Did you know that 97% of people learn about a local business online, and 72% of consumers who performed a localized search visited a store within 5 miles? Having a solid local SEO strategy is the first step to putting you on the map.
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Signs are emerging that we’re on the verge of the next online sales phase: video. Let's deconstruct what’s happening on QVC, and how and why you may need to learn to apply it as an SEO, local SEO, or business owner — sooner than you think.
Today, we’ll demonstrate the prominence of the fascinating business listing feature known as "local justifications", and show how they can help you to stand out from local SERP competitors in exciting ways!
Even the best local business owners and marketers can fall into the habit of seeing reviews as a mere numbers or ratings game. Make your reviews do more for you by embracing topic clusters.
Local brands that had to make quick changes in 2020 to continue serving the public are now having to make longer-term decisions based on the COVID-19 recession, altered consumer behavior, and budget. How should you handle Google My Business listings when circumstances force consolidation?
Even highly-skilled organic SEOs might not understand that Google Maps and the Google Local Finder are two different entities that can feature substantially different local business rankings. So today, we’re going to clear this up, with a side-by-side comparison showing just how different rankings are between these important interfaces.
While Google Posts aren’t a ranking factor, they can still be an incredibly effective resource for increasing local business conversions — when used correctly. This week’s Whiteboard Friday host, Greg Gifford, shows you how to put your best post forward.
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Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations belong in local search results, but aren’t well addressed by Google’s official guidelines. What are the SEO best practices for such listings, and how can you make sure they’re discovered by potential consumers?
Moz's local SEO subject matter expert, Miriam Ellis, conducted a one-year Google Local Finder study, tracking a local finder for a single query to see if anything brands or the public did could shift the top eatery out of its #1 spot. Here are the results.
There’s never been a tougher year than 2021 for making marketing predictions, but the best local SEO takeaways often come from real-world anecdotes. You’ll find those here today from four local SEO experts, along with Miriam's predictions for the year ahead.
Local SEO expert Miriam Ellis shares results from her analysis of the top local-pack-ranked grocery store in each of the 50 US capital cities, and summarizes the practical tactics she's learned from listening to grocers and their marketers, highlighting how they’re adapting and succeeding in unprecedented times.
It’s easy to make mistakes, overlook updates, and miss out on opportunities when marketing a business without physical locations. The great news is, there are local marketing possibilities for almost every business type, but you have to know which pathway to follow, based on how the brand you’re marketing operates.