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Why Mapping Apps Are the Overlooked Citation Layer
You know the importance of local business citations and how reputable listing management services help agencies to get clients to rank high in search. However,
Citation Errors That Keep Reappearing (And How to Stop Them)
A large part of keeping your agency clients happy comes down to them showing up in maps, search results and generative AI answers, and good
The 2026 Local Search Ranking Factors on Maps, Organic & AI
Agencies, business partners, local marketers and listings management clients, it’s that time again—we have an updated report of local search ranking factors. Each time this
The Evolving Role of Local Citations in Answer Engines
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times, search and local SEO are changing. Now we talk about AI optimization (AIO) and
How Inconsistent Local Citations Can Damage AI Visibility
As an agency partner or local marketer, you already know the importance of visibility in search, and that listings management services play a big role
Is Automating Local Citations the Right Move for an Agency?
When it comes to local citations, accuracy is everything. Partnering with a quality listing management service is one of the most effective ways to distribute
Is Listings Management Relevant in the AI Age?
If you’ve spent any amount of time with us at Advice Local, you know very well that we consider listings management services a pillar of
How to Amplify NAP Data for Your Agency Clients
Information is currency, and a solid listings management service is the best way to get a good return on your investment. Having consistent NAP data
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
Back to the Basics: Developing an SEO Strategy for Businesses
As you well know, search engine optimization (SEO) is a crucial component of a local business’ digital marketing strategy. Really, no matter the type of
The Web is Evolving and So are Consumers
Are you evolving, too? What about the businesses you represent? These are two simple questions that mean the difference between a business placing on the
The DIY SEO Audit: Next Steps for Beating Out the Local Competition Online
I’ve enjoyed working through this DIY Audit series with you, but like all good things, it has to come to an end. We started this journey
