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The rebrand of Google My Business to Google Business Profile included the news that nice dashboards will be the sole province of more fortunate, large enterprises. In response, please join me in sending three invitations to Google from the local business neighborhood, in hopes of an RSVP.
Does citation management still matter in the grand scheme of local SEO? Our industry has been trying to gauge which way the wind is blowing on this subject for years now, but a recent study suggests that —yes — local businesses should be investing in listing management.
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As a concrete, high-margin, high-ROI deliverable, email should be a centerpiece of any SEO agency's additional services. David Mihm explains exactly why that is in this update to his 2018 post, and equips you with the tools you need to start offering this cheap, effective, highly profitable service to your clients.
The presence of irrelevant listings for local queries presents difficulties for both searchers and local businesses, resulting in disappointing UX. Today, we’ll look at some original data to see the extent of the problem, and explore what Google and local businesses can do about it.
Miriam helps you get started in Google My Business Products with this illustrated tutorial, walking you through how to add your most important products and services.
In this article, Miriam helps you practice writing unique selling propositions (USPs) for real-world local businesses based on six simple components.
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Local SEO expert Joy Hawkins joins us for a special edition of Whiteboard Friday, giving you a sneak peek at her MozCon Virtual 2021 presentation: To Post or Not to Post: What We Learned From Analyzing Over 1,000 Google Posts.
Where can we look for inspiring models and methodologies to help us build better communication bridges with the communities we serve? Miriam chatted with respected experts including David Mihm, Aaron Weiche, Claire Carlile, and Ellen Dunne to equip you with tips for becoming the most connected local business in town.
The best agency for your local SEO needs will be the one that’s there for you when things go right AND when they go wrong. This article will equip you with tips for finding just that kind of agency, to help you to take your local business on the best possible trek into the future.
Google Analytics is a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes. When used properly, it generates important information that can help to make valuable business decisions in online marketing or SEO efforts. In this week’s Whiteboard Friday, guest host Alex Ratynski goes through five important steps that local businesses can take to configure Google Analytics efficiently.
We're excited to welcome local SEO expert, Joy Hawkins, back to the MozCon Virtual stage! Ahead of the show, we talked with Joy about her research into Google Posts, what she loves most about her work in local SEO, and more.
The majority of American households now include pets, and recent global quarantines have only brought us closer to them. In today’s blog, Miriam outlines eight ways you can honor the relationships your customers have with their animals, plus tips for weaving those efforts into your local business marketing strategy.