I was just going about my business, monkeying around in the local results. Then something caught my eye: Given that Google just started testing green review stars, I could only draw 2 conclusions: 1. Google must think it's St. Patrick's … [Continue reading] about Hijacking Google’s Local Knowledge Graph
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How to Cultivate Hearty Local SEO Genes for Your Business
If you’re opening a new business or considering some changes, can you make your business itself local-search-friendly? Can you bless yourself with an inherent advantage in the local rankings - like super local SEO genes? Yes … [Continue reading] about How to Cultivate Hearty Local SEO Genes for Your Business
My #1 Local Citations Tip: Do Another Round
A recent conversation with my LocalSpark amigos Darren and Nyagoslav got me to thinking: Yes, there are dozens of things to remember do when working on your citations. I offered 43 bits of advice in my giant post on citations from a year … [Continue reading] about My #1 Local Citations Tip: Do Another Round
Local U Boot Camp in NYC: New Local SEO Event
The Local U crew is putting on a new event for business owners and marketers who want to learn the ropes of local-search marketing. It’s called the Local U Boot Camp. It’s a one-day event in New York City on September 29, 2014 - the day before … [Continue reading] about Local U Boot Camp in NYC: New Local SEO Event
12 Points Your Customers Should Know Before Writing a Review
You know you need to encourage customers / clients / patients for reviews. If you don’t, you’re stunting your local visibility and your ability to get the phone to ring. Easier said than done. Your effort to earn reviews quickly turns into a … [Continue reading] about 12 Points Your Customers Should Know Before Writing a Review