In February, Google started allowing you to add a “single descriptor” to your Google Places page - that is, a word or short phrase that isn’t part of your business name. It’s a huge departure from Google’s old policy, which was that you must … [Continue reading] about How to Use Google Places Descriptors: Some Early Best-Practices
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Mike Ramsey on Local SEO for Law Firms
You don’t need to be a lawyer - or work for lawyers - to benefit from battle-tested advice on local SEO in particular and marketing in general. (If you do work in the legal field, this is your lucky day.) I’ve always admired Mike Ramsey’s … [Continue reading] about Mike Ramsey on Local SEO for Law Firms
Easter Egg (Diehards Only)
If you’re reading this on Easter Sunday, you’re a total diehard reader here. I’m flattered. Thanks. I won’t tweet this post, or share it on Google+, or mention it in an email. I don’t expect this one will get much “social” buzz. (In … [Continue reading] about Easter Egg (Diehards Only)
100 More Doable Ideas for Small-Business Blog Posts
That was not [BLEEP]-ing good enough, Private Phil! Hit the deck and give me another 100! I felt the burn when writing 100 Practical Ideas for Small-Business Blog Posts a few months back. It took my pecs and triceps 3 months to shake off the … [Continue reading] about 100 More Doable Ideas for Small-Business Blog Posts
3 Nimble Moves for Local-Review Ninjas
It pains me to say this, but these review-encouragement ideas aren’t mine: Other people told me (or reminded me) about them recently. We’ve walked step-by-step through what your strategy should be. We’ve looked at which review sites you should … [Continue reading] about 3 Nimble Moves for Local-Review Ninjas