The Top 3 Reasons Small Businesses Struggle to Rank on Google
It all begins with an idea.
If you’re running a business and your website isn’t showing up in local search results, you’re not alone, and you’re not out of options either.
At Digital Dads LLC, we help small businesses fix this every day. Here's what might be holding you back and how to start turning things around.
1. Your Website Isn’t SEO Optimized
Google needs to understand what your website is about fast. That means:
Clear keyword use
Clean page titles and meta descriptions
Optimized headers (H1, H2, etc.)
Fast loading, mobile friendly design
If your site looks good but is invisible to Google’s bots, it won’t rank no matter how nice the design is.
2. You’re Missing Local SEO Signals
Most small businesses need to be visible locally, but often ignore their:
Google Business Profile
Business name, address, and phone number (NAP) consistency
Reviews and posts on Maps and local directories
We specialize in local SEO because that’s where your leads come from.
3. You Don’t Have Backlinks (Yet)
A site with no backlinks is like a business with no word-of-mouth.
You need credible links from other trusted websites and that’s part of every SEO package we offer.
Let’s Fix This Together
If you’re ready to show up on Google, we offer full service SEO packages built for small business and we’ll start with a free audit.