SEO Tips for Small Business: Why You’re Missing Free Traffic from Google & Bing (Ep. 1 of 30)

???? This is Episode 1 of 30 in the "Small Business SEO Series" with Jeffrey Pape, CPA & MBA.

???? Get ready to uncover real SEO tips that actually work—starting with the most overlooked free traffic source!

???? Today’s Topic: Why You’re Invisible on Google & Bing If your website isn't verified with Google Search Console or Bing Webmaster Tools, you’re flying blind—and missing out on free search traffic that could be coming in 24/7.

Most small business owners don't even realize this one basic setup step is holding them back from showing up in local and national search results.

✅ In this quick SEO tip video, you’ll learn:
Why Google Search Console is essential for SEO
How to check if your site is verified
What data you unlock once you're set up (including keyword insights and crawl errors)
The #1 action step you must take today to stop missing traffic
???? About This Series: As the former ecommerce business owner and a CPA/MBA with over 25 years in business, I created this series for real-world small business owners who want to grow with smart, simple, and sustainable SEO strategies.

Whether you're a service provider, eCom brand, coach, or local business—this series is designed to help you build a profitable online presence without hiring an agency or blowing your budget.

So if SEO has felt confusing or overwhelming in the past, follow along with this series—one short video at a time.

???? Action Step from This Episode:
Go verify your site with Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools. It takes less than 10 minutes and unlocks your entire SEO dashboard.
???? Recommended Tools:
Google Search Console (FREE)
Bing Webmaster Tools (FREE)
???? Let’s Make This Interactive:
???? Drop a comment below: Is your site verified on Google & Bing yet? If not—what's holding you back?

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???? About Jeffrey Pape:
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