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What’s Trending This Year? An Overview of The 2016 Internet Trends Report
Welcome to the future, where we’re already considering how to market to Gen Z’s grandchildren. OK, maybe that’s taking it a little too far, but
Search Engine Optimization Part 2: Fighting the Good Fight
In part 1 of this article, we started down the SEO 101 rabbit hole with stats revealing the power of well-implemented local SEO, a brief overview
Search Engine Optimization Part 1: What NOT to Do
All right people, it’s 2016 and no one should have to prove the value of adding search engine optimization (SEO) and local SEO to your digital
Reviewing The Stats: The What, When & How of Consumer Search
Having a powerful online presence is critical to success. The overwhelming majority of consumers turn to the Web before visiting a local business for the first time,
Instilling Trust: Advice Local’s New Trusted Local Business Seal
Being CEO has its perks, one of those is sharing fun and exciting news with Advice Local stakeholders, clients and friends. But first, I need
Periscope to #Save the Day: Local Marketing for Businesses with Live Video
The loss of Katch created a problem for Periscope and local businesses who chose to use the streaming service as a low-cost video marketing tool.
Mobile for the Masses
It’s 2016. Take a breath people – we made it to the future. It seems just a few years ago we were partying like it
A Host of Benefits from Hosting Guest Bloggers on Your Local Business Website
I know, you get it already, I’m all about local search, good data and driving foot traffic to your physical business location and online traffic
A Refresher on Data Aggregators & Why Businesses Need Them
Today we’re turning our attention to data aggregators, and how your local clients can benefit from using them. A Data Aggregator Refresher As a local
A Google Business Profile Roundup, Including Dispelling a GBP Myth
SEO is a topic certain to spark intense debate, but linking to a Google Business Profile (GBP) is an issue that was settled long ago.
How Bad Data Is Affecting the Google Business Profile – A Real-World Example Included
We’ve got a story from an Advice Local partner who witnessed first-hand the frustrations of bad data impacting a Google Business Profile. Bad Data Is
Google Maps Is Now Featuring Updates From Customers
This week we want to highlight a feature of the Google Business Profile (GBP) that’s been stirring up some discussion. This is the ability for
How to Manage Multiple Google Business Profiles Easily
We want to go a step further this week to give you a practical, highly effective way of managing multiple Google Business Profiles (formerly Google
Why Business Listings Are Essential for Local Businesses
We always like to kick off each year with landing a solid foundation for location businesses, and that’s why we want to talk about the
Voice Search Is as Relevant as Ever in 2022 – Are You Making It Count?
With the year in full swing, it’s time to check back in with voice search and see how much it still matters. The Importance of
2021 Local Search Ranking Factors – Applying Them in 2022
We’re switching focus to the 2021 Local Search Ranking Factors report – an industry survey developed by David Mihm originally in 2008. 2021 Local Search
