I've heard nothing but good things about Google+Local phone support ever since it came out last month. And it sounds like the folks at Google are still doing a good job. But apparently now they're making you jump through a hoop (not that that's … [Continue reading] about New Hoop Added to Google+Local Phone Support
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Why Slow Local SEO Rules
Hikers know that the best way to avoid dehydration is to drink water before you’re thirsty. Engineers say a project can be “good, fast, or cheap – pick any two.” I say local SEO can bring you more customers without breaking the bank…especially … [Continue reading] about Why Slow Local SEO Rules
How Long Local SEO Takes: the Short Version
Some topics demand epic blog posts. The question of how long it might take your business to see good results from a local SEO campaign is one of those topics. If you've read my post on this from last October, you know that it took a few vials of … [Continue reading] about How Long Local SEO Takes: the Short Version
Google MapMaker 101 for Local Business Owners
Google MapMaker is like the NSA: Many people know it exists or at least have heard of it in passing. But few know much about it or what goes on there. MapMaker is one head of a two-headed monster. It's oddly intertwined with the Google+Local … [Continue reading] about Google MapMaker 101 for Local Business Owners
7 Ways to Kill Your Local Search Rankings without Touching a Computer
There are a million online misadventures that can snuff out your business’s rankings in local search – in the Google+Local (AKA Google Places) search results and everywhere else. Attempts to spam or deceive Google usually backfire. You can also … [Continue reading] about 7 Ways to Kill Your Local Search Rankings without Touching a Computer