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Five Local SEO Myths That Are Causing Harm to Local Businesses
When it comes to local SEO, there are many myths and half-truths that people like to repeat – or things that were true once upon a time

The 411 on Using Google My Business Insights to Increase Local Search Traffic
Google My Business is one of the more important ways to ensure that a local business gets found online. Today, we are going to look

Getting the Gist of Plus Codes on Google Maps
What’s a Plus Code? I’m not referring to Google+, which has died on the vine. If you haven’t heard of Plus Codes, don’t worry, you’re

How Serving the “Me” Generation in Real Time Is a Win for Local Businesses
It’s no secret that local businesses rely heavily on the online world – or if they don’t already, they should. How else could they capitalize

The Voice Search Generation Is Changing Local Search Optimization
Voice search is now a reality – it’s pretty much taking over without a care in the world. I’ve been hinting at this for several years

Franchises Need Local Listing Management, Too – Here’s Why
Franchises, more than many other kinds of businesses, need to be on top of their local presence online. Between managing dozens or even hundreds of

What Happens When Online Impacts Life Offline: The Big Takeaways From the 2018 Internet Trends Report
It’s that time of year again! The Advice Local Team and the #QueenofLocalSEO have reviewed the 2018 Internet Trends Report to find the most impressive

Making Local Search Trends Simple in 2018 Infographic
As you know, I’m passionate about local search and making it as simple as possible. I even have an entire content series called “Local Search

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




