEO

Mar 26 11:30 am — 1:00 pm

Event Details

Your customers are searching online every day—will they find you, or your competitors? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is one of the most effective ways to attract the right people to your website without paying for ads.And with the rise of AI-powered search results and “near me” queries, getting found has never been more important.

In this workshop, we’ll break down SEO into clear, simple steps that any small business owner can follow. You’ll learn how search engines work, what really matters when it comes to ranking on Google, and the common pitfalls that keep many small business websites invisible. 

You’ll walk away with practical strategies to:

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  • Understand the role of SEO in small business growth
  • Know when to prioritize organic SEO vs. paid ads
  • Target the keywords your ideal customers search for
  • Improve website content to rank higher and attract quality traffic
  • Use free tools like Google Search Console to track and improve performance
  • Learn how AI‑driven search (e.g., Google AI Overviews) affects your content strategy

This interactive session is designed for business owners who want more visibility, more traffic, and more customers. No tech expertise required—just a desire to grow your business online.

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