Why Your Business Doesn’t
Show Up on Google
(Even If You Think You’re Online)
In today’s digital world, your business can’t afford to be a ghost. Yet thousands of companies struggle to show up on Google because their online presence is either outdated, inactive, or invisible.
Having a website or a few social media profiles isn’t enough — Google rewards businesses that are active, relevant, and consistent.
At Smash Hit Media, we help businesses come back to life online.
You Have Social Media Profiles…
But You Never Post
Many business owners set up a Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok profile and think the job is done.
But Google pays attention to activity, not just existence.
If your content is:
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Inactive
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Irregular
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Low quality
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Off-brand
…Google sees your business as irrelevant, outdated, and low authority.
Consistent posting = consistent trust.
No posting = digital silence.


Google Can’t Tell If Your Business Is Real or Active
Search engines want to show users businesses that are alive.
If your social media is empty or abandoned, Google has no proof your business is operating.
Inactive profiles signal:
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No engagement
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No recent updates
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No customer interaction
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No signs of activity
This pushes your business lower in search results, or completely off the map.
You’re Missing the “Social Proof”
Google Looks For
Google doesn’t just scan your website — it analyzes your entire online footprint.
If your social media lacks:
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Fresh content
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Customer reviews
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Updated contact info
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Visual proof of your work
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Engagement from real people
…Google considers your business low authority.
Social proof boosts ranking.
Without it, you look unreliable.
Your Competitors Are Posting — So They Outrank You
If your competition is active on social media while you’re silent, Google naturally chooses them.
They provide:
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Activity
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Relevance
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Signals of trust
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Fresh content
Meanwhile, your business looks like it disappeared.
You’re Not Using Social Media Strategically
Even if you do post, your content might not be optimized for growth or discovery.
Most businesses waste time posting:
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Random photos
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Off-topic content
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Low-quality graphics
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Non-engaging updates
Google and social media platforms reward strategy — not guesswork.


You Appear as a
“Ghost Business” Online
When your online presence isn’t active, authentic, or consistent, Google labels your business (silently) as a ghost.
Ghost businesses:
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Don’t show up on Google
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Don’t get recommended
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Don’t rank on maps
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Don’t appear in local searches
Even if your product or service is amazing — none of it matters if no one can find you.
How Smash Hit Media Brings Your Business Back to Life
We help businesses:
Build a powerful, active social presence
Rank higher on Google
Produce content that gets noticed
Stay consistent with posting
Transform their brand from invisible to unforgettable
Your customers are online.
Your competitors are online.
Your business should be too — and we make that happen.
