Search for a local business by name and you might notice something new in the right-hand panel (the knowledge graph): Click the "Send" button and you'll send a push notification to your phone or tablet, which will open up a Google Maps app … [Continue reading] about Google Adds “Send to Phone” Feature to Local Knowledge Panel
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Yelp Elite for 3 Years with Only 66 Reviews: How?
I like to support local businesses that I want to stay in business, I love to write, and as an SEO I must experiment every now and then. That’s why in spring of 2013 I started crawling around in Yelp’s guts, as just another local reviewer. I’d … [Continue reading] about Yelp Elite for 3 Years with Only 66 Reviews: How?
Amazon Home Services for Local Businesses: the Ins and Outs
I’ve wanted to write about “Amazon Local SEO” for a while now. I had it planned out. But then last year Amazon retired their daily-deals program, at which point 50% of my content became about as timely and relevant as MTV. Oh well. But the … [Continue reading] about Amazon Home Services for Local Businesses: the Ins and Outs
Now You Can Fix Your Yahoo Local Listing without Paying for Yext
It appears that you can - once again - update your Yahoo Local listing for free, without having to sign up for Yext PowerListings. Yahoo completely turned over listings-management duties to Yext last year. Over the course of several years, Yahoo … [Continue reading] about Now You Can Fix Your Yahoo Local Listing without Paying for Yext
15 Smart Things Most SEOs Never Do
I’ve seen SEOs do all kinds of dumb things for clients. Far less often do I see them follow some wise practices that can help them get better results, and with less heartache. My suggestions also can help you if you are your own SEO … [Continue reading] about 15 Smart Things Most SEOs Never Do