What this list is not: What this list is: These are the businesses I’d recommend to my own parents, friends, and family if they asked me. I’ve worked with these owners directly in various marketing capacities, watched how they treat their people and customers, and seen the quality they deliver. For many of these storefronts, […]
Parichatra Reuning
About Parichatra Reuning
Pat brings 25+ years of search marketing experience and a passion for helping clients grow online. After earning her MBA from Butler University, she started her career at Deloitte Consulting in Bangkok, Thailand before eventually joining the team at My Local Start.
Whether she’s fine-tuning SEO strategies, improving site architecture, or supporting content marketing efforts, Pat puts care and attention into every project she touches. Outside of work, she loves cooking Thai food, running a small homestead with her family, and spending time with her husband and son.
Google Business Profile Scam: What to Do with Fake Reviews
Protect your business’s reputation by learning how to spot, report, and professionally respond to fake reviews and scams targeting your Google Business Profile.
Reviews Make or Break Your Google Business Profile: How to Get Them, Respond to Them, and Fix Fakes
Reviews are one of the biggest ranking factors for your Google Business Profile (GBP). More reviews = more trust = more visibility in local search. If you want customers to find you in Google Maps, you need a steady flow of real, positive reviews. Do deal with the bad reviews though. We can talk about […]
Keeping Your Google Business Profile Fresh: Posts, Photos & Updates That Work
Why freshness matters for your GBP Think of your Google Business Profile (GBP) like a storefront window. If it’s dusty, outdated, or empty, people walk by without stopping. Google thinks the same way. Profiles that are regularly updated signal to both search engines and customers that your business is alive, active, and worth visiting. At […]
How to Rank Higher in Google Maps & Local Pack: GBP Optimization Tips
Why some businesses dominate the 3-pack (and others don’t) Ever wonder why a competitor shows up in the Google local pack — those top 3 map results — while your business sits on page two? It’s not magic, and it’s not luck. It’s optimization. At My Local Start, we’ve helped local WNC businesses (yes, that […]
What Every Google Business Profile Needs: The Essential Setup Checklist
Your digital storefront needs a strong foundation. Hiring the right digital marketing agency goes a long way in making a strong first impression online. Imagine walking into a store with no sign, no hours posted, and dusty shelves. That’s what an incomplete Google Business (GBP) looks like to your potential customers. Google rewards businesses that […]
