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What’s Trending This Year? An Overview of The 2016 Internet Trends Report
Welcome to the future, where we’re already considering how to market to Gen Z’s grandchildren. OK, maybe that’s taking it a little too far, but

Search Engine Optimization Part 2: Fighting the Good Fight
In part 1 of this article, we started down the SEO 101 rabbit hole with stats revealing the power of well-implemented local SEO, a brief overview

Search Engine Optimization Part 1: What NOT to Do
All right people, it’s 2016 and no one should have to prove the value of adding search engine optimization (SEO) and local SEO to your digital

Reviewing The Stats: The What, When & How of Consumer Search
Having a powerful online presence is critical to success. The overwhelming majority of consumers turn to the Web before visiting a local business for the first time,

Instilling Trust: Advice Local’s New Trusted Local Business Seal
Being CEO has its perks, one of those is sharing fun and exciting news with Advice Local stakeholders, clients and friends. But first, I need

Periscope to #Save the Day: Local Marketing for Businesses with Live Video
The loss of Katch created a problem for Periscope and local businesses who chose to use the streaming service as a low-cost video marketing tool.

Mobile for the Masses
It’s 2016. Take a breath people – we made it to the future. It seems just a few years ago we were partying like it

A Host of Benefits from Hosting Guest Bloggers on Your Local Business Website
I know, you get it already, I’m all about local search, good data and driving foot traffic to your physical business location and online traffic

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




