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The Future Of Local SEO – Bright Local Offers Predictions for 2021
In a recent article, local search expert, Bright Local, provided a review of how well their team did in predicting what would be on the horizon for Local SEO in 2020. Among the things they got right were the roll out of a paid GMB option and an increase in spam in the local search … Continued
New Upgrade Rolling Out for Google Local Advertisers in 2020
According to a recent report, Google has begun offering local advertisers a new fee-based profile enhancement opportunity. The Google My Business (GMB) dashboard now has a new option for Local Service Ad (LSA) users to pay $50 per month for a profile upgrade, which includes a “Google Guaranteed” badge. Benefits reportedly available with the upgrade include … Continued
How to Start Off the New Year Right as a Local Business Owner
The New Year is often regarded as a fresh start – a clean slate. With this new start, it is important to reflect on the past year(s) and make a business plan for the coming year. What was successful for your business? What should not be replicated? These are questions that should be considered at … Continued
Celebrate the Holidays on Google My Business
It’s hard to believe that the 2019 holiday season is already here; Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Hanukkah & Christmas are all right around the corner. In fact, I don’t think I’m remotely ready to be thinking about it. Though in full transparency, I’ve started watching Hallmark Christmas & I’m not mad at it. Between … Continued
2019 Google Analytics for Local Businesses Study
Google Analytics (GA) is one of the most useful tools out there to understand your business’s digital performance, no matter your website’s size. GA allows users to track their website visitors, measuring traffic across multiple online channels over time. For local businesses though, it can be especially difficult to know which metrics to watch. Research … Continued
How Your Local Business Can Be Digitally Competitive
With the rise in online shopping and easy access to tons of product reviews, your local business needs a distinctive digital presence to stay competitive. Whether this means having a website with online selling, multiple social media platforms, and/or great online customer service, these can all attribute to your customers’ perception of your brand. To … Continued
Branded Search Results Change Again on Mobile in 2019
Just when we were getting used to the newest way in which Google displayed Google My Business (GMB) listings on mobile devices, it’s changing again. Are you ready!? 😉 Though this new update varies from business to business that we’ve tested and researched, there is a definite look to it that’s noted across the board. … Continued
Google My Business ‘Trolling’ Opportunities
Below are all the ways that disgruntled customers, bitter employees, and unethical competitors can cause havoc to your Google My Business listing. Not the most uplifting of topics, but it’s well-worth the read because your business is certainly susceptible to vulnerabilities that Google My Business poses. Uploading inappropriate photos Anyone can upload a photo to … Continued
Google Reviews & Local Business in 2018
Two of my VERY favorite topics! Google reviews & local businesses. Yours too, I just know it 😉 As y’all may remember, we use BrightLocal, a keyword ranking tool, to provide you with the most unbiased rankings for your business. We have been using this service for years now and really have come to trust … Continued
Social Media for Local Business – 6 Ideas You Can Use Over and Over
There’s no denying the challenge local businesses face in competing against large national retailers. Fortunately, many shoppers still prefer to shop at locally owned businesses to support and strengthen their communities. Social media provides an excellent way for local businesses to connect with these shoppers. While the retail chains use social media to blast generic … Continued
