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How to Reduce the Risk of Bad Data From Google Auto-Updates
Today we’re focusing on reducing the risk of bad data from Google’s new machine learning auto-updates. Google Will Start Predicting Business Hours Using AI and
These Key Factors Can Influence the Local Pack in Many Ways
This week we’re looking at prominence, and how it can help businesses get greater visibility in Google’s local pack. The Key Ranking Factors for the
How to Conduct Stress-Free Local Presence Audits
As we move into April, it’s time to shift the focus to a process every agency should be thinking about – local presence audits. Are
What’s New With Google, GBP Spam & Bookings From Search, Watchbait & More
Do you remember back in 2021 when Google shared how they were tackling spam? We highlighted the most important data they reported, including their stopping
How Local Businesses Can Respond to Google’s Vicinity Update
This week we’re following up with a Google algorithm update that is still causing aggravation for many local businesses. The Google Vicinity Update and Its
How Listing Management Delivers Results for Your Clients
It’s time to take a closer look at how listing management works. Improving Search Visibility With Listing Management We’ve talked extensively about the importance of
Best Practices for Writing Business Listing Descriptions
This week our theme is a task that’s often overlooked – writing business descriptions for your clients’ business listings. Are You Optimizing the Business Listing
Why Local Businesses Need Mapping App Solutions
We’re continuing the data submissions theme with a focus on navigation and mapping apps. Mapping Apps and In-Dash Navigation Solutions Are Essential This week we
Top Digital Marketing Strategies to Stay Ahead of the Curve
As every local agency knows, change is a constant in the world of digital marketing. Everything from the marketing channels you target to the local
5 Directories That Local Businesses Need and Why They Matter
Managing and distributing business listings has been a part of digital marketing for as long as we can remember. However, as the internet has evolved you
Why Accurate Business Data Is Critical for AI-Powered Search
In the coming years AI will shape almost every aspect of local business marketing, from listing management services and review monitoring to data analysis and
Local SEO Strategies for Boosting Search Visibility
When it comes to competing with big brands for broad search terms, small and medium-sized businesses often find themselves at a disadvantage. Fortunately, that’s not
How Online Marketing Helps Businesses
Every day, businesses of all types – from small startups to large corporations – use marketing and advertising to reach new customers. You might think
How Advice Local Submits Local Business Data Around the Web
When you ask a local search marketing expert about the key factors influencing local SEO, citations are likely to be near the top of their
The Latest in Local Listing Management – Citation Services Compared
When you’re shopping around for goods or services online, it’s only natural to research and make comparisons. And when it comes to finding the right local
How to Find Quality Directories for Local Citation Building
In our current era, just how influential are local citations for an SEO campaign? Although there’s some debate about the significance Google places on citations,
