Local Search
Learn the latest trends and tips that will help your local business grow using local search optimization, local marketing, and local advertising.
Google: How to Increase Offline Sales for Local Businesses
Latest trends and research by Google show how to gain more earnings for local based businesses
Google Enhances Business Profiles For Stores With Delivery & Pickup
Google is adding more information to Search and Maps about businesses that offer options for grocery delivery and pickup.
Wix and Google Announce GMB Integration
Expanded partnership with Google integrates Google My Business. Makes Wix a stronger presence in local search
New SEO Tool Gathers Google Search Insights From 60M Queries
A new, free tool for SEOs tracks what percentage of Google search results pages in the US contain local packs.
Google Maps Lets Users Add Photos Updates Without Leaving a Review
Google Maps is introducing three new ways for users to add helpful content for others, including the ability to share photos without leaving a review.
How to Delete or Merge Duplicate Google My Business Listings
Google My Business is critical for local search visibility. Read on to learn how to delete or merge duplicate GMB listings.
8 New & Updated Google My Business Features for Local SEO
Make sure you’re taking advantage of these recently released Google My Business features and attributes to improve your local search presence.
7 Local Marketing Measurement Best Practices for Times of Crisis
Local search changes significantly in times of crisis. Learn best practices to measure the success of local marketing during unpredictable events.
Wix vs WordPress? Mueller Says Solve Content Issues
Google’s John Mueller suggested content issues are important for small businesses to solve in a discussion of Wix versus WordPress for local SEO
How to Write Meta Descriptions for Local Stores
Looking to write meta descriptions that convert local traffic into customers and leads? Learn how in this edition of Ask an SEO.
Google Maps Search Trends For January 2021
Google is sharing insights about trending searches on Google Maps, a rare set of search data which may assist local marketers.
How to Create Google My Business Posts That Get Results
Learn best practices for publishing Google My Business Posts that get results, clicks, and calls, plus what to do if your posts get rejected.
Local SEO Workflows to Better Manage Your Google My Business Listing
Discover how to optimize your Google My Business listing and grow your business with smart and simple local SEO strategies.
How to Create a Dynamic Travel Sector Reviews Strategy
Travel review strategies these days should focus on dynamism and agility. Here’s how to design and develop one for SEO and business success.
10 Local SEO Tips to Improve Your Real Estate Websites
Competition is fierce in the real estate niche. Use these 10 tips to help build a strong SEO foundation – and dominate local search.
Google Expands Live Busyness Information to More Places
Google’s live busyness information is expanding to cover more types of places, and becoming a prominent feature of Google Maps.
A Complete Local SEO Checklist
This complete local SEO checklist will help you optimize your website, market your business, reach more local customers, and grow your revenue.
Google My Business to Log Recent Customer Calls
Google My Business is working on a new feature that will allow businesses to see recent customer calls triggered from search results.
Google My Business Changes to Insights & Video Uploads
Google My Business is giving business owners more data to work with in a series of updates to performance reports.
5 Common Google Business Profile Problems & How to Resolve Them
Google My Business has gotten more complex over the years. Here are five common issues with Google My Business and how to fix them.
Google Search Changes Make In-Store Shopping Easier
Google is updating shopping search results and making it more convenient for customers to find ways to pick up products locally.
Google My Business Gains More New Attributes for Listings
Google My Business listings can now highlight the health and safety measures they’re taking to protect customers during the pandemic.
What Are Local Service Ads?
Learn the differences between Local Service Ads, Google Guaranteed, and Google Screened, and why local businesses should care about these programs.
Breaking Down the Google My Business Profile Program Upgrades
Google may open the Google Guarantee to some local organic search opportunities. Here’s how it can impact small businesses and consumers alike.
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2020 Local Voice Search Ranking Factors [STUDY]
As 58% of voice search users employ it to run local business queries, a new study looks at factors that go into ranking the results.
Why & How You Should Rethink the Concept of ‘National’ Rankings
Discover why it’s time to rethink national rankings and how we can change the way we utilize rank tracking solutions for better insights.
Google My Business: Edit Listings From Search & Maps
Google is letting businesses make edits to their GMB listings while they’re being viewed in Google Maps and search results.
Is Groupon Marketing Really Worth It for Your Businesses?
Should you pursue Groupon marketing in 2020? This post sets the record straight with the most important considerations for business owners.
Google Maps Goes Social Giving Each User Their Own Profile
Google is turning Maps into a social network of sorts by giving each user their own profile filled with photos and reviews they’ve submitted.
Google Highlights Black-Owned Businesses in Search Results
Google is extending its support for Black-owned businesses an update to Google My Business and an announcement of two new initiatives.