Zoek Blog

Discover the top 6 small business trends to look forward to in 2026 — AI, tariff response, labor, inflation response, and global growth strategies — to stay ahead and drive profits next year.

As much as we move around, appearing in the ranks for customers’ “near me” Google searches is essential, especially for businesses like Indy Lumberjack. A tree services company simply doesn’t get the same daily foot traffic as a local coffee shop. This Q&A with Indy Lumberjack president, Dean Hudnall looks at the revenue and business development growth he's experienced with Zoek Marketing, and the benefits of Zoek SEO for small business marketing.

Running a small business is tough enough without worrying about every review, comment, or post that might affect your reputation. However, in today’s digital world, what people say online can make, break, or cancel-culture your business — and it happens fast.

The number of people who use Artificial Intelligence daily is expected to exceed 368 million in 2025, a 20% increase from last year. We’re not only using it for our “For You” recommendations when we Netflix & chill, we’re using it at work, navigating our way to a friend’s house, or for finding a “near me” auto repair shop when an emergency happens.

Comfort food and road trips took a hit this month when Cracker Barrel’s new logo design was revealed...It was a prime example of just how powerful and sensitive logo design can be. Let’s learn from what went wrong, why the customer is always right, and how both Cracker Barrel and your business can avoid a complete brand fail.

Zoek’s referral program helps small business owners monetize their network. Friends, customers and even other vendors can generate passive income for the business, while benefiting from Zoek’s award-winning, affordable online marketing services.

Website builders make creating a website and overall accessibility simple, even for beginners. However, not all platforms offer the same level of design flexibility, customization, and eCommerce capabilities. Wix stands out as a leader, powering 8.4 million live sites compared to GoDaddy’s 2.3 million.

Jordan, Founder of Lounge Aesthetics chats about setting prices, branding, and Baby Botox (not a worry, no babies were harmed...)

Running a successful ad campaign is the ultimate goal for many businesses. With organic reach and organic traffic becoming increasingly...

Social Media has become a necessary evil for new brands and businesses. It’s essential for everything from email signups to brand...

Nurturing your community and learning how to build trust with customers is not only essential for your sales but also essential for...

Whether due to less visibility or a lack of resources, scaling a small business can be tricky. Competition is stiff, and many consumers...

Over 122 million people watch one billion hours of Youtube daily - and the number of viewers that the video-sharing platform receives is...

Customer experience is key these days and the masses have spoken. No one wants to be sold to anymore. Audiences don’t want cold calls,...

No matter what kind of business you run, you’ll inevitably have to accept a hard truth: You can’t make everyone happy all of the time....

If you’re on the lookout for social media algorithm tips that’ll make your account stand out - you’ve come to the right place. At 8:45 AM...

You may have heard of Search Engine Optimization before, but have you heard of off-site and on-site SEO? If not, you may not know whether...

Regardless of if you’re a brand new business or have been established for quite some time, a killer marketing strategy is something every...