
3 next-level Yelp tricks for business owners
I’m always on the lookout for interesting tips, tricks and strategies that marketing managers and business owners can use to improve...

Why SMBs should spend more of their budget on online marketing in 2017
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “You need to spend money to make money.” But for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), this is a...

Proximity and beacon data now making its way into DSPs for retargeting
When they hear “beacons,” most marketers think of in-store coupons or notifications. Yet retargeting is quickly emerging as a compelling...

Google’s advanced verification test in San Diego just dropped over 89% of listings from the 3-
I have just managed to find my first live example of the next step for the advanced verification beta test for locksmiths and plumbers in...

70% of consumers will leave a review for a business when asked
A business’s online reputation is more important than ever. In fact, a company’s online reputation is fast becoming one of their most...

Getting a clearer picture of local marketing attribution
There’s a reason many brands don’t track in-store attribution for local marketing: it’s hard. Really hard. I’m reminded of the old adage...

Why is free money that can be used on local search marketing being left on the table?
According to a recently released white paper by the Local Search Association (LSA) on co-op advertising programs, titled, “Breaking...

Holiday optimization tips for remaining competitive in the SERP
During the holidays, we often let a fair part of ourselves go: diet, exercise, budgets and more. But for local search engine optimization...

Study shows Google’s Possum update changed 64% of local SERPs
In the local SEO community, Google’s recent Possum update was a very big deal. To those of us who regularly track the search results for...

Choosing the right local marketing automation software for your business
Marketing Land’s all new “Enterprise Local Marketing Automation Platforms” examines the market for local marketing automation platforms...

When going HTTPS, don’t forget about local citations!
Migrating your site to HTTPS is all the rage these days. Google is on the record as saying that using “https” in your URLs can give a...

Survey: Amazon tops SMB Trust Index, Yelp ranks at the bottom
Local business networking site Alignable is collecting net promoter score (NPS) data on a wide range of companies serving the small...

The SEO power of portfolio entries, case studies & testimonials
SEO and content marketing can be tough for small businesses. Creating content that answers the frequently asked questions in your...

How to dominate local SEO: more challenging in an evolving local search environment
Getting a local business to rank high on Google’s search engine results pages (SERPs) used to be as easy as having a website, getting...

Is your location data being held hostage?
Paying to have your location data directly managed on tier-two directories is like buying Twitter followers: you might think you’re...

Research: location a primary buying consideration for 43 percent of consumers
The consumer path to purchase has become increasingly complex, with multiple channels and devices playing a role in influencing buying...

Foursquare automotive data shows value of location-based customer insights
Brands and marketers make lots of assumptions about their customers, about who they are, about the distance they’ll travel to buy the...

What you need to reach the big leagues of local SEO
Ffooter / Shutterstock.com It’s that time of year again. The air becomes crisp, the crack of the bat fills the stadium, the crowd...

Can location make native ads better and more relevant?
Placecast is bringing location intelligence to native advertising to improve relevance and performance. The company also announced last...
























