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Mobile-Friendly or Mobile-First? It’s App vs. Website – Explore What’s Best for a Business
The simple fact is brands and business are already aware of the important role mobile plays in local business marketing, but are they really taking
The Omni-Channel Experience is All About the Data
Can you believe some businesses (and some brands) are still operating like they are in the dark ages? Some local, small businesses still believe a
The 411 on How to SEO a Local Business Website for the Mobile-First Index
Mobile optimization is serious business. In the past, it was all about having a website that performed well on desktop and placed high in SERPs.
What is Google’s Mobile-First Index and How Can a Business Prepare for It?
Site owners checking their web stats can’t have failed to notice the growth in mobile traffic over the last few years. Where mobile once made
The Google My Business Description is Back: It’s Time to Update Those GMB Listings
Google is a behemoth when it comes to, well, just about everything, honestly. From algorithms and pay-per-click to video, they seem to be the guiding
Building Trust in 2018: 7 Trust Factors for Improving Search Results Placement
Search algorithms are so complex that it is impossible to focus on just one or two elements when developing an SEO strategy. To place across
Back to the Basics: Fine Tuning an SEO Strategy for Businesses
Last time I was here, I shared about the basics of an SEO strategy for a new business’ website. We first explored how an effective
Common Citation Complications – Brands Have Bad Data Problems, Too
Although it may seem that I am only referring to local, small business when I speak of bad data issues, the reality is that brands
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
Using the Big Three: Owned, Earned and Paid Media for Local Business Marketing
When it comes to local marketing endeavors of any kind, a brand or business must have a comprehensive strategy that incorporates owned, earned and paid media.
Getting A Local Business Ready For Voice Search
It’s a new year, and just like at the beginning of every new year, marketers and business owners alike are searching high and low for
Local Search Ranking Factors – What’s Hot for 2019
Google’s ranking factors have long been a mystery – they probably keep their list in a secret vault right next to KFC’s secret recipe and the
What Is Local SEO?
Local SEO is a digital marketing strategy that consists of targeting the local market through search engine optimization tactics. It’s perfect for service-based businesses, or for
Mastering Google My Business in 2019 and Beyond
2019 is here, and with it comes the opportunity to ramp up all your local business digital marketing strategies. 2018 was a big year for
