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86% of Local #SEO Experts Say Quality of Citations More Important Than Quantity
BrightLocal recently published their third Expert Local Citation survey. Read on to see some key takeaways from the survey.
How to Fix Your Brand’s Bad Location Data
Incorrect location or NAP in local business directories wreaks havoc on well-planned local SEO efforts. Here’s how to fix this bad location data.
Google’s Local Business Cards and the Possible Impact on Search
Google’s Local Business Cards could have significant impact on local search. Here’s what we know so far.
Is Adwords Express Better Than Adwords for Local Businesses?
BrightLocal’s survey shows that Adwords Express doesn’t deliver same value as the normal Adwords.
Where Local Searches Start: Learning Where to Market Your Small Business
If your local search strategy is mostly focused on local SEO and the likes of Google, Bing and Yahoo, you’re likely missing out on some...
How to Find Influencers for Local SEO
An influencer is a great way to improve local SEO and help get your brand out in front or your audience. Learn how to find...
Four SEO Strategies Every Digital Marketer Needs to Understand
There are several types of SEO with varying strategies. To help clarify the differences here’s a breakdown with tips on how to leverage each one.
How to Win At Hyperlocal Marketing: Interviews With Two Local SEO Experts
At Pubcon 2015, Casey Markee and Pierre Zarokian talked about the rise of hyperlocal marketing and the role online reviews play in local marketing.
#SEJThinkTank Recap: Local SEO: Case Studies from Big Brands
On Wednesday, October 28th, the SEJ ThinkTank was joined by Steve Wiideman of Wiideman Consulting to talk about local SEO for big brands.
SEO 101: Local SEO Stats You Need to Consider for Your Strategy
Local search results – and their impact to your business – are constantly in flux. These 10 stats can help you understand the state of...
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Domain Authority and Links Among Top Local Search Ranking Factors [STUDY]
The new Moz Local Search Ranking Factors Study is now out for 2015!
Supercharge Your Citation Campaigns using CitationTracker
CitationTracker, a BrightLocal tool solves various challenges that SEOs and business owners face when it comes to managing their local directory listings.
The Beginner’s Guide to Review Management
Review management is an integral part of anyone’s online presence. How do you go about getting reviews for your company?
“Google My Business” Pages Not Updated in Six Months May be Deactivated
Google confirmed yesterday that businesses who have not not logged into their “Google My Business” account may risk losing their verification.
Will Amazon Become the Source for Home Repair?
Amazon.com to offer a new service for finding local home repair services and purchasing the services direct on Amazon.
5 Tactics to Combat Seasonal Peaks in Local Search Volume
Building local search marketing campaigns that stay effective in the face seasonal dips takes planning and creativity. Here’s how you can do it.
This Could Be Why Your Local Listing Isn’t Ranking
Google’s search algorithm is always being improved. That being said, Google only releases updates and changes to their algorithm every so often. Last year, they released...
Google’s Local Search Algorithm Is Rolling Out To UK, Canada, And Australia
Earlier this summer Google introduced an algorithm specifically designed to improve local search results. At first it was only rolled out in the US, but...
10 Fixes to Keep You Popping Up in Competitive Local Queries
Anyone who owns a business today knows the importance of search engines to their bottom line. This importance gets magnified exponentially when you start looking...
New #MarketingNerds Podcast: What It Takes To Get Your Business Ranked Locally with Bernadette Coleman
Visit our Marketing Nerds archive to listen to other Marketing Nerds podcasts! In this weeks Marketing Nerds, we had the chance to sit down with local SEO...
Top Local And Mobile Search Engine Ranking Factors: An Interview With Marcus Tober
At Pubcon 2014 in Las Vegas, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk to Marcus Tober, CTO at Searchmetrics, about what’s new in...
4 Smartwatch Predictions for Local Search
How cool would it be to get your hands on one of those spiffy new smartwatches? Sure, while they’re not exactly a household item just...
How To Rank Well In Local Search: 3 Leading Experts Weigh In
At Pubcon 2014 in Las Vegas the SEJ team was able to catch up with three experts on the subject of local search. Below you...
How Will Apple Watch Handle Local Search?
After years of speculation, Apple finally unveiled its smartwatch on September 9, 2014. The simply named Apple Watch, and not the widely assumed iWatch, will arrive...
8 Hacks for Pigeon-Proof Reputation Management
By now, you’ve probably heard about the tiny little Google algorithm that hit the online world at the end of July. The folks at Google...
How to Win at Local SEO With Reviews, Citations, and Local Events
With the recent Google Pigeon update, local businesses are scrambling like mad in reaction to the changes. If you’re not showing up at all in...
How to Improve Your Local SEO: An Interview With Greg Gifford
As part of our SEJ interview series, I recently caught up with Greg Gifford of AutoRevo to discuss local SEO. In the video below, Greg...
Local Spanish Keywords: One Size Does Not Fit All
Everybody needs local SEO. And if your business is local and has the potential to attract Latino customers, then you REALLY need local SEO. Using...
The Return of “Barnacle SEO” and Why It’s Perfect for Small Businesses
Small business owners face a number of challenges when competing for attention on the web. As advantageous as the internet is by making it easier...
Ten Years Of Local Search Data Accessible With Yelp Trends Tool
Yelp was founded in 2004, making it 10 years old this year. In the decade since being founded, Yelp users have contributed over 57 million...