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Are All Data Aggregators Created Equal?
Some “experts” might tell you that all data aggregators are the same. After all, a citation is a citation. But is that really the case? Are citations

How to Win More Customers in 2019 With Local Content Marketing
2019 is the year of the local business – we’re certain about that! I study local search day in and day out, and I know

Voice Search Readiness in 2019 and Beyond
2019 is here. While the focus in recent weeks has been predictions on the digital marketing trends that are expected to emerge this year, I

How to Get More Click-Through and Win With Zero-Click Searches
It’s time to talk zero-click searches and their prominence, especially in mobile searching. If you think you have no idea what a “zero-click” search is,

Voice Search is the New Norm?! There’s No Time for Skepticism.
How many of you have heard countless radio, television and print advertisements for voice search-enabled devices this holiday season? I have, and it’s not at

Citation Cleanup in a Nutshell – It’s Time to Clean Up That Dirty Data
When it comes to bad data or dirty data, just the sight of it gets my goat! It’s my mission – and my company’s –

Using Mobile and Online Coupons to Attract Local Customers
We can all remember the days when we cut coupons before going to the grocery store or other retailers. That time seems so long ago

Why Businesses and Brands Need to Monitor Their Google My Business Listing
Businesses and brands of all shapes and sizes must claim, create and monitor their Google My Business listing. It’s about more than the name, address

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




