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Building Trustworthiness in an Online World
If you have been following our journey over the last few weeks, I’ve been talking quite a bit about Google’s E-A-T (Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness).
Why Is Listing Management Important for Businesses?
We previously discussed Google pursuing verticalization through a growing list of Google My Business (GMB) attributes. Now, we’re going to look into just why listing
Our Google My Business Tool Lets You Add Questions & Answers
Managing a Google My Business (GMB) listing is no joke. It takes effort, a plan, and when possible, a tool. This is exactly why we
Adding Google My Business Attributes to Small Business Listings
An optimized Google My Business listing on Google is essential, and we all know it. It’s important that every element within a Google My Business
How Local Businesses Can Demonstrate Expertise Online
So, I know you’ve heard about Google’s E-A-T (Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness), but most likely you consider them as a whole. They do in fact
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
Applying Search Intent to Local Businesses’ Placement
Have you experienced that odd moment where Google suggests a query before you even finish typing? It’s as though Google’s reading your mind! That’s not
Best Practices for Creating Voice Search-Friendly Content
In today’s world, full of Google Homes and Amazon Echos, people no longer search the internet solely with typed queries. Comscore estimated that 50 percent
Helping Service Area Businesses Place in Local Search Results
Before Google released their new SAB guidelines for Google My Business, nailing down a specific service area was much more complicated for service area businesses.
FAQs About Local Listing Management – The Questions on Everyone’s Minds
Today, we decided to tackle one of our favorite topics – local listing management – in a new way. We’re all busy people; whether we’re running our
The Power of the Business Listing – Building Trust in 2019
Local businesses are always in fierce competition with household names on the web. To be a viable competitor, they have to improve their placement in
What Is Natural Language and How to Use It for Voice Search Optimization
Remember when we released Voice Search for Local Businesses, Franchises and Brands: The Guide to Getting Found? Well, we’re not done emphasizing the importance of voice search
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Local Businesses Can Stand Out in a Zero-Click Search – Here’s How [#Infographic]
When you’re searching online, the last thing you want to do is scroll through dozens of pages to find what you’re looking for. Impatient consumers
Local SEO Stats That Need to Be Considered in 2019
How crazy is it that we’re already through February? This year has been moving quickly! The beginning of 2019 held so much promise for us,
