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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

Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Digital Marketers
We like to jumpstart the new year with tips to help you, our agency partners, local marketers, and friends achieve their business goals for the

How Much Damage Can a Poorly Optimized Google Business Profile Cause?
We have a horror story to share with you about the dangers of becoming a little too reliant on Google. The Dangers of Bad Google

Google Business Profile Category Issues – Are You Affected?
We’re looking at some problems with the new Google Business Profile (GBP) update and what it could mean for your clients. As a reminder, Google

Using a Store Locator to Attract More Near Me Searches
Over the past several months I’ve been taking you on quite the journey into Google My Business and leveraging EAT to help a business appear

Using Google My Business for Holiday Marketing Campaigns
With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time to shift gears and focus on creating local marketing campaigns to help your local business clients get

Study Proves Listing Management Is Extremely Relevant
Last week we looked at the big news that Google My Business has been rebranded as Google Business Profile. We shared exactly how to make

A Case Study Into EAT and Google My Business
If you have been following our blog for the last several months, I have taken you into a deep dive into Google EAT as it

How to Apply Google EAT to a Google My Business Listing [#Infographic]
Hopefully, you have heard of Google EAT by now, but you may be wondering just how to effectively apply it to a Google My Business




