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Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the first responders, families, and communities forever impacted by that day.

If Google and AI tools don’t clearly understand what your business does, your website could be missing opportunities to show up in search.

That’s where schema markup comes in.

Schema gives search engines structured information about your business, services, products, reviews, FAQs, events, and other important website content—helping them better understand what’s on your pages.

In our latest blog, we explain schema without the technical jargon, including:

• What schema markup is and why businesses should care
• The types of schema that may be relevant to your website
• How schema can support visibility in traditional search and AI-powered experiences
• How schema is added, tested, and maintained
• Where to start if you’re not sure what schema your website needs

Schema isn’t a shortcut to higher rankings. But as search continues to evolve, making your website easier for search engines and AI systems to understand is an important part of building a strong search strategy.

Read the full blog to learn how schema works and what it could mean for your website: https://startcompeting.com/blog/what-is-schema-markup-a-beginners-guide-for-websites/

Think SEO is dead? Think again.

Your customers are still searching and they're searching differently. Today they're using Google, AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI-powered tools to find businesses and answers.

That's why businesses need a strategy that goes beyond traditional SEO.

Ready to improve your visibility in both search engines and AI search?

Learn more about our AI Optimization Services:
https://startcompeting.com/digital-marketing/ai-optimization-services/

Is your website working as hard as you are?

A few simple improvements can make a big difference in how many visitors become customers. Check out our Website Lead Generation Checklist to see if your site has the essentials.

Need help checking every box? Compete Now can help you build a website that's designed to attract, engage, and convert.

Learn more: https://startcompeting.com/

Meet the Team: Erich Mann, Web Developer

Behind every great website is a developer who knows how to turn ideas into high-performing digital experiences, and that's exactly what Erich brings to the Compete Now team.

With more than 15 years of experience, Erich has developed, built, secured, hosted, and maintained websites for organizations across a wide range of industries, including financial services, banking, education, manufacturing, legal, nonprofits, food service, and more.

From custom website development and responsive design to technical SEO, site optimization, hosting, and security, Erich is passionate about creating websites that not only look great but also perform.

When he's away from the keyboard, you'll find Erich spending time with his family, hiking, running, reading, watching movies, or enjoying a good video game.

We're grateful to have Erich's expertise helping our clients succeed online. Looking for a web development team that builds websites designed to grow your business? Learn more about Compete Now and how we can help: https://startcompeting.com/

Is your law firm's website helping you win more clients, or turning them away?

The way people search for legal services is changing. Your website needs to do more than look professional.

In our latest blog, we cover the website design trends law firms should be paying attention to, including:
• User-focused design
• Mobile-first experiences
• Faster page speeds
• AI-friendly content
• Stronger trust signals

If your website hasn't been updated in a few years, now is the time to make sure it's working as hard as you are.

Read the full blog on our website:
https://startcompeting.com/blog/website-design-trends-for-law-firms/

Don't let the summer slowdown go to waste.

If business is a little quieter this time of year, it's the perfect opportunity to work on your business instead of just in it.

Instead of waiting until you're swamped this fall, use this time to:
✔ Refresh your website
✔ Improve your SEO
✔ Plan your digital marketing strategy
✔ Get ahead of your competition

The businesses that win during busy season are usually the ones that prepared during the slow season.

Thanks, Joshua, for the kind words. We're grateful to help businesses grow.

Let's make sure you're ready for what's next. Reach out today to start planning your website strategy, SEO optimization, or digital marketing campaign: https://startcompeting.com/

Meet the Team: Ji Lee

Meet Ji Lee, our talented Visual Communication Designer at Compete Now.

With more than 17 years of experience, Ji creates impactful websites, branding, presentations, illustrations, and more. Her unique combination of creativity and technical expertise helps bring our clients' ideas to life.

We're proud to have Ji's talent and passion on our team.

Ready to elevate your brand? Contact us today: https://competenow.com/contact/

Did you know your FAQ page could be one of the most powerful tools for improving both SEO and AI search visibility?

As search continues to evolve with AI-powered results, businesses need content that directly answers the questions customers are asking. Well-structured FAQ pages help search engines and AI platforms better understand your expertise, improve visibility for long-tail searches, and increase your chances of being cited in AI-generated answers.

In our latest blog, we explore:
- Why FAQ pages matter more than ever
- How FAQs support both traditional SEO and AI search
- Best practices for creating FAQ content that gets found

Read the full blog on our website:
https://startcompeting.com/blog/why-faq-pages-are-critical-for-seo-ai-search-visibility/

As we celebrate Independence Day, we're reminded that the strength of our communities comes from the people who build, create, serve, and support them every day.

We're grateful for the opportunity to work with so many business owners, organizations, and teams who continue to make a difference in their communities through hard work, dedication, and innovation.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and relaxing Fourth of July.

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