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http://successfulst If you’re a business owner, I’m on your side.

I’m Mike Tidmore and I’ve been helping people with everything Internet related since 2003. My passion is helping small businesses level the playing field against the big guys. I will not rest until you “Win the Internet!”

My team and I have done more than a thousand Websites over the years. All types – Informational sites, eCommerce sites, Membership sites; you name it, we’ve done them. At my company called SOS (Successful Online Stores) I’ve consulted all kinds of small businesses; both brick-and-mortar as well as “Internet only”. I’ve helped clothing and shoe stores, jewelry businesses, cosmetics businesses, restaurants, rental companies, real estate brokers, construction companies, carpet cleaners and the list goes on and on…

I’m going to help you find success much faster than learning it on your own. I’ve learned a lot about many different types of businesses and I’ve made a lot of new friends that trust me with their livelihoods. We’ve also laughed a lot and had a great time. After all, success is fun!

Your website can show up on Google and still be missing from AI answers. 🤖Here's why: Google lists links, but tools like...
10/22/2026

Your website can show up on Google and still be missing from AI answers. 🤖

Here's why: Google lists links, but tools like ChatGPT and Google's AI answers pull short passages that answer a question directly. If your pages bury the answer, or your business details are inconsistent, the AI has little to quote.

A few things worth checking on your own site:

• Does each key page answer a real customer question near the top?
• Is your business name, services and contact info the same everywhere?
• Is important text stored in images instead of on the page?

No one can guarantee a spot in an AI answer, but you can make your site much easier to read and trust.

I broke it down in plain English here: https://miketidmore.com/aeo-for-local-businesses/

Want a second opinion on your site? Send me a message.

10/10/2026

Big news for Rank and Publish users! 🎬

You can now create promo videos right inside Rank and Publish. No separate app, no production crew, no long learning curve.

Short promotional videos are one of the best ways to show potential customers what you offer before they ever reach out. And now you can make them in the same platform you already use to manage and publish your content.

If you have been thinking about adding video to your marketing but kept putting it off because it felt too complicated, this is your moment. Rank and Publish is built for small business owners who want results without the tech headache.

Head over to miketidmore.com to learn more about Rank and Publish and the new promo video feature. Or send Mike a message and he will walk you through it.

10/07/2026

Local business owners need two things: more customers and fewer expenses.

You know you should post every week. You don't need an expensive agency to do it. You need an easier way.

With Rank and Publish you can:
✅ Make images and videos in minutes
✅ Post to your website and your socials
✅ Get found on Google, ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity

More customers. Fewer expenses.

👉 Get started at rankandpublish.com

Is your WordPress website still living in 2020? 😅If your site is slow, hard to use on a phone, or just plain looks dated...
10/03/2026

Is your WordPress website still living in 2020? 😅

If your site is slow, hard to use on a phone, or just plain looks dated — you're leaving money on the table. Customers judge your business in seconds, and an outdated website tells them you might not be keeping up.

WordPress modernization covers the stuff that actually moves the needle: faster load times, mobile-first design, updated plugins, stronger security, and content structure that Google AND AI tools can actually read and rank.

The great news? You don't always need a full rebuild. Sometimes a focused refresh is all it takes

I help small businesses acros the DFW area get their websites working the way they should in 2026. Let's talk about what your site needs.

👉 Visit miketidmore.com

09/30/2026

Thinking about Answer Engine Optimization but not sure when it will actually pay off? Here's the honest answer. 🕐

Most small business owners see their content showing up in AI-generated answers (think ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity) within 4–8 weeks of starting. But real customer inquiries — the kind that fill your calendar — typically come in the 3–6 month range.

That might sound like a long wait. But here's what makes it worth it: when someone finds you through an AI answer, they already trust the recommendation. They come to you pre-sold. That's a very different conversation than a cold click from a generic search result.

The businesses that see results fastest are the ones publishing clear, specific, question-answering content on a regular schedule. No fluff. No keyword stuffing. Just real answers to real customer questions.

If you're curious what that looks like in practice, drop a comment below or send me a message. I work with small business owners every day on exactly this.

miketidmore.com

Here's a stat that should change how every local business thinks about Google:68% of Google searches now end without any...
09/21/2026

Here's a stat that should change how every local business thinks about Google:

68% of Google searches now end without anyone clicking a website. 😮

Out of every 1,000 searches in the U.S., only about 232 clicks actually reach a business on the open web.

For years, the formula was simple: rank higher → get the click → make the sale.

That formula is quietly breaking down.

Customers are getting answers directly inside Google — through AI Overviews, featured snippets, and built-in tools — without ever visiting your site. And this isn't something AI created overnight. Back in 2016, 45% of searches already ended without a click. It's been building for a decade.

The good news? Google is still where 80% of searching happens. So the answer isn't to abandon SEO.

The answer is to stop thinking your marketing job ends when your webpage ranks.

Your business needs to be visible and trustworthy wherever customers are finding answers — Google, AI tools, review sites, and the platforms your specific customers actually use.

I wrote a full breakdown of what this means for local businesses. Check it out at miketidmore.com — and feel free to ask questions in the comments. Happy to help you think through what this means for your business. 👇

Here's something most local business owners haven't caught onto yet — and it's costing them customers every single day. ...
09/18/2026

Here's something most local business owners haven't caught onto yet — and it's costing them customers every single day. 🤔

When someone asks ChatGPT "who's the best roofer near me" or "where should I get my hair done this weekend," they don't get a list of options. They get one answer. One business. One recommendation.

If that's not you, the phone rings for someone else.

Here's the wild part: about 68% of Google searches in 2026 end with zero clicks to any website. People are getting their answers directly on the results page — or from AI — without ever visiting your site. According to Pew Research, roughly half of all American adults now use AI tools regularly. That includes your customers.

This is exactly why Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) matters right now. It's about making sure your business is the one AI tools recommend — not just rank.

The good news? Most of your local competitors haven't heard the term yet. That means the window is wide open for the businesses willing to move first.

Want to see how to get started? Check the link below — I'd love to help your business be the answer. ⬇️

miketidmore.com

Your website should be working for you — even while you sleep. 💻Most small business websites are basically digital busin...
07/09/2026

Your website should be working for you — even while you sleep. 💻

Most small business websites are basically digital business cards. They look okay, but they're not pulling their weight. They're not capturing leads. They're not following up. They're not showing up when potential customers search online.

That's where website design and AI automations come in — and it's not nearly as complicated as it sounds.

I'm Mike Tidmore, and I help small business owners in DFW and the surrounding area get websites and smart automation tools that actually do the heavy lifting. We're talking automatic follow-ups, appointment scheduling, lead capture, and more — all running in the background while you focus on your customers.

The best part? You don't have to become a tech wizard. That's my job.

If your website isn't bringing in new business right now, let's fix that. Drop a comment, send me a message, or visit miketidmore.com to get started. The easy button exists — let me show you.

miketidmore.com

Struggling to find new customers for your North Richland Hills business? 🎯What if I told you that you could find quality...
03/23/2026

Struggling to find new customers for your North Richland Hills business? 🎯

What if I told you that you could find quality leads in just 8 minutes per week? It's not about working harder – it's about working smarter and meeting your customers where they're already scrolling.

The secret is creating valuable content and placing it strategically where your potential customers spend their time. No more cold calls or expensive ads that don't work.

I've helped dozens of local businesses transform their customer acquisition with this simple approach. Instead of chasing customers, let them find you naturally.

Ready to stop struggling with customer acquisition? Let's chat about getting your business found by the right people at the right time. 💪



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