Local Search Focus

How to Gain Business Reviews

Gaining business reviews is incredibly helpful for gaining more business. Of course, you’ll want to get all the positive reviews that you can. Reviews on Google, Yelp, Facebook, Bing, etc., are helpful for when a potential customer is shopping around and stumbles upon your business online. A glowing amount of reviews will instill their trust … Continued

2015 Google Local Search Update

By now you may have noticed a change in Google’s local search results. On August 6th, Google released an update to the way in which it displays business options for locally focused searches. The primary change is that we no longer see the familiar 5-pack or 7-pack of results because Google has reduced the pack … Continued

Learn Where You Stand!

Local search visibility grows increasingly important as “near me” searches on Google continue to rise. Your potential customers may be looking for you at home or work on their desktop computers, or they may be using their cell phone or tablet while they’re on the go! In fact, Google confirmed earlier this year that mobile searches have … Continued

Create a Google Plus Page for your Business in 2015

You’re a busy businessperson. You don’t have time to read commentary and speculation on the future of Google+ (or you can read our blog ;-)). You just want to know how to create a solid Google+ Page for your business. Because it gives your business vital local visibility. And you’re smart like that. Let’s proceed with these … Continued

The Local Search Advantage You May Be Missing

Appearing in a top position on the first page of search results is a key SEO goal for any online marketer. This quest is especially important for businesses targeting local search gains, whose customers rely primarily on local search to find goods and services they need. When it comes to Google search, your business Google+ … Continued

Make the Most of Local Listings

Local listings are one of the most important elements of online marketing. In fact, having a consistent message on local listings is just as important has having a user friendly website. Your website and listings work in unison. There are a things to avoid when working on local listings and a few things you should always … Continued

Trendsetting for Local Marketing 2015

20152015 is only 13 days away and if you are like most people, you haven’t even thought past what to make for the holiday party at (insert your gathering here). Well, you won’t have to think too hard because I am here to update you on what to expect for local marketing in 2015 and … Continued

‘Google My Business’ 2014 Wish List

As many of you already know, Google has rolled out their latest My Business update. Google has finally merged Google Plus and Google Places into one! You can now update all of your businesses in one location, plus much more. It has seemingly done a nice job of solving issues that have been lingering since … Continued

Local Search – There’s No Place Like Home

As Dorothy discovered when searching for her heart’s desire, she did not have to look any further than her own backyard. This concept seems to be proving equally true for consumer search and online marketing. In order to find your future customers, you need to understand where they are looking for you. As consumers are … Continued