How do you deal with local SEO KPIs that don’t pass the smell test?
We all know that data can sometimes be unreliable, but columnist Andrew Shotland makes the case for why we shouldn’t just rely on free Google tools for data collection and analysis.
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Local Search Advantage: SEO, Linkbuilding, Voice Search, Mobile Wallets & More
SMX East workshop on Monday takes a deep dive into all things local search.
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Everything you need to know about Google’s ‘Possum’ algorithm update
Wondering what’s up with local search rankings lately? Columnist Joy Hawkins has the scoop on a recent local algorithm update that local SEO experts are calling ‘Possum.’
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8 tips to make sure your Google profile images boost your local search results
Your local business profile image has a significant impact on the impression prospective customers have of your business. Columnist Wesley Young of the Local Search Association covers ways to make sure that impression is a positive one.
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Digitizing traditional marketing methods to compete in local search
Columnist Lydia Jorden discusses techniques to digitize traditional marketing in a way that allows your brand to connect with its traditional audience while maintaining competitive local SERP positioning.
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Is Google filtering your business in the local search results?
Seeing a shift in Google’s local results? It’s not just you. Columnist Joy Hawkins documents what appears to be a recent refresh to Google’s local ranking filter.
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Local SEO in 2017 and beyond: managed strategy vs. automation
There are many great software options for automating local search tasks, but columnist Andrew Beckman argues that a human-managed approach may still be necessary to see results.
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Local citations are dead; long live local citations!
Local citations are often thought to be the bread and butter of local SEO, but are we placing too much importance on them? Columnist Andrew Shotland discusses the results of a study which suggests we might be.
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How Pokémon Go can help generate SEO and foot traffic
Pokémon Go is hot right now, but how can you use this new mobile gaming craze to your advantage? Columnist Tony Edward has some suggestions.
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The future of the map
The leap from physical to digital maps was game-changing for marketers and consumers alike, but what’s next on the horizon? Columnist Brian Smith explores some possibilities for the future of mapping.
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How to solve duplicate content local SEO issues for multi-location businesses
It can be difficult for businesses with multiple locations to craft unique, rich content for each individual location page, but columnist Joy Hawkins has some advice for how to do just that.
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The secret to writing awesome local content
Great content is essential for success in local SEO, but unfortunately, a lot of local business websites are sorely lacking in this area. Columnist Greg Gifford shares his advice on how to write excellent website copy for local SEO.
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‘Omnichannel’ may never catch on, but it’s the next big thing for local
Wesley Young of the Local Search Association provides 5 tips to create a seamless search-to-purchase experience for your local business.
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Using popular culture to drive local positioning
Local search columnist Lydia Jorden delves into how businesses can utilize hot trends in news and popular culture — like Pokémon Go — to drive SERP positioning and a presence in the local digital ecosystem.
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Google injects more context into micro-moments
As Google continues to refine its search results to better serve users in their moments of need, columnist Adam Dorfman looks at how recent developments in contextual search may impact brick-and-mortar businesses.
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How does Google’s local algorithm work in 2016?
Columnist Andrew Shotland shares insights gleaned from a large-scale statistical analysis of local search ranking factors in Google.
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Local businesses trump big businesses when it comes to delivering on-site updates
Columnist Myles Anderson shares the results of a recent BrightLocal survey about the impact of on-site SEO on rankings for local businesses.
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Case study: 33% of local search business is from non-locals (and 7 tips for capturing that traffic)
Non-locals make up a significant percentage of local search business. Columnist Wesley Young looks at the importance of this audience and provides seven marketing tips to help you maximize its potential.
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The key to local SEO
Want to spend more time doing great work and less time putting out fires? Columnist Greg Gifford emphasizes the importance of client education in local SEO.
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4 reasons the world would end at the demise of local SEO
It’s hard to imagine a world without local search. Columnist Lydia Jorden delves into four different industries that must optimize for local search, paired with a specific strategy to help optimize for streamlined customer searches. Does your local sea…