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How to Reduce the Risk of Bad Data From Google Auto-Updates
Today we’re focusing on reducing the risk of bad data from Google’s new machine learning auto-updates. Google Will Start Predicting Business Hours Using AI and
These Key Factors Can Influence the Local Pack in Many Ways
This week we’re looking at prominence, and how it can help businesses get greater visibility in Google’s local pack. The Key Ranking Factors for the
How to Conduct Stress-Free Local Presence Audits
As we move into April, it’s time to shift the focus to a process every agency should be thinking about – local presence audits. Are
What’s New With Google, GBP Spam & Bookings From Search, Watchbait & More
Do you remember back in 2021 when Google shared how they were tackling spam? We highlighted the most important data they reported, including their stopping
How Local Businesses Can Respond to Google’s Vicinity Update
This week we’re following up with a Google algorithm update that is still causing aggravation for many local businesses. The Google Vicinity Update and Its
How Listing Management Delivers Results for Your Clients
It’s time to take a closer look at how listing management works. Improving Search Visibility With Listing Management We’ve talked extensively about the importance of
Best Practices for Writing Business Listing Descriptions
This week our theme is a task that’s often overlooked – writing business descriptions for your clients’ business listings. Are You Optimizing the Business Listing
Why Local Businesses Need Mapping App Solutions
We’re continuing the data submissions theme with a focus on navigation and mapping apps. Mapping Apps and In-Dash Navigation Solutions Are Essential This week we
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
Yes, Local Businesses Can Leverage the Last Minute To Celebrate Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is right around the corner! Are you one of those marketers or small business owners that plans to do something each year
Mobile Is the New Local – A Look at the Mobile Consumer and Their Journey
Virtually all digital growth today comes from the small screen, with mobile devices driving 56% of traffic to the world’s most popular websites, according to
Mobile Makes Micro-Moments Possible: 11 Must Do’s to Capture these Moments
Mmm, micro-moments! Mobile makes micro-moments possible. Think on this for just a moment. Did you want to pick up your phone to Google “micro-moments”? If
