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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
Is There a Two-Headed Monster Taking Over the Web?
As I study the hot topics in industry, there seems to be a common theme – or, shall I say, common companies – that are
The DIY SEO Audit: Optimizing a Local Business Presence for Search Engines
When it comes to marketing a local business, SEO is the most important and most popular strategy to pursue. While both paid traffic and social
Are You Ready for Voice Search?
Are you tired of hearing about the importance of voice search? I wish I could tell you not to worry, that yours and all your
The Local Presence Management Strategy All Businesses and Brands Need
Do you realize how many moving pieces and parts make up a business’ local presence management strategy? Each of these pieces and parts serve as
Making the Most of Each Moment
Local businesses are continuously struggling to rank higher with search engines! The Local Pack still eludes them, and let’s not even mention what their websites
What is Local Presence Management?
Local Presence Management is defined as geo-targeted digital presence management that enhances a brand on the whole by optimizing all their locations’ information in their
The Behemoths of the Web are Spicing Things Up
Wow! We’re into the second month of the year and the behemoths that dominate the internet are already going strong. They’re making changes to their
Mastering Content Curation: Content Curation Methods
We’ve been on quite the content curation journey! I hope you have been following along. If you are just now joining us, we started with
