Citation Inconsistency Is No.1 Issue Affecting Local Ranking

This post is a follow-up from my November post, in which I shared some interesting findings from the current InsideLocal webinar series. During InsideLocal webinars, we survey the audience, which consists of 500+ local search consultants and SMB owners. The vast majority of attendees are search…

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Google Maps, Yelp & Local SEO In 2015

When it comes to digital marketing and SEO for your business, it’s important to look beyond just your website. For local businesses, a strong online marketing effort requires an investment in local directories, maps and review sites, too. If all of your optimization efforts are spent on your…

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Close More Clients With A Quick Local Site Audit

We all know it – selling local SEO to clients is tough. After my “simple math” post back in October, I’ve gotten a ton of questions asking for more details about our sales process. As we all know, small business owners  assume that their site is the best and that they should…

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The Post-Google Local Survival Guide

Ask any local SEO worth their salt, and they will tell you that the Pigeon algorithm update has been a kind of big shift in local search results. Traditionally, when an algorithm update causes a major shift in the SERPs, SEOs adjust their strategy and tactics accordingly. Consider this: we had a…

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58% Of Local Marketers Will Change Tactics After Pigeon Update

There has been much expert analysis and published research into the impact of Google’s Pigeon Update. In this post, I am going to share the results of some recent polls we conducted with attendees on a recent InsideLocal webinar, the topic of which was “The Impact of Pigeon.”…

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Simple Tips To Set The Stage For Local SEO In 2015

After Google’s most recent local algorithm update, the rules have changed for local SEO. Columnist Greg Gifford discusses how you can do well in local search in 2015.

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Why Did Google’s Pigeon Poop All Over Big Local Brands?

Many large, multi-location brands found that their traffic dropped after Google released its Pigeon algorithm. Columnist Andrew Shotland discusses why.

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Using The Past To Predict The Future For Local Search

What does local SEO have in store for us? Columnist Myles Anderson takes a look at how local ranking factors have changed over time.

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How Large Multi-Location Businesses Can Dominate In Local Search

Local search marketing can be especially challenging for businesses with multiple locations. Contributor Jason Decker explains how to do it right.

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Pigeon Rolled Back? Law Firm Study Says Yes

Local search marketers have been concerned about the impact of Google’s Pigeon update on small businesses — has the search giant taken notice?

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