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What is Google’s Mobile-First Index and How Can a Business Prepare for It?
Site owners checking their web stats can’t have failed to notice the growth in mobile traffic over the last few years. Where mobile once made
The Google My Business Description is Back: It’s Time to Update Those GMB Listings
Google is a behemoth when it comes to, well, just about everything, honestly. From algorithms and pay-per-click to video, they seem to be the guiding
Building Trust in 2018: 7 Trust Factors for Improving Search Results Placement
Search algorithms are so complex that it is impossible to focus on just one or two elements when developing an SEO strategy. To place across
Back to the Basics: Fine Tuning an SEO Strategy for Businesses
Last time I was here, I shared about the basics of an SEO strategy for a new business’ website. We first explored how an effective
Common Citation Complications – Brands Have Bad Data Problems, Too
Although it may seem that I am only referring to local, small business when I speak of bad data issues, the reality is that brands
Back to the Basics: Developing an SEO Strategy for Businesses
As you well know, search engine optimization (SEO) is a crucial component of a local business’ digital marketing strategy. Really, no matter the type of
The Web is Evolving and So are Consumers
Are you evolving, too? What about the businesses you represent? These are two simple questions that mean the difference between a business placing on the
The DIY SEO Audit: Next Steps for Beating Out the Local Competition Online
I’ve enjoyed working through this DIY Audit series with you, but like all good things, it has to come to an end. We started this journey
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,
