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This is the top of the Houston guide, with its real numbers. The facts come first, and the advice follows from them.

Houston, TX at a glance

Residents	2,314,157
Local businesses (est.)	85,567
Businesses per 1,000 people	37.0Texas average: 32.2
Biggest category	Restaurants6,811 businesses
Market type	High-volume metro

When restaurants here get busy

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Patio and tourism seasonHoliday dining and catering

Restaurants are Houston's largest business category. These are the months their customers are most active. What to do in each season

Who you're up against

Restaurants		6,811
Law Firms		2,587
Dental Practices		1,771
IT Services & Computer Repair		1,669
HVAC, Plumbing & Contractors		1,648
Auto Repair Shops		1,641
Accountants & CPAs		1,531
Insurance Agents		1,479

Estimated number of businesses in each of Houston's largest categories, from U.S. Census County Business Patterns. Click one for that industry's marketing guide.

Source: U.S. Census County Business Patterns; population from GeoNames.Open the Houston guide

By the numbers

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Estimates from U.S. Census County Business Patterns.

What's on your mind?

“Nobody finds me on Google.”Local SEO basics “I need more reviews.”Getting more reviews “I never know what to post.”A content calendar “How much should I spend?”The budget calculator “My website looks fine, but nobody calls.”The website audit “One bad review is killing me.”Managing your reputation

Start with the handbook

1Local SEO Basics for Small BusinessGoogle ranks local results on relevance, distance and prominence. You can’t move, so work on the other two.7 min 2Setting Up Google Business ProfileCheck whether a profile already exists before creating one. Duplicates cause problems later.9 min 3How to Get More Customer ReviewsAim for a steady flow of honest reviews, not a perfect five-star average.8 min 4Website Audit: 10 Things to Check This WeekCheck your site on your phone, on mobile data, the way a new customer would.7 min

All 10 guides

2 minutesMarketing Readiness QuizEight questions. An A to F grade and the things to fix first. By industryBudget CalculatorYour industry and revenue in, a monthly budget and channel split out.

Latest notes

5 Website Fixes That Actually Drive Local TrafficSimple changes to your website that can meaningfully increase how many local customers find and contact you.Google Business Profile: What Actually MattersNot everything on your Google Business Profile matters equally. Here’s where to focus your time for maximum visibility.Review Response Templates for Every SituationCopy-and-customize templates for responding to positive reviews, negative reviews, and everything in between.