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How to Reduce the Risk of Bad Data From Google Auto-Updates
Today we’re focusing on reducing the risk of bad data from Google’s new machine learning auto-updates. Google Will Start Predicting Business Hours Using AI and
These Key Factors Can Influence the Local Pack in Many Ways
This week we’re looking at prominence, and how it can help businesses get greater visibility in Google’s local pack. The Key Ranking Factors for the
How to Conduct Stress-Free Local Presence Audits
As we move into April, it’s time to shift the focus to a process every agency should be thinking about – local presence audits. Are
What’s New With Google, GBP Spam & Bookings From Search, Watchbait & More
Do you remember back in 2021 when Google shared how they were tackling spam? We highlighted the most important data they reported, including their stopping
How Local Businesses Can Respond to Google’s Vicinity Update
This week we’re following up with a Google algorithm update that is still causing aggravation for many local businesses. The Google Vicinity Update and Its
How Listing Management Delivers Results for Your Clients
It’s time to take a closer look at how listing management works. Improving Search Visibility With Listing Management We’ve talked extensively about the importance of
Best Practices for Writing Business Listing Descriptions
This week our theme is a task that’s often overlooked – writing business descriptions for your clients’ business listings. Are You Optimizing the Business Listing
Why Local Businesses Need Mapping App Solutions
We’re continuing the data submissions theme with a focus on navigation and mapping apps. Mapping Apps and In-Dash Navigation Solutions Are Essential This week we
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
Foursquare’s Update Is Causing Delays in Business Data Syndication
Today we’re talking about an important update involving Foursquare. Foursquare Syndication Delays – What It Means for Local Businesses You may know that Factual joined
Why Every Local Business Needs a Voice Search Strategy
Previously we looked at recession-proof local marketing strategies during a difficult economic period. Now, we’ll examine the topic of voice search. Voice Search Is as
Recession-Proof Local Marketing Strategies for Businesses
Last week we talked about the growing number of local search queries and what that means for local businesses. This week we’re focusing on some
