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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

Optimizing for Search in a RankBrain World
Google often changes things up, as it is constantly fine-tuning its powerful search algorithms. Observant SEO pros can determine when something new is added to the

4 Website Marketing Strategies to Get More Customer Reviews
In a world where consumers can find information about pretty much any business, product, and service online, it’s not easy for a local business to

Taking Control: Local Presence Management for Multi-Location Brands
Did you know that 73% of consumers lose trust in a business if it has inconsistent location data? Bad data is a big issue for

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




