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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
The Future of Digital Marketing: Video, Local SEO and The Fall of Social Networks
As each year passes things come and things go. Digital marketing is no different. The one thing that remains the same from year to year
Want a Ranking Boost? Google is Now Indexing HTTPS Websites Higher in Search
Before I get into what HTTPS is and why every website needs it, I want to make sure that you understand why it is important.
Four No Cost to Low Cost SEO Strategies for SMBs
Many businesses start off with a fairly small SEO budget because they may believe that SEO it is just a matter of putting a few
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
