What are HastingsNow Soundbites?
30‑second, phone‑in audio updates from Hastings, Minnesota businesses, schools, nonprofits, and city offices—auto‑transcribed for search, linkable for instant action, and archived in the Local Daily 10. Soundbites help you win Local SEO/AEO and reach residents where they listen, search, and ask “near me” questions.

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Hastings has a new way to be heard. HastingsNow Soundbites are 30‑second, phone‑in audio updates that publish with a built‑in player and a searchable transcript—so your news shows up in Google, voice assistants, and AI answers. Whether you’re a local business, nonprofit, school, or city department, Soundbites turn one quick message into measurable visits, calls, and clicks. Each post can include a link or phone button, and every Soundbite is preserved in the Local Daily 10 archive, giving your update staying power long after social feeds move on. This guide shows how Hastings organizations use Soundbites to boost Local SEO, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and community engagement—with practical scripts, examples, and a simple playbook to get started today.

Running a local shop in Hastings, Minnesota? This guide explains AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) in plain English—and shows how 30‑second Soundbites on HastingsNow turn “near me” and “in Hastings” searches into calls, directions, and orders. Learn what to say, how often to post, and why short, verified audio + transcripts help you show up in Google, Maps, and voice answers. Perfect for cafés, boutiques, salons, auto shops, nonprofits, and event organizers across Downtown Hastings, Vermillion St., and beyond. Ready to get an unfair local advantage? Join the Soundbites beta today at HastingsNow.com/pricing.

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