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6 Things To Know Before Using Facebook For Local Search, And 6 Reasons FB Search Can Dominate

Now that Facebook’s Universal Search includes public posts, columnist Wesley Young takes a look at the pros and cons of using Facebook for Local Search. Wesley Young on November 10, 2015  Not too long ago, Mark Zuckerberg hinted that Facebook could eventually replace web search, at least to some degree. A step in that direction … Continue reading 6 Things To Know Before Using Facebook For Local Search, And 6 Reasons FB Search Can Dominate

Google’s New Shopping Insights Tool Shows Retailers Product Search Intent At The Local Level

The data visualization tool shows search data on more than 5,000 products in US cities. Ginny Marvin on October 23, 2015  To help retailers better understand shopper search habits in the US at the local level, Google is opening up more of its cache of product search data in a new visualization tool called Shopping Insights. … Continue reading Google’s New Shopping Insights Tool Shows Retailers Product Search Intent At The Local Level

Internet Marketing: Why Local Business Directories Matter

Shepard MorrowOctober 11, 2015 Local business directories are an often overlooked key in consumers’ purchase process.These sites serve as portals that lead customers to the business they need. Since the directory sites have a larger marketing budget than most single small businesses, they are able to use that to generate visibility, promote brand recognition, and … Continue reading Internet Marketing: Why Local Business Directories Matter

Facebook is Rolling Out Local Business Verification Badges. Here’s Why You Should Get One.

Amanda ClarkOctober 7, 2015 Have you ever been on Twitter or Facebook and noticed an account with a little blue checkmark beside its name—say, the account for a celebrity, a musician, a professional athlete, or a politician? These check marks show that the account is verified. All this means is that it’s the real deal. … Continue reading Facebook is Rolling Out Local Business Verification Badges. Here’s Why You Should Get One.

Local SEO Statistics Every Business Should Know

Oliver NeelyOctober 3, 2015 There is a lot of excitement around local SEO (search engine optimization) at the moment. Local small businesses are continuing to increase their online marketing, in response to the proven increase in local searches. Mobile and local SEO represent a serious opportunity for local brands to reach laser targeted customers, generate … Continue reading Local SEO Statistics Every Business Should Know