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Why Voice Search Analytics Is Gold in the Hands of Businesses
I’m back again with more information about voice search! Surprised? Maybe not, since I’ve been touting the importance of voice search all year. Let me hop
The Magic Trio: Google Maps Ranking Facts
When it comes to in-store and service area businesses, appearing on Google is vital. When was the last time you visited a store that wasn’t on Google
It’s an Online to Offline World – Brands and Businesses Need to Catch Up
The further we move into the 21st century, the more we evolve into a technology-dependent population. The things we do, buy and eat are all
Local Marketing Methods That Will Attract Millennials
Millennial behavior has been a prominent topic over the last decade. This is an age group whose members often face an uphill battle—they aren’t always
Why Franchises Need to Take Control of Bad Data
The further we move into the 21st century, the more we evolve into a technology-dependent population. The things we do, buy and eat are all
Analyzing Voice Search Ranking Factors
By now, you’re probably sick and tired of hearing me herald the coming of voice search. The thing is, I’m not going to stop anytime soon.
The Importance of Establishing Local Brand Authenticity and How To Do It
With fake news and spammers infiltrating so much of the internet, people value authenticity more than ever, especially when it comes to their local businesses.
Everything You Need to Know About Yelp Business Listings
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it as many times as needed: reviews and customer feedback are more important than ever. Having a Yelp
The Value of Optimizing a GMB Listing – Data Included
With competition in Google Maps being so stiff, it’s important that you continually keep a close eye on your clients’ Google My Business (GMB) listings.
Why You Should Use Google My Business Questions & Answers
Bing seems to be making another change or at least testing a change to the local panel. Is Bing Testing Adding Questions & Answers to
The Value of Data Aggregators – Plus We Include Them Free
I’d like to highlight one of the add-ons available to our Advice Local platform partners at no additional cost – data aggregators. When you’re selecting
What Does Your Listing Management Service Offer?
I talked with you about the value of data aggregators in the local search ecosystem. And if you log into your Advice Local partner dashboard
Get Help With Yelp – We Include Public Edits for Free
I’m continuing our discussion on the features and benefits of using a listing management partner for your agency, brand and/or franchise. Last week I shared
Google My Business & Its Place in Local Search
Do you recall previously discussing the value of optimizing a Google My Business listing? I shared some real-world data with you from one of our
Using EAT to Improve Local Visibility in Organic Search and Maps
Recently, we’ve seen Google provide a wealth of options for local businesses to reach highly targeted audiences. Previously, we talked about Google My Business attributes
Zero-Click Search & What It Has to Do With Google My Business
I’m back to talking about Google My Business but in relation to zero-click searches. For a refresher, a zero-click search is when a user searches
