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Using Map Apps to Help Local Businesses Get Found
From the initial research phase to getting directions to the business’ location, consumers are increasingly taking advantage of mapping apps. As a leading provider of

5 New Year’s Tips to Help Agencies Have a Profitable Year
With 2023 officially up and running, we’d like to offer some recommendations on how to ensure a profitable year. From our listing management services to

The Value of Near Me Search Optimization in 2023
In recent years, one of the most common questions in the local marketing space relates to the value of “near me” search optimization. As developers

Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Citation Builder
Today, we’re focusing 100% on business listings and more specifically, the questions to ask when hiring a local citation builder. Hiring a local citation builder

Special GBP Edition: Google Business Profile Features You Can’t Get Elsewhere
Today we’d like to discuss the Google Business Profile. The Value of the Google Business Profile Is Undeniable We talk about the Google Business Profile

How to Complete a Business Listing Audit & Why You Need To
Since we’re all about helping local marketers and agencies support their local business and service area business clients’ places in search results, we’re going to

How to Run a Google Business Profile Audit & Why It Matters
With Google rolling out a new look for those that manage multiple Google Business Profiles, we thought it was time to examine auditing your clients’

5 Essential GBP Optimization Tips for Local Pack Visibility
This week we’re looking at the optimization elements that all successful Google Business Profiles need. Optimizing a Google Business Profile for Search and the Local

Online Marketing Strategies to Help You Get Ahead This Year
Successful business owners know the only way to stay ahead of the competition is to constantly evaluate, improve, and innovate their online marketing strategies. Not only

How Brands can Tap Into the Internet of Things to Maximize Opportunities
Most marketers today are aware of the Internet of Things (IoT) and know that it’s important, but many don’t fully understand IoT – how it works, its impact

Putting In-Store Marketing into Action to Boost a Business’s Local Presence Online
So I’m all about local and local presence management, but today I’m going to take a different “local approach.” We’re going to dive into how to

Start Creating Short ’n Sweet Blog Posts Right Now!
You’ve heard of TMI? Well, we want to give readers JEI – Just Enough Information – when creating a blog post. Using a pithy style lets you be there

Expanding The Digital Footprint Of Small Businesses With Mobile And Local
Does anyone else experience a nostalgic feeling when visiting a small local shop? It’s a bit of that American dream-come-true hard work on display, the

The New Year’s Resolutions Local Business Owners Need to Make Today
So you’ve been busy this year and haven’t made those New Year’s resolutions yet? Don’t worry, I have you covered! The post-holiday season is the

How Marketers Can Convert Mobile Shoppers Into Sales
Mobile is quickly becoming consumers’ favored method for shopping. Google got my attention when their recent guide, “A Marketer’s Guide to Holiday Supershoppers” dropped into

Create a Local Buzz with a Branded Hashtag Campaign
Local business marketing is about connecting with current and prospective customers where they like to frequent, which usually means social media. By participating in existing hashtag




