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Got Trust? Google Ups the Ante with the Google My Business Trusted Verifier Program
Google is changing the local search game, again, this time by providing a faster, more convenient way for small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to be listed in
Where Local Searches Start: Learning Where to Market Your Small Business
Contrary to popular belief, consumers are actually more likely to turn to sources other than general search engines, such as Google, when looking for local
The Top 4 Local Ranking Factors for 2016 Explained
Six months in, is Google’s “Snack Pack” still taking a bite out of your clients’ local search ranking? The rollout of this major update saw
Seven Crucial Strategies For Mobile Marketing Success
I expect that this year is going to be a monumental one for local and mobile search. When shopping, my smartphone has become my best
Study The Competition To Rank Higher In Organic Search
Everyone wants to rank higher in search results than their competition. One of the best ways to achieve this is to stay on top of how the
Will Facebook Services Take Over Local Search?
Have you heard about Facebook Services? Is this another step toward their quest of local search domination? You may have even glanced at the landing page
5 Free Local Search and SEO Tools You Need to Test Today
Local search and search engine optimization (SEO) are complex and can sometimes be frustrating; however, extremely necessary. Without proper optimization, a business’s site doesn’t stand
Social Media, PR and Pizza: A Case Study on Local Community Building
As a digital marketer, I am always on the prowl for the best ways to increase website traffic for my clients, get them ranked higher
Franchises Need Local Listing Management, Too – Here’s Why
Franchises, more than many other kinds of businesses, need to be on top of their local presence online. Between managing dozens or even hundreds of
What Happens When Online Impacts Life Offline: The Big Takeaways From the 2018 Internet Trends Report
It’s that time of year again! The Advice Local Team and the #QueenofLocalSEO have reviewed the 2018 Internet Trends Report to find the most impressive
Making Local Search Trends Simple in 2018 Infographic
As you know, I’m passionate about local search and making it as simple as possible. I even have an entire content series called “Local Search
Why Agencies Need Local Listing Management Partners
When you’re running your own agency, you rely on your team on a daily basis. These are the web developers, graphic artists, SEO experts and
How to Ensure Search Engines and Consumers Trust a Local Business Website
Search is complicated. Trust is complicated. Both of these are absolutely necessary for a local business or brand to place on the first page of
The Only Constant Is Change – These Digital Changes Will Impact Enterprise Brands & SMBs Alike
Today I want to focus on how changes made by Google, Apple, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and many others are impacting brands and local businesses both
Website Mistakes that Are Driving Local Customers Away
Getting prospects to a website is one of the first and most important components of a digital marketing strategy. Keeping visitors on the website and
Is Mobile SEO a Real Thing?
As you know, I have written countless articles on SEO, local SEO, design, content and even mobile optimization. The thought that comes to mind for
