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Putting Multi-Location Businesses on the Map: The Guide Everyone Needs Today
Multi-location brands and businesses have their share of challenges that come with managing the online presence of multiple locations, from rogue social media accounts to

Why Multi-Location Brands and Businesses Need a Store Locator and Location Landing Pages on Their Website
Near me, Nearby, Closest…these words are becoming increasingly common across the billions of queries on Google every month. Thanks to mobile phones and iPads, we

Factors That Breed Bad Location Data and What Can Be Done About It
Managing the local presence of a business all starts with understanding citations and why they are important. Once you understand that, you can move on

What Local Businesses Must Know About Local Search – Right Now!
Whether a local business is a stand-alone, single location or part of a massive national or global brand, it shares a common goal with every

Google’s Mission to Eliminate Fake Google My Business Listings
While, we might not love all the updates Google is constantly making to the local pack and search algorithms, Google’s cracking down on fake Google

Citations Make the World Go ’Round: Getting Found Locally Online
Imagine a business, any business, that’s out there in the world. This includes the sole proprietor, the small to medium-sized business (SMB), or one of thousands

Google AdWords Update Suggests Machine Learning Will Shape the Future of Search
From recent updates to the local pack to the introduction of lists for Google Maps, Google is always looking for ways to improve search results.

Voice Search and SEO: What Local Businesses Need to Consider
As new technology is developed, consumer behavior evolves with it, along with the demand for new local SEO and search strategies. Today this technology is

What Is Local Listing Management?
We know that as an agency or local marketer, you understand exactly what local listing management is. Yet it’s one of those topics that can

Why Is Google My Business So Important?
Yes, I’m talking about Google My Business again today! And there’s a reason … Do you fully understand why Google My Business is so important?

Google My Business & the Business’ Website Works Together
I’ve talked with you quite a bit about Google My Business over the last few months. As you may recall, I shared how changes are

Near Me Goes Hyperlocal – This Search Qualifier Isn’t Going Away
As a local marketer, you know how important it is that your local business customers have a stellar online presence. Near me and local is

Why Every Local Business Needs An Apple Maps Listing
Our team attended the Rocks Digital Marketing Conference, as they do every year. For our agency partners that attended, it was great to see you

Voice Search Has Changed the Nature of Search
It’s safe to say there are three things we really love to talk about at Advice Local – local business listings, Google My Business –

Get Listed on Nextdoor With Advice Local
Near me is closer than you think, and hyperlocal is next door, or in this case on Nextdoor. Nextdoor brings businesses and neighbors together in

Getting the Basics of Yelp, Bing & Google My Business Right
I’m going to take you back… back to the basics because you have to get the basics right when it comes to helping your clients




