The Monthly Note · November 2026
Get found, and get chosen, this holiday season
Sent November 10, 2026
Is your business ready for the holiday rush? The next few weeks are when a lot of people search for a local business they've never used before.
This month's guide: Google Business Profile holiday hours
Wrong hours on Google are one of the fastest ways to lose a customer in December. This walks through setting special hours for every holiday, adding a seasonal post, and the quick checks to do before Thanksgiving.
Also worth a read
What customers see before they call you
The five stops most people make before picking a local business, and a five-minute test to see your business the way they do.
What is local business schema? (And a free way to add it)
A small block of code that tells Google and AI tools your hours, address and service area. Our free generator writes it for you.
Quick local tip
Small Business Saturday is November 28. The week before, set your hours for that weekend on Google and add a short Offer post with your special. People searching that Saturday will see you're open and what's waiting for them.
Free Google Business Profile check before the holidays
We'll look at your profile and website and send you a short, plain-English list of what to fix first. No cost and no pressure to hire us. Get my free audit →
Questions about your website or your Google profile? Call or text (803) 386-0380, or email hello@716co.com.
Josh Krueger