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Local Keywords & Location Continues to Dominate
Last week we discussed expanding a business’ local search visibility beyond Google. Well, with the announcement that businesses with a Professional Account on Twitter now
Expand Search Horizons Beyond Google for Local Visibility
Today we’ll talk about creating a local client optimization strategy that isn’t restricted to Google. Reach More Consumers by Improving Visibility on Multiple Search Engines
5 Mapping Apps & Navigation Solutions You Can’t Ignore
Today, we’re going to discuss mapping app solutions for local businesses. Reaching Consumers With Mapping Apps and In-Dash Navigation Every now and again, we head
Justifications Are Appearing in Google Maps, Images & More
Today we’ve got a Google update, along with some digital marketing insights you may have missed. Google Maps Sees Justifications Rolled Out for Local Businesses
Is ‘Near Me’ Search Optimization Effective in 2022?
This week we’re switching focus to some important news on “near me” search optimization – information that could impact your SEO strategies going forward. Google’s
Everything You May Have Missed From Google I/O 2022
This week we’re turning our attention to the recent Google I/O conference, and all the latest updates from this year’s event. Google’s Biggest Announcements From
Dominating Google’s Search Results With Business Listings
This week we’re looking at securing multiple placements in page one of Google search results using local business listings, along with some other hot topics
Using Google EAT to Influence Local Relevance Signals
We’re looking at Google’s growing local relevance signals, and why this makes Google EAT (expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness) more important than ever for a business’
How Automated Listing Reports Help Agencies Prove Value
Clients who invest in listing management services want to know how their local presence is changing, and with automated reports, agencies can show them precise
How Citation Building and Listing Management Work Together
Citation building and listing management are often treated as the same service, but they are not the same. For agencies managing business listings across multiple
Do Business Listings Disappear When Service Is Canceled?
Agencies hire listing management providers to get client information published accurately across dozens of directories and apps. But few ask what happens to that information
How to Build Local Visibility for a New Business Location
Many agencies begin the process of establishing local visibility for a new business location by creating a Google Business Profile (GBP). At Advice Local, we
Why Business Listing Updates Take Time to Appear Online
Anyone who manages business listings for multiple clients has probably refreshed a map or directory page and waited for an update that’s out there, but
Should You Sync Bing Places With a Google Business Profile?
Bing Places offers the option to connect a Google Business Profile (GBP) while creating or claiming a listing. For agencies managing business listings, deciding whether
How Citations Help Google Validate Business Information
It’s easy to think that a Google Business Profile (GBP) is all Google needs to understand a business. For the agencies managing business listings, that’s
Why Local Listings Need More Than NAP Data
For years, local listing management was built on a foundation of accurate name, address and phone number (NAP) details. While NAP data is still incredibly
