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The Five-Step, Quick Start Local Content Marketing Plan: Establishing Content Marketing Goals
In the post, The Five-Step, Quick Start Local Content Marketing Plan, I described the five steps involved in creating a basic local content marketing plan. While
The Five-Step, Quick Start Local Content Marketing Plan
To get local customers, you need a content marketing plan that is local focused. It’s time to review your activities. Assessing whether or not your efforts
Increase the Visibility of Multi-Location Businesses in Search
Local presence management is critical to ensuring multi-location businesses are visible when shoppers turn to Google and other search engines to discover nearby products or
Amplify Local Business Visibility with Vertical Directories Starting Today
Local business listings and citations are a critical component of local presence management! Effective citation building isn’t about getting listed everywhere, but in authoritative sources
Organic Traffic Methods to Create Authority, Attract Local Consumers and Generate New Business
Are you looking for new ways to drive traffic to the local businesses you represent? No matter whether you are an agency, digital marketer, or
Unique Traffic Tactics to Expand the Digital Footprint of Local Businesses
Site traffic is at the core of every business, whether an online business or a local business that wants to drive customers to their brick-and-mortar
10 Backlink Building Techniques to Add to Your Arsenal Today
I’m sure you have read many blogs about why you should practice link building for SEO purposes, and some about why you shouldn’t. The simple
6 Important Facts about Facebook and Local Presence Management
OK, I’ll admit it – I am a 59-year-old Facebook junkie. Facebook’s success in the last decade has been nothing short of extraordinary, and I’ve been
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
Digital Marketing Do’s and Don’ts: Are Your Favorite SEO Tactics Naughty or Nice?
The simple fact is we all want to make Google happy. With search engines continuously updating their algorithms and preferences, this can be a challenge. As
Seizing the Micro-Moment
Considering how to boost the mobile game? Is your small business (or your client) looking to improve mobile search performance and conversion? You’re in the
5 Things Businesses Can Learn from Following Competitors on Social Media
So hopefully by now you know I am all about learning from the competition! Following competitors on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram is another way to get
Google Smart Technologies Are Going to Change How We Do Business
Google is one of the biggest companies on the planet and has solidified its place in the world’s conversation as a leading tech giant. Constant
Facebook Recommendations Feature Takes Local To a New Level
I’m looking for the hot new wine bar I want to visit when I’m in New York City next week. How do I solve this
