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The Value of Optimizing a GMB Listing – Data Included
With competition in Google Maps being so stiff, it’s important that you continually keep a close eye on your clients’ Google My Business (GMB) listings.
Why You Should Use Google My Business Questions & Answers
Bing seems to be making another change or at least testing a change to the local panel. Is Bing Testing Adding Questions & Answers to
The Value of Data Aggregators – Plus We Include Them Free
I’d like to highlight one of the add-ons available to our Advice Local platform partners at no additional cost – data aggregators. When you’re selecting
What Does Your Listing Management Service Offer?
I talked with you about the value of data aggregators in the local search ecosystem. And if you log into your Advice Local partner dashboard
Get Help With Yelp – We Include Public Edits for Free
I’m continuing our discussion on the features and benefits of using a listing management partner for your agency, brand and/or franchise. Last week I shared
Google My Business & Its Place in Local Search
Do you recall previously discussing the value of optimizing a Google My Business listing? I shared some real-world data with you from one of our
Using EAT to Improve Local Visibility in Organic Search and Maps
Recently, we’ve seen Google provide a wealth of options for local businesses to reach highly targeted audiences. Previously, we talked about Google My Business attributes
Zero-Click Search & What It Has to Do With Google My Business
I’m back to talking about Google My Business but in relation to zero-click searches. For a refresher, a zero-click search is when a user searches
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
