Why Social Media Isn’t the First Step in Growing Your Business (And What to Do Instead)

Why Social Media Isn’t the First Step in Growing Your Business (And What to Do Instead)

Why Social Media Isn’t the First Step in Growing Your Business (And What to Do Instead)Nicole Thompson
Published on: 02/06/2026

Learn why social media isn’t the first step to business growth and discover the essential foundations—website optimization, SEO, traffic strategy, and CRM systems—to turn visibility into real revenue with The Cake Theory.

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Why Your Business Should Be on Google My Business — Even If You Don’t Have a Physical Location

Why Your Business Should Be on Google My Business — Even If You Don’t Have a Physical Location

Why Your Business Should Be on Google My Business — Even If You Don’t Have a Physical LocationNicole Thompson
Published on: 30/03/2026

Here’s why your business should absolutely be on Google My Business — even if you don’t have a storefront.

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ChatGPT Ads Are Coming: What Businesses Need to Know Before 2026

ChatGPT Ads Are Coming: What Businesses Need to Know Before 2026

ChatGPT Ads Are Coming: What Businesses Need to Know Before 2026Nicole Thompson
Published on: 02/02/2026

New Blog Post DesChatGPT ads are coming in 2026. Learn how AI advertising will work, why trust-based recommendations matter, and how businesses can prepare for the future of AI marketing.

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