Preparing Your Business for 2026

Collaboration, Engagement, and Visibility

Timing, Events, and Marketing Momentum

What Facebook’s Algorithm Looks for After You Post

Facebook doesn’t rank posts by likes alone. It prioritizes conversations — comments, replies, and ongoing interaction — to determine relevance and reach.

This article explains why businesses that reply to comments and engage back-and-forth are rewarded with more visibility, longer reach, and stronger local presence than posts that rely on likes alone.

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Teaching Google Who You Are: How AI Summaries Learn From You

Google’s AI-powered summaries are reshaping how customers discover local businesses — and you can influence what they say about you.

This article explains how your posts, photos, reviews, and updates actively “teach” Google who you are and what you offer. When done correctly, your business appears more accurately and confidently when customers search for things to do at Cedar Creek Lake.

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Make Every Click Count

Running ads without preparation is like pouring water into a leaky bucket.

This guide walks through how to strengthen your digital foundation before spending money, from fixing broken links to cleaning up profiles and listings. The result is clearer paths to conversion and smarter use of every marketing dollar.

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Smarter Marketing @ CCL: Mastering the 2025 Algorithm

AI is quietly rewriting the rules of social media, and it’s already changing how Cedar Creek Lake locals discover restaurants, shops, and events. If your posts aren’t sparking conversation and shares, the algorithm is passing you by.

Here’s what that shift means for local business owners — and how to adapt.

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AI Prompts for Everyday Life

In today’s busy world, AI can be a real game-changer for handling everyday tasks. From writing letters and planning events to crafting social media posts and setting up workout routines, AI tools can make life easier. Check out these handy AI prompts to help you breeze through common tasks:

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