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Using the Big Three: Owned, Earned and Paid Media for Local Business Marketing
When it comes to local marketing endeavors of any kind, a brand or business must have a comprehensive strategy that incorporates owned, earned and paid media.

Getting A Local Business Ready For Voice Search
It’s a new year, and just like at the beginning of every new year, marketers and business owners alike are searching high and low for

Local Search Ranking Factors – What’s Hot for 2019
Google’s ranking factors have long been a mystery – they probably keep their list in a secret vault right next to KFC’s secret recipe and the

What Is Local SEO?
Local SEO is a digital marketing strategy that consists of targeting the local market through search engine optimization tactics. It’s perfect for service-based businesses, or for

Mastering Google My Business in 2019 and Beyond
2019 is here, and with it comes the opportunity to ramp up all your local business digital marketing strategies. 2018 was a big year for

How to Craft SEO-Friendly Content for a Local Business Website
Content is the most important thing on a business’ website. Period. Learning how to craft SEO-friendly content is essential for every local business owner. Why?

The Voice Search Readiness Prep List: Helping Local Businesses Get Found
2018 is over, and I think we can all safely say that so far 2019 has been highly focused on the ever-evolving concept of voice

The Rise of the Super-Empowered Consumer – The “Near Me” Generation is Taking Over
With the launching of the first iPhone over 10 years ago, life as we knew it changed dramatically. Ever since that impactful moment, smartphones have

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




