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Google My Business Is Now Google Business Profile
We discussed using Google My Business for holiday marketing campaigns. And now, we’re sharing some pretty big news on a rebrand… Keep reading to get

Get Listed on the Popular Mapping Apps with Advice Local
Previously we looked at how using Google EAT (expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness) in combination with structured data can improve visibility in search and maps. This

Peek Into Our Google My Business Premium Settings
There are a few more hidden features available within the GMB Config section of your partner dashboard you may also want to consider using. The

All Listings Management Services Are Not Created Equal
If you’ve been paying close enough attention lately, you may have noticed I’ve been walking you through our Advice Local partner dashboard and all the

The Secrets to Winning More Business With Voice Search
Instead of talking about Google My Business today, I’m going to mix it up and talk about the importance of voice search optimization. What is

What Is Local Listing Management?
We know that as an agency or local marketer, you understand exactly what local listing management is. Yet it’s one of those topics that can

Why Is Google My Business So Important?
Yes, I’m talking about Google My Business again today! And there’s a reason … Do you fully understand why Google My Business is so important?

Google My Business & the Business’ Website Works Together
I’ve talked with you quite a bit about Google My Business over the last few months. As you may recall, I shared how changes are

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




