Ideas for growing your business.
Practical advice on websites, social, search, content and strategy from the New Day team.
2026 marketing tips for small and growing businesses
Search is changing, social rewards different things than it used to and customers check you out in more places before they call. Here is what we are telling our clients to focus on this year.
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Why website speed matters: a plain-language guide to Core Web Vitals
A slow website costs you enquiries before anyone reads a word. Here is what Google's Core Web Vitals measure, how to check your site and what to fix first.
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How to set up and optimize your Google Business Profile
Your Google Business Profile is often the first thing a local customer sees. Here is how to set it up properly and keep it working for you all year.
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How to get more Google reviews the right way
Steady, honest reviews help you show up in local search and win the customer. Here is how to ask for them without breaking Google's rules.
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CASL in plain language: email marketing rules for Canadian businesses
Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation applies to almost every marketing email and text you send. Here is what consent, identification and unsubscribe mean in practice.
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AODA and your website: what Ontario businesses need to know
Ontario's accessibility law sets clear rules for business websites. Here is who has to comply, what WCAG 2.0 Level AA means and the practical fixes that help every visitor.
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The social media content your business should be making
Posting more is not the answer. Posting the right mix is. Here are the content types that are earning reach and enquiries for local businesses in 2026.
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Hiring an agency vs building an in-house marketing team
Both can work. The right choice depends on what you need done, how fast you need it and how much of your own time you can give it. Here is how to decide.
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How one content day can fill a month of social
Planning is what turns a single shoot into weeks of posts, ads and website imagery. Here is how we plan creative projects with our media partners.
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How to show up when Google answers with AI
AI Overviews and AI Mode are changing how people find local businesses. The good news: Google says there is no secret trick, just solid fundamentals.
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What your website needs before it launches
A new website is a big investment. These are the checks we run on every build before it goes live, and why each one matters for leads.
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