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Applying Search Intent to Local Businesses’ Placement
Have you experienced that odd moment where Google suggests a query before you even finish typing? It’s as though Google’s reading your mind! That’s not

Best Practices for Creating Voice Search-Friendly Content
In today’s world, full of Google Homes and Amazon Echos, people no longer search the internet solely with typed queries. Comscore estimated that 50 percent

Helping Service Area Businesses Place in Local Search Results
Before Google released their new SAB guidelines for Google My Business, nailing down a specific service area was much more complicated for service area businesses.

FAQs About Local Listing Management – The Questions on Everyone’s Minds
Today, we decided to tackle one of our favorite topics – local listing management – in a new way. We’re all busy people; whether we’re running our

The Power of the Business Listing – Building Trust in 2019
Local businesses are always in fierce competition with household names on the web. To be a viable competitor, they have to improve their placement in

What Is Natural Language and How to Use It for Voice Search Optimization
Remember when we released Voice Search for Local Businesses, Franchises and Brands: The Guide to Getting Found? Well, we’re not done emphasizing the importance of voice search
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Local Businesses Can Stand Out in a Zero-Click Search – Here’s How [#Infographic]
When you’re searching online, the last thing you want to do is scroll through dozens of pages to find what you’re looking for. Impatient consumers

Local SEO Stats That Need to Be Considered in 2019
How crazy is it that we’re already through February? This year has been moving quickly! The beginning of 2019 held so much promise for us,

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




