by Tony Messer June 20, 2016 Follow @AntonyMesserJune 20, 2016 If you run a local business then you don’t need me to tell you how competitive it is out there these days. You’ve been running a local business for years. You work really hard and your customers love you. You love what you do and … Continue reading Step By Step Guide to Local SEO [Infographic]
Do you ever find your eyes glazing over when putting together and presenting your regular local search reports? Columnist Lydia Jorden explains how to develop a revenue-based report that will be sure to impress both your client and your boss. Lydia Jorden on June 20, 2016 Local SEO is a critical part of an overall … Continue reading What your boss actually wants from your local search reports
What are the differences between branded and non-branded local packs in Google, and how might ranking factors be weighted differently for each? Columnist Joy Hawkins shares her observations. Joy Hawkins on June 17, 2016 I had a unique experience a couple months ago that confirmed that Google weights local ranking factors differently for branded … Continue reading Brief change suggests local SEO ranking factors are different for branded queries
by Roman Kniahynyckyj June 17, 2016 Follow @kniahynyckyjJune 17, 2016 For a business to survive, they must be found online. A Constant Contact survey found 85 percent of small to medium sized businesses (SMB) know that it is important to be found on local search applications and directories, but only half of these actually have … Continue reading Local SEO Tactics: Get Your Business Found With These 4 Tips
Columnist Marcus Miller provides a comprehensive look into ranking factors for local search, including negative ranking factors and ways to differentiate yourself from the competition. Marcus Miller on June 13, 2016 Local SEO is getting more difficult for many businesses. Google’s move from seven to three listings in the local pack, and the threat … Continue reading The big picture guide to local SEO: ranking in 2016 & beyond
Planning and executing a local search campaign requires a lot of data and insight, making a good local SEO tool stack invaluable. Columnist and local search expert Andrew Shotland shares his. Andrew Shotland on June 10, 2016 Part of the fun of being in the SEO space is that we get to play with … Continue reading Do you have the right local SEO tools for the job?
by Hephzy Asaolu June 9, 2016 Follow @http://twitter.com/hephzysocialJune 9, 2016 Local consumers make use of different devices to search for local businesses around them. Small business owners who do not capitalize on this opportunity are missing out. Local SEO is not an option for your business. It is an important aspect you must not overlook. … Continue reading Smart and Creative Tips for Small Business Local SEO
by Randy Milanovic June 7, 2016 Follow @kayak360June 7, 2016 Given the SEO fallout around web directories of the past, there is a lot of confusion (and perhaps fear) around the use and effectiveness of local business directories, and rightfully so. They were known – once upon a time – as “link directories,” and auto-submitting … Continue reading Loving Local Directories Again
by Tim Backes June 7, 2016 Follow @timmyb1976June 7, 2016 You have a business that serves a specific community. You’re lucky to have a fantastic location that gets plenty of foot traffic. You buy some occasional radio spots. You even do a little paid advertising on the Internet and bought some SEO services from a … Continue reading Go Local with Your SEO
by Piyush Mangukiya June 5, 2016 Follow @99MediaLabJune 5, 2016 SEO in 2016 may be a bit of a moving target, but there are some tried-and-true principles that, if followed, are guaranteed to significantly boost your organic traffic. While discussing every possible way to optimize your site would fill volumes, the 32 Stop Local SEO … Continue reading 32 Stops on a Local SEO Success Roadmap [Infographic]
