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A Refresher on Data Aggregators & Why Businesses Need Them
Today we’re turning our attention to data aggregators, and how your local clients can benefit from using them. A Data Aggregator Refresher As a local

A Google Business Profile Roundup, Including Dispelling a GBP Myth
SEO is a topic certain to spark intense debate, but linking to a Google Business Profile (GBP) is an issue that was settled long ago.

How Bad Data Is Affecting the Google Business Profile – A Real-World Example Included
We’ve got a story from an Advice Local partner who witnessed first-hand the frustrations of bad data impacting a Google Business Profile. Bad Data Is

Google Maps Is Now Featuring Updates From Customers
This week we want to highlight a feature of the Google Business Profile (GBP) that’s been stirring up some discussion. This is the ability for

How to Manage Multiple Google Business Profiles Easily
We want to go a step further this week to give you a practical, highly effective way of managing multiple Google Business Profiles (formerly Google

Why Business Listings Are Essential for Local Businesses
We always like to kick off each year with landing a solid foundation for location businesses, and that’s why we want to talk about the

Voice Search Is as Relevant as Ever in 2022 – Are You Making It Count?
With the year in full swing, it’s time to check back in with voice search and see how much it still matters. The Importance of

2021 Local Search Ranking Factors – Applying Them in 2022
We’re switching focus to the 2021 Local Search Ranking Factors report – an industry survey developed by David Mihm originally in 2008. 2021 Local Search

Seven Crucial Strategies For Mobile Marketing Success
I expect that this year is going to be a monumental one for local and mobile search. When shopping, my smartphone has become my best

Study The Competition To Rank Higher In Organic Search
Everyone wants to rank higher in search results than their competition. One of the best ways to achieve this is to stay on top of how the

Will Facebook Services Take Over Local Search?
Have you heard about Facebook Services? Is this another step toward their quest of local search domination? You may have even glanced at the landing page

5 Free Local Search and SEO Tools You Need to Test Today
Local search and search engine optimization (SEO) are complex and can sometimes be frustrating; however, extremely necessary. Without proper optimization, a business’s site doesn’t stand

Social Media, PR and Pizza: A Case Study on Local Community Building
As a digital marketer, I am always on the prowl for the best ways to increase website traffic for my clients, get them ranked higher

The Future of Digital Marketing: Video, Local SEO and The Fall of Social Networks
As each year passes things come and things go. Digital marketing is no different. The one thing that remains the same from year to year

Want a Ranking Boost? Google is Now Indexing HTTPS Websites Higher in Search
Before I get into what HTTPS is and why every website needs it, I want to make sure that you understand why it is important.

Four No Cost to Low Cost SEO Strategies for SMBs
Many businesses start off with a fairly small SEO budget because they may believe that SEO it is just a matter of putting a few




