The New Search Era:

What Google's Updates + AI Mean for Your Pet Care Business

FPSA Webinar Series: Education for Pet Professionals

with Erika Godwin, Barketing Solutions

Search is changing fast, and pet care professionals need to keep up.

Search is being rewritten on two fronts at once: Google's rolling out major updates this summer, and AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity are changing how people find pet care altogether.

Join us to break down what's happening, what it means for US pet care businesses, and the moves to make now so you get found in both worlds, not buried.

Attendees will walk away with these key takeaways:

1. What’s changing in pet parents' online search behaviour

2. Simple ways to optimize your website so you show up and get recommended

3. Actionable updates you can make right away to attract more ideal clients

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Erika Godwin is the founder of Barketing Solutions, a company dedicated to helping pet care businesses build professional, results-driven websites that attract clients and support long-term growth. Since launching Barketing in 2017, Erika and her team have worked with hundreds of pet sitters, dog walkers, and pet service providers across North America to improve their online presence, search rankings, and overall marketing performance.

She is also a co-founder of ProPet Software, a leading kennel management platform, and Pet Biz Reports, a tool designed to provide clear, actionable marketing insights for pet business owners.

In addition to her work with Barketing, Erika is actively involved in supporting the broader pet care community, including co-founding Canadian Pet Care Professionals, a membership-based organization focused on education, connection, and raising industry standards. She is a frequent guest expert in industry groups, masterminds, and conferences, where she shares practical strategies on websites, SEO, and marketing.

Known for her practical, no-fluff approach, Erika is passionate about helping pet business owners simplify their marketing, make smarter decisions, and build businesses that truly work for their lives.

Get in touch with Erika

Barketing Solutions

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