Local Search
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Google Knowledge Panels Now Include Reviews from the Web
Reviews from the web are being added to Google’s Knowledge Panels in search results; this update is available worldwide on mobile and desktop.
Google Updates Schema Guidelines for Local Business Reviews
Google has made a number of notable updates to its Schema guidelines with respect to how local businesses can markup the reviews they receive.
Hidden Google Command: Search “**” For a List of Local Business Websites
Users have discovered that searching for “**” (without quotation marks) pulls up a list websites for physically nearby businesses.
Make Your Local SEO Clients Embrace Content
Creating high quality content takes time and energy. However, a business is far better off with a local content creation plan and framework than without.
10 Ways Beacons Will Change #SEO
Beacons present an opportunity for retailers to learn more about their customers, as well as for consumers to conduct even more nuanced queries.
How Consumer Packaged Goods Can Conquer SEO
Building location pages offers an SEO opportunity for Consumer Packaged Goods brands to gain more organic traffic and improve search marketing ROI.
How to Succeed With AdWords New Local Search Ads
Google announced new local search ads would incorporate “promoted pins.” Find out more on how to succeed with local Adwords on SEJ.
How to Improve Your Local Search Ranking Using Online Reviews
Looking to leverage online reviews to drive your brand’s local search ranking? Here are key insights and best practices to help you get started.
Prominence as a New Local SEO Ranking Signal
Seriously, has anyone mastered local SEO yet? With Google’s announcing ‘prominence’ as a new ranking signal, find out how to rank for local SEO here.
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...