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Near Me Goes Hyperlocal – This Search Qualifier Isn’t Going Away
As a local marketer, you know how important it is that your local business customers have a stellar online presence. Near me and local is
Why Every Local Business Needs An Apple Maps Listing
Our team attended the Rocks Digital Marketing Conference, as they do every year. For our agency partners that attended, it was great to see you
Voice Search Has Changed the Nature of Search
It’s safe to say there are three things we really love to talk about at Advice Local – local business listings, Google My Business –
Get Listed on Nextdoor With Advice Local
Near me is closer than you think, and hyperlocal is next door, or in this case on Nextdoor. Nextdoor brings businesses and neighbors together in
Getting the Basics of Yelp, Bing & Google My Business Right
I’m going to take you back… back to the basics because you have to get the basics right when it comes to helping your clients
It’s Time to Plan Seasonal Local Marketing Campaigns
The holiday season is right around the corner. If you haven’t already started planning seasonal local marketing campaigns for your clients you need to get
Google My Business Facts & Data You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Google My Business (GMB) has been pretty volatile lately. For example, the local pack for bus rental queries became so barren that all the searcher
Apple Maps Ratings – And Its Impact on Local Businesses
I wanted to tackle Apple Maps and the changes they’ve been making, specifically in relation to ratings. But first, a recap…. Apple Maps Prioritizes the
Go Local and Bring More Customers into Your Small Business
Have you ever considered that as a small business owner, you’re an inspirational part of the local community? You are not just selling a product
Local Presence Management Before it was Cool and the Birth of the Internet
Long before the Internet was a viable entity, before “search” referred to an industry and any of us used Google as a verb, consumers had
Don’t Lose Sleep Over Bad Local Data: Take Back Your NAP
Incorrect location or NAP (name, address, phone number) data in local business directories wreaks havoc on well-planned local SEO efforts. At best, bad location data causes
7 Ways to Supercharge Your Local Content Strategy
There’s a reason we talk about content as though it’s royalty. You can have the best products and services, but if you can’t present them, talk about
Get it Now with Google Now: The Personal Assistant at Your Fingertips
Admit it – you’ve always wanted a personal assistant to help you choose what to wear, and tell you what time you need to leave
10 Local Search and SEO Hacks to Improve Visibility on Google
It was last August when Google introduced major changes to the local pack feature. The search giant debuted the 3-pack for desktop search results, mirroring
Tweet All About It! How to Promote a Business on Twitter
It’s pretty easy to promote a business on most social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn, but what about on Twitter? Mastering how to a
Prominence: When Fame Can Equal Fortune for Local Businesses
The Internet seems to be buzzing almost every day with a new update to Google’s algorithm and guidelines. And surprisingly, it’s come with a level
