Issue #276 December 22nd 2024
Aloha and welcome to this issue of Shark Bites!
Christmas is right around the corner and Santa Shark has his sack of goodies all ready for the good boys and girls out there.
So without further ado, let’s dive right in…
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Welcome to “Pirate’s Booty” – a curated stash of local marketing news and content for your reading pleasure.
Google just launched its final spam update of 2024. Rolling out globally over the next week, it’s targeting websites that violate spam policies to ensure cleaner, more reliable search results.
For businesses and marketers, this is a clear reminder: stick to Google’s rules and focus on original, user-focused content to avoid penalties.
Read more here: Google’s Final Spam Update of 2024
Google is incorporating more AI-powered features in its search results, with AI overviews now appearing in 47% of searches. This shift could have huge implications for how businesses optimize their online presence in 2025.
Get ahead of the curve by learning how these changes will affect your SEO strategy.
Find out more here: Google AI in Search Results
OpenAI just launched 1-800-ChatGPT, letting anyone access ChatGPT via phone or WhatsApp—no account needed.
This could be a cool new feature for you if you use AI or want to.
Learn more here: 1-800-ChatGPT Announcement
Mastering Local Marketing With 9×12 Direct Mail And How To Land Clients Like Clockwork
When it comes to building a solid, reliable income, we’re big on:
Selling services that scale with local businesses.
And one of the most underrated ways to do this is…
Direct mail. Specifically, the 9×12 postcard system.
Why?
Because it’s a simple, high-margin, low-risk service that’s still wildly effective in 2024. (Yes, print mail still works, and no, it’s not going anywhere!)
That's why on this week's Aloha Friday Local Marketing Jam Session, we brought on special guest Sandy Smith, who’s been using this exact system to land tons of local clients.
This is a great show if you’ve ever thought about adding 9×12 direct mail to your portfolio—or if you’re just looking for a smart, proven way to boost your bottom line.
Check out the replay now by going here:
That’s all for now.
Thanks for joining me for this issue of Shark Bites.
Have a happy holiday season and a Merry Christmas!
And I’ll talk to you soon…
Mahalo,
Tom Gaddis
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