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Got Trust? Google Ups the Ante with the Google My Business Trusted Verifier Program
Google is changing the local search game, again, this time by providing a faster, more convenient way for small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to be listed in
Where Local Searches Start: Learning Where to Market Your Small Business
Contrary to popular belief, consumers are actually more likely to turn to sources other than general search engines, such as Google, when looking for local
The Top 4 Local Ranking Factors for 2016 Explained
Six months in, is Google’s “Snack Pack” still taking a bite out of your clients’ local search ranking? The rollout of this major update saw
Seven Crucial Strategies For Mobile Marketing Success
I expect that this year is going to be a monumental one for local and mobile search. When shopping, my smartphone has become my best
Study The Competition To Rank Higher In Organic Search
Everyone wants to rank higher in search results than their competition. One of the best ways to achieve this is to stay on top of how the
Will Facebook Services Take Over Local Search?
Have you heard about Facebook Services? Is this another step toward their quest of local search domination? You may have even glanced at the landing page
5 Free Local Search and SEO Tools You Need to Test Today
Local search and search engine optimization (SEO) are complex and can sometimes be frustrating; however, extremely necessary. Without proper optimization, a business’s site doesn’t stand
Social Media, PR and Pizza: A Case Study on Local Community Building
As a digital marketer, I am always on the prowl for the best ways to increase website traffic for my clients, get them ranked higher
How to Complete a Business Listing Audit & Why You Need To
Since we’re all about helping local marketers and agencies support their local business and service area business clients’ places in search results, we’re going to
How to Run a Google Business Profile Audit & Why It Matters
With Google rolling out a new look for those that manage multiple Google Business Profiles, we thought it was time to examine auditing your clients’
5 Essential GBP Optimization Tips for Local Pack Visibility
This week we’re looking at the optimization elements that all successful Google Business Profiles need. Optimizing a Google Business Profile for Search and the Local
6 Key Google Announcements You Don’t Want to Miss and More
It wasn’t long ago that we discussed holiday marketing strategies to help local business clients reach consumers, and now, it appears the traditional “holiday shopping
Local Marketing Strategies for the Upcoming Holidays
We’re switching focus to the local marketing strategies that are perfect for securing seasonal buyers. Local Marketing Strategies for Boosting Holiday Sales Last year (at
How to Boost Local Search Presence With Data Amplifiers
This week, we’re looking at how to tie together the entire data amplifier network to improve a business’ local search presence with business listings. Maximizing
How Vertical Directories Help Provide Niche Relevance
We’re looking at the importance of building niche citations from vertical directories. Are Your Clients Listed on Niche Vertical Directories? In recent weeks, our focus
Are Your Clients Getting Found in Voice Searches?
This week we’re focusing on voice search readiness and its role in our data amplifier network. The Voice Search Expansion Continues Just over a decade
