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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

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

How Online Reviews Can Enhance Local SEO and Customer Trust
Online reviews are an essential factor in increasing local search visibility and shaping consumer decisions. As a leading listing management provider, we understand the critical

Top Strategies for Building and Maintaining Local Citations
Local citations are one of the essential ways for businesses to get new leads, conversions and customers. So whether you go for manual submissions or

How to Use Local Presence Management for Maximum SEO Impact
Local presence management is a cornerstone of modern SEO for brick-and-mortar businesses. By leveraging listing management services and other complementary techniques, agencies can build a




