Local Spotlight
News, tips and stories from the My Business Directory business community

Why Website Visitors Leave Without Contacting Your Business—and How to Fix It
Getting website traffic but few inquiries? Discover how clear messaging, visible contact options, fast-loading pages, and simple calls to action can help turn more website visitors into potential customers.

Why Your Google Business Profile Isn’t Ranking—and How to Improve It
Struggling to appear in local Google searches? Learn how business information, relevant categories, customer reviews, and regular profile updates can help strengthen your local visibility.

How an AI Voice Receptionist Helps Small Businesses Capture More Leads
Missed calls can mean missed business opportunities. Discover how an AI voice receptionist can help small businesses respond to callers, manage inquiries, and create a more consistent customer experience.

Pumpkins, a Waterfall and the Waterfront: A Fall Day in Chase
Plan an October day in Chase with a working pumpkin patch, an easy waterfall walk, local food and a quiet finish beside Little Shuswap Lake.

This Was a Horse Farm: Judd Stables at SR 54 and Collier Parkway
Discover the history of Judd Stables, the horse farm once located at SR 54 and Collier Parkway in Land O' Lakes, with rare photos and aerial views.
Before the First Snow: Your Practical Shuswap Winter Prep Guide
Get your vehicle, home and property ready for a Shuswap winter with tire deadlines, heating checks, outage supplies and a realistic fall weekend plan.