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Get the Secrets to Increasing a Business’ Online Authority
While most businesses have heard of Google’s E-A-T (expertise, authoritativeness and trustworthiness), they may not know how to apply it effectively to their content marketing

There’s More to Visibility Than Google – You Need to Prioritize All Local Listings
Google just published details on new ways to navigate more sustainably. While it’s not clear yet how local businesses will be impacted by this, Google’s

Need to Improve a Business’ Appearance in Maps? This Strategy Could Help
For those of you that follow local search closely, you might have run across this jewel of a study from Joy Hawkins. She did a

Apple Maps Gets an Upgrade – We Have You Covered
Apple Maps is stepping up its game. Those in the digital marketing industry have been speculating about what Apple will be doing next to improve

The Importance of UGC Within Google My Business
While you may not have considered it, Google has been shifting Google My Business into a platform that is starting to look more and more

World, Meet the Google Authority Score
I’d like to introduce you to the Google Authority Score. For some of our partners, you may have already spotted this feature within your dashboard.

Google My Business Sync Keeps Your Client’s Listing Up-to-Date
I’m going to share with you about a hidden gem available in our partner dashboard, Google My Business Sync, or GMB Sync for short. It’s

Authoritativeness & Its Importance to a Google My Business Listing
Last time we talked about E-A-T, but more specifically about expertise, which is represented by the “E” in E-A-T. Today we are going to explore

How to Boost Local Presence With Business Directory Listings
Not so long ago, quantity was an important metric in developing a successful directory listing network. But search engines are much smarter today, and the best

Leveraging the Main Pillars of Trusted Online Reviews
For local marketers and digital agency owners, learning how to monitor reviews online is a pivotal skill. More than ever, a brand’s reputation rests on the opinions

The Essential Guide to Business Citations for SEO
For many years, citation building has remained a trusted SEO strategy. Agencies leverage comprehensive listing management services to demonstrate their business clients’ authority and relevance, leading to

The Impact Reviews Have on Visibility in Google Maps
While many factors influence visibility in Google Maps, having positive reviews is one of the most important. With the release of Advice Local’s Review Monitoring Tool we’ve

Why Yelp Reviews Need Monitoring & Responding To
Yelp is widely recognized as one of the most influential review-based online directories for businesses. As you may know, Advice Local helps agency partners monitor reviews

How We Make Monitoring Google Business Profile Reviews Easy
Alongside factors like local proximity and on-page signals, Google Business Profile (GBP) reviews are integral to improving local search visibility. In response, Advice Local has

The Importance of Monitoring Reviews for Your Clients
As digital agencies and local marketers know all too well, online reputation is a critical driving force in the success of a business. Advice Local’s review

How to Automate Review Monitoring and Why It Matters
Reviews are the cornerstone of local marketing, helping build trust with consumers, increase search visibility – and a whole lot more. With the release of




