Google Is Fixing The “Permanently Closed” Problem

Columnist Joy Hawkins discusses how you can fix issues with old business locations being marked “Permanently closed” — and what Google may be doing to address the issue.

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Do SEOs At Larger Agencies Earn More Than Those At Smaller Agencies?

Local search practitioners, how do you stack up to your peers in the industry? Columnist Myles Anderson sheds some light on this topic based on data from BrightLocal’s recent annual Local SEO Industry Survey.

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The Local Data Ecosystem Just Got A Little More Eco-Friendly

Google recently introduced the Google My Business API, but what does this mean for local business marketers? Columnist Christian Ward of Yext explains.

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7 Ways Small Businesses Can Leverage Third-Party Apps for Local Search & Marketing

Apps consume the majority of mobile media time, but local business apps struggle to compete for attention. Columnist Wesley Young looks at how SMBs can instead use space on the most popular apps to get in front of customers.

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Local Experts Say “Relevance” Of Citations More Important Than “Authority”

Columnist Myles Anderson shares findings and insights from BrightLocal’s 2015 Expert Citation Survey.

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10 Trends & Tips To Consider In Creating A Winning Mobile Strategy For Local Search & Marketing

Columnist Wesley Young shares insights from the latest LSA Local Media Tracking Study, advising marketers on local-mobile strategy for 2015.

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Rev Up The Content Marketing Engine To Achieve Local Liftoff

Looking to bolster your local SEO strategy? Columnist Chris Silver Smith discusses the benefits of content marketing for local businesses.

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Local Businesses: How To Get Good Online Reviews That Build Business

Online reviews can make or break local businesses these days, so columnist George Aspland shares his process for cultivating (good) reviews.

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AMA: Common Local SEO Mistakes Made By Businesses Big & Small

Have questions about local SEO? Columnist Andrew Shotland has anticipated these questions and is answering them, Reddit-style!

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The Franchise Challenge: How Do You Stand Out When You’re One Of Many?

Local search marketing can be a challenge for franchisees, but columnist Rachel Lindteigen has some tips.

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75% Of Small & Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) Say Internet Marketing Is Effective

Columnist Myles Anderson shares key stats from BrightLocal’s most recent annual SMB Internet Marketing Survey.

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