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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

Local Keywords & Location Continues to Dominate
Last week we discussed expanding a business’ local search visibility beyond Google. Well, with the announcement that businesses with a Professional Account on Twitter now

Expand Search Horizons Beyond Google for Local Visibility
Today we’ll talk about creating a local client optimization strategy that isn’t restricted to Google. Reach More Consumers by Improving Visibility on Multiple Search Engines

5 Mapping Apps & Navigation Solutions You Can’t Ignore
Today, we’re going to discuss mapping app solutions for local businesses. Reaching Consumers With Mapping Apps and In-Dash Navigation Every now and again, we head

Justifications Are Appearing in Google Maps, Images & More
Today we’ve got a Google update, along with some digital marketing insights you may have missed. Google Maps Sees Justifications Rolled Out for Local Businesses

Is ‘Near Me’ Search Optimization Effective in 2022?
This week we’re switching focus to some important news on “near me” search optimization – information that could impact your SEO strategies going forward. Google’s

Using Google My Business Attributes to Create Non-Traditional Verticals
This week we’re focusing on Google’s growing push for verticalization, why you need to pay attention to Google My Business (GMB) attributes – and just

Consumers’ Trust of Business Listings – And How They Are Used
We’ve talked a lot about Google My Business lately and just last week we tackled Apple Maps, their decision to prioritize the user experience –

How to Add Markup Voice Assistants Love to a Local Business Website
Recently we have talked quite a bit about voice search and creating conversational voice apps. There is a big reason for this. Voice search isn’t

The Perks of a Premium Judy’s Book Listing
It came to my attention a few weeks ago that our partners are not fully aware of an important benefit for the businesses they list

First-Class Conversational Voice App Technology Is Now Available
Creating a conversational voice app makes it easy to provide the most important information about local businesses on devices supported by Google Assistant and Amazon’s

Breakthrough Voice Profile Technology Is Now Available on Judy’s Book
I am excited to share with you that our directory, Judy’s Book, now has integrated voice search capabilities within the business listings on the site.

COVID-19 Actions to Take on Your Client’s Business Listings
Now that most of us have been quarantined in our homes for 6 weeks or more, in Texas the time has come where consumers are
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Are You Falling for These Local Citation Myths? [#Infographic]
Citations, citations, citations! There, I said it, and I’ll keep saying it until I have managed to convince every business on the web to fix




