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Websites That Work: The Foundation For A Local SEO Success Story
We all know the Internet is where consumers turn to search for local businesses and services; now it’s even more convenient thanks to the rapid rise

Are You Feeding Google the Right Type of Content? Time to E-A-T
Do you imagine Google’s Search Quality team much like a really cool science lab? A place where one impossibly smart scientist agonizes over the future

Google’s Local Business Cards and the Possible Impact on Search
Google is at it again. The search engine giant is exploring a new way to display search results that could have a significant impact on

Unlocking The Power Of Local Content To Drive Engagement And Increase Revenue
When it comes to local SEO, creative local content is one of the best tools to get people engaged with a brand or business. A business’s content

Content Marketing Metrics You Can’t Afford To Ignore
When you create local content, or any content for that matter, the end goal is conversion and success. Fortunately, a thorough review of your content

Got Trust? Google Ups the Ante with the Google My Business Trusted Verifier Program
Google is changing the local search game, again, this time by providing a faster, more convenient way for small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to be listed in

Where Local Searches Start: Learning Where to Market Your Small Business
Contrary to popular belief, consumers are actually more likely to turn to sources other than general search engines, such as Google, when looking for local

The Top 4 Local Ranking Factors for 2016 Explained
Six months in, is Google’s “Snack Pack” still taking a bite out of your clients’ local search ranking? The rollout of this major update saw

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

It’s Time to Plan Seasonal Local Marketing Campaigns
The holiday season is right around the corner. If you haven’t already started planning seasonal local marketing campaigns for your clients you need to get

Google My Business Facts & Data You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Google My Business (GMB) has been pretty volatile lately. For example, the local pack for bus rental queries became so barren that all the searcher

Apple Maps Ratings – And Its Impact on Local Businesses
I wanted to tackle Apple Maps and the changes they’ve been making, specifically in relation to ratings. But first, a recap…. Apple Maps Prioritizes the




