Womply Blog
Small businesses drive the American economic engine. The country's 28 million small businesses account for 54% of all U.S. sales and 55% of all jobs. The influence of small business is only growing as merchants embrace the Digital Age.
As a technology and data partner to merchants in every corner of America, Womply has a unique vantage point on small business. This blog chronicles the trends, stories, and people shaping the front lines of American commerce on Main Street, U.S.A.
Google reputation repair: a small business owner’s guide
In this 5-minute read: Why your google reputation matters for small business The two main approaches to repairing your google […]
Jun 20, 2019
Need a simple CRM for your small business? Look for these features
In this 4-minute read: Why do small businesses need a CRM? What features make an ideal, simple CRM for local […]
Jun 18, 2019
25 free local advertising ideas for small businesses
Let’s face it: advertising can be prohibitively expensive, especially for small businesses. Experts recommend most small businesses should spend around […]
Jun 12, 2019
Which businesses make the most on Father’s Day?
In this post: Which businesses make the most money on Father’s Day Where do Americans celebrate Father’s Day Which states’ […]
Jun 06, 2019
Is online shopping killing Main Street? These 3 facts prove brick-and-mortar retail isn’t going anywhere
In this 8-minute read: What percentage of retail sales happen in a physical store Why the death of retail is […]
Jun 05, 2019
How much do local bakeries make on National Doughnut Day?
It’s National Doughnut Day and as American’s get their glaze on they’re helping local bakeries and donut shops make some serious dough of their own.
May 29, 2019
The complete guide to removing fake reviews
In this 4-minute read, learn: Why fake online reviews are so damaging to small businesses How to remove a fake […]
May 28, 2019
Do local bars and restaurants make more money during the NBA Playoffs?
In this 7 min read: Do bars and restaurants make more money during the NBA playoffs? Do bars and restaurants […]
May 23, 2019
The simple (and free) method small businesses are using to climb local search rankings
In this 8-minute read: What is SEO for small businesses? How to optimize local SEO for your small business 4 […]
May 22, 2019
3 free advertising options for local businesses
In this 8-minute read: Claim your free business listings to get found when people search online Create engaging social media […]
May 21, 2019
3 Yelp fact sheet stats that prove every local businesses should be on Yelp
If you think Yelp is just a place for foodies, you may want to think again. We found three compelling reasons all small businesses should be on Yelp.
May 20, 2019
How big is Memorial Day weekend for auto service businesses?
In this 7 minute read How much do auto service businesses make on Memorial Day weekend? The Friday before Memorial […]
May 16, 2019
Customer relationships are a two-way street
When you know your customers, it’s much easier to ask them to rate, review, and promote your business.
May 16, 2019
How much does online reputation management cost, and what’s the best solution for small businesses?
In this 9-minute read: How much does online reputation management cost? Why is reputation management vital for small businesses? How […]
May 14, 2019
How to respond to negative reviews
In this 4-minute read: Does responding to negative reviews matter? Can I remove or hide bad reviews? How to deal […]
May 10, 2019
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