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Mobile-Friendly or Mobile-First? It’s App vs. Website – Explore What’s Best for a Business
The simple fact is brands and business are already aware of the important role mobile plays in local business marketing, but are they really taking

The Omni-Channel Experience is All About the Data
Can you believe some businesses (and some brands) are still operating like they are in the dark ages? Some local, small businesses still believe a

The 411 on How to SEO a Local Business Website for the Mobile-First Index
Mobile optimization is serious business. In the past, it was all about having a website that performed well on desktop and placed high in SERPs.

What is Google’s Mobile-First Index and How Can a Business Prepare for It?
Site owners checking their web stats can’t have failed to notice the growth in mobile traffic over the last few years. Where mobile once made

The Google My Business Description is Back: It’s Time to Update Those GMB Listings
Google is a behemoth when it comes to, well, just about everything, honestly. From algorithms and pay-per-click to video, they seem to be the guiding

Building Trust in 2018: 7 Trust Factors for Improving Search Results Placement
Search algorithms are so complex that it is impossible to focus on just one or two elements when developing an SEO strategy. To place across

Back to the Basics: Fine Tuning an SEO Strategy for Businesses
Last time I was here, I shared about the basics of an SEO strategy for a new business’ website. We first explored how an effective

Common Citation Complications – Brands Have Bad Data Problems, Too
Although it may seem that I am only referring to local, small business when I speak of bad data issues, the reality is that brands
Why Every Digital Agency Needs a Local Rank Tracker Tool
Anyone with experience running SEO campaigns will recognize the value of local rank trackers. With these indispensable tools, digital agencies and marketers no longer have
Advice Local Announces Free Local Rank Tracker Tool
Today, Advice Local is excited to announce the addition of a Local Rank Tracker to their suite of local listing management tools available for agency

Strategies for Long-Term Google Business Profile Visibility
Securing and maintaining visibility in Google’s local rankings doesn’t happen by chance. As digital agencies already know, it takes expertise, ongoing management and advanced Google

Why You Must Claim & Monitor a Google Business Profile
When it comes to local search ranking factors, few things are as critical as a Google Business Profile (GBP). Naturally, claiming a GBP and local

Why Ongoing Management for Business Listings Is Necessary
A local listing provides the first impression that many consumers will get of a brand. With ongoing listing management services in place, this initial encounter

How to Set Up Your Local SEO Agency for Success
With so many businesses needing help growing their online presence, there’s never been a better time to set up a local SEO agency. While starting

How to Begin a Local SEO Campaign for a New Agency Client
Today we’re looking at local SEO strategies that your agency should be implementing for your agency clients. With competition for search visibility stronger than ever,

How Accurate Online Content Drives Local Search Visibility
The content you publish on your website, business listings and social media all impact search placement. While local SEO software has simplified many processes necessary




