
Davnoot Agency · Local search briefing 2026
What 2026 research says about how customers find and choose a local business and what Montreal businesses should do about it.

Google Review Removal: Can You Remove Bad Reviews from Google?
I regularly run across businesses who are paying thousands of dollars to have negative reviews removed from Google. I’ve always been interested in finding out the shady secrets behind this process and how these companies accomplish getting the reviews removed. I recently witnessed it happening and wanted to share what I learned.

How to start a TikTok Shop?
Learn how to start a TikTok Shop in 2026. Follow our steps to set up, connect a sales channel, and grow with Davnoot on-demand fulfillment.

12 Market Research Methods Small Businesses Can Use to Understand Their Customers
Not sure what your customers want? These 12 market research methods, from surveys to search data, help small businesses decide with real evidence.
Business Email Etiquette: 15 Rules, Examples & Templates
Learn business email etiquette with 15 clear rules, real examples, and copy-and-paste templates for requests, follow-ups, and tough replies.

The Marketing Channel Montreal Businesses Already Own, and Usually Underuse
Every business with a website has an email list sitting somewhere, usually collecting names faster than anyone's actually doing anything with them.

Why Montreal Businesses Keep Turning to Facebook and Instagram to Find New Customers?
There's a specific kind of frustration that comes with running a business in Montreal and watching your website traffic sit flat month after month.

7 E-commerce Website Designs to Inspire Your Shopify Store
Real examples of e-commerce and DTC brand websites that convert visitors into buyers, and the specific design decisions worth borrowing for your own store.

Should You Buy SEO Links? What Google Actually Says
Buying backlinks is everywhere in SEO marketing, but Google's guidelines are explicit about the risk. Here's what actually happens if you buy links, and what to do instead.

Organic vs. Paid: What Should a Local Business Invest In First?
This is one of the most common questions asked by local business owners: should the first marketing dollar be invested in SEO or in paid ads? The real answer is that they are completely different beasts which provide different value on different timelines.

Why Ranking Nationally Doesn't Help a Local Montreal Business
A lot of business owners assume SEO is SEO that ranking well is ranking well no matter where the traffic comes from. For a local business that assumption can waste a lot of budget.

15 Best Personal Injury Lawyer Websites for 2026
Discover the top personal injury law firm websites in 2026 and what makes them convert. Learn UX, SEO, and design best practices for high-converting legal websites.