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Using the Big Three: Owned, Earned and Paid Media for Local Business Marketing
When it comes to local marketing endeavors of any kind, a brand or business must have a comprehensive strategy that incorporates owned, earned and paid media.
Getting A Local Business Ready For Voice Search
It’s a new year, and just like at the beginning of every new year, marketers and business owners alike are searching high and low for
Local Search Ranking Factors – What’s Hot for 2019
Google’s ranking factors have long been a mystery – they probably keep their list in a secret vault right next to KFC’s secret recipe and the
What Is Local SEO?
Local SEO is a digital marketing strategy that consists of targeting the local market through search engine optimization tactics. It’s perfect for service-based businesses, or for
Mastering Google My Business in 2019 and Beyond
2019 is here, and with it comes the opportunity to ramp up all your local business digital marketing strategies. 2018 was a big year for
How to Craft SEO-Friendly Content for a Local Business Website
Content is the most important thing on a business’ website. Period. Learning how to craft SEO-friendly content is essential for every local business owner. Why?
The Voice Search Readiness Prep List: Helping Local Businesses Get Found
2018 is over, and I think we can all safely say that so far 2019 has been highly focused on the ever-evolving concept of voice
The Rise of the Super-Empowered Consumer – The “Near Me” Generation is Taking Over
With the launching of the first iPhone over 10 years ago, life as we knew it changed dramatically. Ever since that impactful moment, smartphones have
The Mobile Guide: 18 Stellar Tips to Take Local and Mobile by Storm
The mobile phone has grown from a rarity to an indispensable component of daily living. A person who has misplaced their mobile phone will likely
What You Can Learn About Local Business Marketing from a Zombie Escape Room
So those of you that follow my writing know that I’m always talking about how local businesses can engage their local customers to expand their reach and
Mobile: One Size Does Not Fit All
Today, instead of talking about how mobile is the new local (even though it is), I’m going to flip it around and talk about why businesses should
I Like Small Screens and I Can Not Lie.
So I openly admit I have nomophobia. What’s nomophobia you ask? It’s the fear of being out of contact with your mobile phone. This might
Understanding Location, Proximity & Mobile Data: And Yes, I’m All About That Data!
When I bring up location data I’m usually referring to consistent NAP data (name, address, phone number) for local businesses and brands across the internet.
Navigating Omni-Channel Marketing for Local Businesses
Thanks to the adoption of mobile and its continuing increase in usage, digital marketing exists in an accelerated state of constant evolution. Every few years a
Bringing Down the Mobile Curtain: Local Presence for Mobile Search
In this ever-connected society, all businesses and brands must focus in on a local and mobile-centric approach to marketing. Competition is stiff and making it
The 10 Most Important Local SEO Audit Tips
I live and breathe local SEO. I want each and every business on the internet to succeed and increase its search engine rankings. One way a business can
