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The Value of Optimizing a GMB Listing – Data Included
With competition in Google Maps being so stiff, it’s important that you continually keep a close eye on your clients’ Google My Business (GMB) listings.

Why You Should Use Google My Business Questions & Answers
Bing seems to be making another change or at least testing a change to the local panel. Is Bing Testing Adding Questions & Answers to

The Value of Data Aggregators – Plus We Include Them Free
I’d like to highlight one of the add-ons available to our Advice Local platform partners at no additional cost – data aggregators. When you’re selecting

What Does Your Listing Management Service Offer?
I talked with you about the value of data aggregators in the local search ecosystem. And if you log into your Advice Local partner dashboard

Get Help With Yelp – We Include Public Edits for Free
I’m continuing our discussion on the features and benefits of using a listing management partner for your agency, brand and/or franchise. Last week I shared

Google My Business & Its Place in Local Search
Do you recall previously discussing the value of optimizing a Google My Business listing? I shared some real-world data with you from one of our

Using EAT to Improve Local Visibility in Organic Search and Maps
Recently, we’ve seen Google provide a wealth of options for local businesses to reach highly targeted audiences. Previously, we talked about Google My Business attributes

Zero-Click Search & What It Has to Do With Google My Business
I’m back to talking about Google My Business but in relation to zero-click searches. For a refresher, a zero-click search is when a user searches

Local Keywords & Location Continues to Dominate
Last week we discussed expanding a business’ local search visibility beyond Google. Well, with the announcement that businesses with a Professional Account on Twitter now

Expand Search Horizons Beyond Google for Local Visibility
Today we’ll talk about creating a local client optimization strategy that isn’t restricted to Google. Reach More Consumers by Improving Visibility on Multiple Search Engines

5 Mapping Apps & Navigation Solutions You Can’t Ignore
Today, we’re going to discuss mapping app solutions for local businesses. Reaching Consumers With Mapping Apps and In-Dash Navigation Every now and again, we head

Justifications Are Appearing in Google Maps, Images & More
Today we’ve got a Google update, along with some digital marketing insights you may have missed. Google Maps Sees Justifications Rolled Out for Local Businesses

Is ‘Near Me’ Search Optimization Effective in 2022?
This week we’re switching focus to some important news on “near me” search optimization – information that could impact your SEO strategies going forward. Google’s

Everything You May Have Missed From Google I/O 2022
This week we’re turning our attention to the recent Google I/O conference, and all the latest updates from this year’s event. Google’s Biggest Announcements From

Dominating Google’s Search Results With Business Listings
This week we’re looking at securing multiple placements in page one of Google search results using local business listings, along with some other hot topics

Using Google EAT to Influence Local Relevance Signals
We’re looking at Google’s growing local relevance signals, and why this makes Google EAT (expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness) more important than ever for a business’




