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Learn the latest trends and tips that will help your local business grow using local search optimization, local marketing, and local advertising.
Google Maps to Highlight a Restaurant’s Popular Dishes
A new feature in Google Maps utilizes machine learning to recommend a restaurant’s most popular dishes.
Major Update to Moz Local in June 2019
An exclusive interview with Moz Local details improvements that are coming in June 2019.
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Boosting Local SEO with Google My Business [PODCAST]
Learn how to boost local SEO with Google My Business and the tricks that will help you get ahead.
Study Shows Consumers Trust Websites More Than Google My Business
New research reveals local business websites hold more weight than Google My Business listings when it comes to consumer trust.
How to Deal with a New Client That’s Violating Google’s Guidelines
Got a new client on board that is violating Google’s guidelines? Here’s what you can do.
Google My Business May Offer Premium Features for a Monthly Fee
Google is sending out surveys to gauge peoples’ interest in paying for access to premium Google My Business features.
Google My Business Suggests Positive Reviews to Share as Posts
Google My Business is launching a new feature which will help business owners showcase positive reviews.
Google My Business Lets Users Create Custom Short URLs
Google is now letting users create customized short URLs for Google My Business listings. Google is calling these custom URLs “short names” and it appears...
Study Finds Nearly Half of Business Listings Have Incorrect Information
A study of online business listings finds that nearly half are missing critical pieces of information.
How to Build Authority in Local SEO
Authority is a major factor for local SEO. Learn the best ways to build a local site’s authority for SEO.
How to Prepare for the Boom of Instagram Local Business Profile Pages
Here’s what you can do to prepare for the full rollout of Instagram local business profile pages.
Google My Business Profiles Will Display Product Catalogs on Desktop and Mobile
In an update to Google My Business profiles, product catalogs will now appear in desktop and mobile search results.
WP Google Maps Plugin Vulnerable to SQL Injection Exploit
WP Google Maps issued a security update to fix a potentially dangerous vulnerability.
Google Maps Rolls Out New Public Events Feature
Google Maps is letting users create public events associated with specific locations–a feature that could compete with Facebook events.
Google My Business Adds New Seasonal Business Guidelines
Google My Business has updated its guidelines with new rules and regulations for seasonal businesses.
3 Areas to Audit on Local Sites to Create a Stronger SEO Foundation
Audit and correct any issues you find in these three areas to create a stronger local SEO foundation.
Google Lets Businesses Create a Carousel of Recent Offers
Google is enhancing business profiles with a new layout that features a dedicated space for recent offers.
Google My Business Introduces a New Way to Report Spam
Google has developed a new solution for reporting fraudulent activity relating to Google My Business and Maps.
Local SEO for Hotels: Keys to Drive Rankings, Traffic & Bookings
Knowing these local SEO tactics and strategies is crucial for hotels to drive rankings, traffic, and bookings.
Google My Business Has New Tools and Tips for Responding to Reviews
Google My Business has added a new way for business owners to respond to reviews.
Are Dedicated Location Pages the Best SEO Option for SMEs?
Here are some options for SMEs that want to promote their business outside their home location
7 Local Search Tips for Health Providers to Take Care of Patients
Learn how to create an effective local search strategy and connect more patients to care.
10 New Local Search Features You Should Be Using
Here are the top 10 local search features that you should take advantage of this year,
Google My Business Rolls Out New Features for Service Area Businesses
Google My Business is introducing new features for businesses that serve customers located within a specific area.
DuckDuckGo Improves Local Searches With Apple Maps Integration
DuckDuckGo is now utilizing Apple Maps to power map and address-related searches.
A Small Business Owner’s Guide to SEO
Are you a small business owner? Make sure you understand these SEO principles and how they impact your strategies.
85% of Consumers Think Local Reviews Older Than 3 Months Aren’t Relevant
A new study reveals the importance that consumers place on local reviews from other customers.
Google Lets Users Add Hashtags to Business Reviews
Google reviews in Maps and Google My Business can now include hashtags, making them even more searchable.
Google Local Search Study: Businesses on First Page Have an Avg. 4.4 Star Rating
Businesses ranking on the first page of Google local search results have an average review rating of 4.42 stars.
Google Maps Now Lets Users Send Messages to Businesses
Google has extended users’ ability to message business profiles to Google Maps.