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What Is Digital Marketing (and Why Your Business Can’t Ignore It Anymore)

July 17, 20252 min read

What Is Digital Marketing, Anyway?

Digital marketing is everything you do to attract customers online instead of waiting for them to stumble across your business.

That includes:

  • Showing up first on Google Maps

  • Having a clean, fast, mobile-friendly website

  • Collecting and showcasing 5-star reviews

  • Posting consistently on social media

  • Running ads or promotions that get seen by the right people

  • Using AI bots to capture leads 24/7


🔧 Services We Offer at Smith Digital Solutions

We’re not a giant agency with confusing packages or corporate red tape. We’re a Maine-based team helping hardworking local businesses get found and get paid using smart, modern tools.

Here’s how we help:


📍 Google Business Profile Optimization

If you’re not showing up in the top 3 results on Google Maps, your competitors are getting the calls.

We’ll:

  • Audit and clean up your listing

  • Add high-performing keywords

  • Optimize your service areas

  • Boost your review strategy

  • Keep your profile active with posts


🌐 Website Design for Local Leads

Your website is your online storefront. We design websites that:

  • Look great on phones and desktops

  • Load fast and convert clicks into calls

  • Tell your story with trust-building visuals

  • Include lead forms, click-to-call buttons, and review badges


Review & Reputation Management

Today, your online reviews are your new word of mouth.

We help you:

  • Get more 5-star reviews on Google

  • Filter negative feedback privately

  • Send automated review requests

  • Show off great reviews on your website


🤖 AI Bots (Chat + Voice)

Never miss a lead again. Our AI bots:

  • Answer questions 24/7

  • Book appointments

  • Capture lead info while you sleep

  • Handle FAQs for common services

Perfect for plumbers, roofers, contractors, and any business that needs to be responsive even when they’re on the job site.


📱 Social Media Management

Your Facebook and Instagram pages are often the first impression people see.

We can:

  • Plan and schedule consistent posts

  • Create professional graphics

  • Promote seasonal services and offers

  • Keep your brand active and relevant


📈 Why It Matters for Local Businesses

If your phone’s not ringing, it’s not the economy — it’s your online presence.

Whether you're just starting out or trying to beat the big guys, digital marketing levels the playing field. And with our local focus and no-BS strategy, we help you get real results — not just empty traffic.

Ready to Grow?

Let’s talk about how digital marketing can work for your business — even if you’ve never done it before.

📞 Call us at 207-299-2702
🌐 Or visit: smithdigitalsolutions.com

Sandy Smith

Smith Digital Solutions, LLC

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