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Go Local and Bring More Customers into Your Small Business
Have you ever considered that as a small business owner, you’re an inspirational part of the local community? You are not just selling a product
Local Presence Management Before it was Cool and the Birth of the Internet
Long before the Internet was a viable entity, before “search” referred to an industry and any of us used Google as a verb, consumers had
Don’t Lose Sleep Over Bad Local Data: Take Back Your NAP
Incorrect location or NAP (name, address, phone number) data in local business directories wreaks havoc on well-planned local SEO efforts. At best, bad location data causes
7 Ways to Supercharge Your Local Content Strategy
There’s a reason we talk about content as though it’s royalty. You can have the best products and services, but if you can’t present them, talk about
Get it Now with Google Now: The Personal Assistant at Your Fingertips
Admit it – you’ve always wanted a personal assistant to help you choose what to wear, and tell you what time you need to leave
10 Local Search and SEO Hacks to Improve Visibility on Google
It was last August when Google introduced major changes to the local pack feature. The search giant debuted the 3-pack for desktop search results, mirroring
Tweet All About It! How to Promote a Business on Twitter
It’s pretty easy to promote a business on most social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn, but what about on Twitter? Mastering how to a
Prominence: When Fame Can Equal Fortune for Local Businesses
The Internet seems to be buzzing almost every day with a new update to Google’s algorithm and guidelines. And surprisingly, it’s come with a level
How Business Listings Help Service-Based Businesses
Choosing a service provider often starts with a search for answers. Business listing management helps service-based businesses provide those answers and give prospective customers a
How Business Listings Protect Enterprise Brand Identity
For enterprise and multi-location brands, that first impression won’t always come through their website. Business listing management distributes data across mapping apps, directories and search
How Citations Support Multi-Location Business Visibility
For a single location, managing business listings across directories and search engines requires accuracy and consistency. When that effort scales to enterprise brands, franchises and
Why Businesses Need Control Over Their Citation Data
Most businesses have no idea how many places their information appears online. Without a professional approach to business listing management, key data can move unchecked
Why Consistent Citations Build Trust Before the Click
Most people don’t decide to trust a business the moment they click. What they see in search results, maps and directories—shaped by local listing management—builds
How Citations Influence “Near Me” and Location-Based Results
When someone performs a “near me” or location-based query, search engines have to decide which results are relevant and trustworthy. That trust is built through
How Citations Support Business Discoverability Beyond Google
Most businesses measure their local online visibility by where they rank on Google. But listing management services help agencies and local marketers maintain listings for
How Incomplete Business Data Weakens Local Citations
When agencies and local marketers turn to listing management services, they often do so to resolve inaccurate business data. However, focusing only on errors and
