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Video, short-form social, SEO and paid ads: what works, what doesn't, and how to do it without wasting money.
Can a business use trending sounds on TikTok?
That viral sound may not be yours to use. TikTok says businesses should use its Commercial Music Library, and 4 of 6 Kramer TikToks we featured used their own audio.
ReadHow long should a TikTok be for a business?
Longer isn’t better on TikTok. TikTok recommends 21–34 seconds for ads, and our six featured Kramer Autoplex TikToks ran 7 to 23 seconds.
ReadHow do I get my business in Google AI Overviews?
There's no special markup for Google AI Overviews. Here's what Google says it takes, why question-style searches matter, and how video fits in for Houston businesses.
ReadDigital marketing in Livingston, TX: where should you start?
A practical, step-by-step order for digital marketing in Livingston, TX, based on public Census and Pew data and what we've learned filming in town.
ReadHow to Hook Viewers in the First 2 Seconds of a Video
How to open a short-form video so viewers stay, using frame-by-frame breakdowns of three real Garnet-produced TikToks and a reusable hook template.
ReadWhat Should a Car Dealership Post on Social Media?
A real format mix for dealership social media—skits, relatable moments, inventory features, walkarounds, and promos—broken down from Kramer Autoplex videos.
ReadHow to Reply to Google Reviews in East Texas
Verify first, reply in the Business Profile, keep responses short and specific. A practical review-reply habit for Livingston and East Texas shops—not a dealership photo day.
ReadGoogle Business Profile Photos for East Texas Car Dealerships
Google’s photo specs plus a monthly lot-photo habit for Livingston and East Texas dealerships—from someone with ~10 years in auto marketing.
ReadGoogle Business Profile Posts for a Livingston Restaurant
Google lets restaurants share Updates, Offers, and Events with photos or video on their Business Profile. A practical weekly plan from someone who has marketed restaurants and small businesses.
ReadWhat to Film for a Lake Livingston Restaurant TikTok
A shot-by-shot breakdown of two short promos we produced for JR's on the Lake in Onalaska, turned into a weekend shot list for your restaurant.
ReadGoogle Business Profile Posts for Car Dealerships: What to Publish Weekly
Dealerships already pay for the lot—use Google Business Profile posts to show updates, offers, and events on Search and Maps with a calm weekly cadence.
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