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Local and Social Are the Perfect Match – Here’s How to Get Going
Things are not what they were years ago. Hey, things are not even what they were a year ago! Life is currently so fast-paced that

The Guide to Getting Found for Service Area Businesses
Today, more and more companies are operating without a firm business location. Whether a business functions via an online website or from somebody’s house, it

Understanding How Consumers’ Voice Search Habits Affect Local Businesses
Tired of hearing about voice search? Well, buckle up, because there’s still a lot of ground to cover! Today I’m about to reveal just how important

Why Voice Search Analytics Is Gold in the Hands of Businesses
I’m back again with more information about voice search! Surprised? Maybe not, since I’ve been touting the importance of voice search all year. Let me hop

The Magic Trio: Google Maps Ranking Facts
When it comes to in-store and service area businesses, appearing on Google is vital. When was the last time you visited a store that wasn’t on Google

It’s an Online to Offline World – Brands and Businesses Need to Catch Up
The further we move into the 21st century, the more we evolve into a technology-dependent population. The things we do, buy and eat are all

Local Marketing Methods That Will Attract Millennials
Millennial behavior has been a prominent topic over the last decade. This is an age group whose members often face an uphill battle—they aren’t always

Why Franchises Need to Take Control of Bad Data
The further we move into the 21st century, the more we evolve into a technology-dependent population. The things we do, buy and eat are all

How to Grow a Business’ Local Presence With GPS Accelerators
We’re looking at the role of GPS accelerators for a business’ listing distribution. GPS Accelerators and Their Role in the Local Search Ecosystem Location-based searches

How Data Accelerators Help With Local Presence Management
We’re taking a closer look at data accelerators. Enhancing Local Presence With Data Accelerators Real-world consumer decisions are increasingly driven by online research. In practice

Why Businesses Shouldn’t Overlook Bing Places
We want to talk with you about Bing Places. Why Bing Places Matters for Local Businesses Google is the dominant player in the search market,

Data Aggregators and the Power of Business Data Distribution
Previously we looked at data enhancers and the characteristics of high-quality directories. Now, we’re focusing on another critical component of a data amplifier network –

Why Data Enhancers Are Integral to Local Presence Management
Last week we looked at Google’s attempts to win over Gen Z with their new Maps updates. This week we’re focusing on data enhancers and

Is Google’s Latest Map Update a Move to Attract Gen Z?
We previously discussed hyperlocal search and the need for local businesses to consider user-generated content (UGC), as Gen Z seems to value it the most.

Why Businesses Need to Embrace Hyperlocal Search
Today we’re focusing on social media platforms and their impact on local search. Social Media Platforms Are Attracting More Local Searches Over this past week,

The GMB App Is Gone – Now Edit GBPs in Search or Maps
We’re looking at the news that the Google My Business app has been shut down. Google Has Retired the Google My Business App Today we




