David Martin Design

06/17/2026

Search is changing, and AI is becoming part of how people find, compare, and choose local businesses.

But small businesses don’t need to panic. The fundamentals still matter:

A clear website.
Helpful content.
Accurate business information.
Strong reviews.
Local trust.
A digital presence that clearly explains who you are and how you help.

The difference now is that your online presence needs to be easy for both people and AI tools to understand.

I wrote a new guide about what AI search means for small businesses, nonprofits, and local organizations, and how to start preparing without getting overwhelmed.

Read the full post here:

AI search visibility matters for every small business. Here's what's changing, what still works, and practical steps to stay visible in AI Search.

05/23/2026

Time for this week’s Feature FDavid Martin Design!

David Martin Design provides creative media, design, and visual storytelling services that help organizations and businesses communicate clearly through strong branding, digital content, and thoughtful design.

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05/12/2026

Quick question: when did you last log into your Google Business Profile?

For a lot of local businesses, the honest answer is "a while ago" and that's completely understandable. It's one of those things that's easy to set up and forget.

But your profile is often the first thing a potential customer sees before they ever visit your website. Hours, photos, reviews, the little details... they all matter more than most people realize.

I put together a practical guide covering everything from claiming and verifying your profile to what ongoing maintenance actually looks like in practice.

No jargon. Just what to do and why it matters.

👉 https://davidmartindesign.com/local-business/google-business-profile-guide/