Category: local business directory

Not so long ago, quantity was an important metric in developing a successful directory listing network. But search engines are much smarter today, and the best listing management services are far more likely to prioritize quality. For businesses, this essentially means getting listed on a diverse range of dependable platforms – and maintaining the accuracy of each listing. But how can digital agencies most efficiently create quality listings that will help […Read More]

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At Advice Local, we value search engine optimization, and we know that we can optimize just about anything, including your Bing Local Business profile. We’ve put together a few tips to help you on your Internet marketing journey. 1. Claim Your Bing Local Business Profile All you need to do is log into Bing Local and participate in the verification process. This is the first, crucial step to taking charge […Read More]

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With a plethora of marketing tools at your disposal, it can seem that free business directory listings often fall to the bottom of the pile, perhaps never getting much attention at all. While certainly these listings do not require the ongoing level of activity that social sites do, they are more than worth some time from you. Following are seven ideas from our team here at Advice Local on how […Read More]

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One of the most important lessons that businesses have learned since the introduction of Penguin is that the quality of your directory listings matters — a lot. If you have not yet cleaned up your directory link profile, now is the time to do so. One part of this process is to get rid of all junk links. The other part of this process is to keep or add good […Read More]

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A recent post on the BrightLocal blog compared several different citation services providers in a wide range of categories. While we’d like to thank the author, Myles Anderson, for shining a light on how various providers stack up against each other, we’d also like to take the opportunity to show you how Advice Local matches up against what Anderson terms the “most prominent services in the market.” Anderson looked at six citation services companies: […Read More]

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Marketing a business now entails a number of media. Most companies have a handle on traditional avenues, such as TV or radio. However, the online world is still relatively new and ever-changing. Using a local listing service can make your business more visible in online spaces, which means customers are more likely to find you when they need you. At Advice Local, we understand the major components that affect how […Read More]

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Without proper ranking among search engines, your great product or service could easily become lost in the shuffle. Fortunately, Advice Local is dedicated to ensuring that your business receives the exposure it deserves. Using our local directory submission process, we vow to hand deliver your business credentials to all relevant parties. In turn, you can ably reach interested consumers far easier than with other methods. How Does Submission Work? Unlike […Read More]

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I read the post from Search Engine Journal, written by Ellen Gipko and she makes very interesting comments and points to the way SEO Companies make sales proposals…  Personally, my favorite piece is the following excerpt: (…) “IF IT DOESN’T FIT, DON’T FORCE IT In your ambition to sell your services, it’s very easy to focus on what’s good for you instead of what’s good for the customer. That shortsighted […Read More]

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  Today, we increased the amount of sites submitted to over 100.  We added 20 more local directories that we have identified as important to get additional citations from. This will help increase your total citations, and we have not yet increased the price. Get in now before we do. Top 7 Local Maps Google Maps Yahoo! Local Bing Places for Business AOL Local Ask Local (Yelp Partner) Mapquest CommunityWalk […Read More]

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