Category: local business listings

Building a substantial presence in the search engines is a primary concern for most local businesses. At Advice Local, we have consistently helped local agencies deliver top search rankings for clients using our high-quality listing management services. And one thing this experience has taught us – a proven listing optimization approach is crucial for building local presence. So how can an agency optimize business listings for increased local SERP presence? […Read More]

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Last week we discussed how to complete a Google Business Profile audit. Since we’re all about helping local marketers and agencies support their local business and service area business clients’ places in search results, we’re going to discuss how to complete an audit of their business listings distributed around the web. Three Methods for Conducting a Business Listing Audit There are a few ways to conduct a business listing audit. […Read More]

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Last time we were here we focused on how to use Google EAT to influence local relevance signals. This week we’re looking at securing multiple placements in page one of Google search results using local business listings, along with some other hot topics you might have missed. Increasing Placement in Search Results With Citations After a busy few days at the Association of Directory Publishers conference, we have returned with […Read More]

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Last week we covered voice search and its relevance in 2022. We always like to kick off each year with landing a solid foundation for location businesses, and that’s why we want to talk about the importance of creating business listings for the local businesses you represent this week. Business Listings Are Essential Yes, we are back on the bandwagon about local business listings. Why, you ask? Well, they are […Read More]

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Last week we looked at the big news that Google My Business has been rebranded as Google Business Profile. We shared exactly how to make sure your local business customers get found in Google’s local pack and maps. This week we’ve got a little more on this development, along with a whole lot more on listing management. Google Solicits Support From Small Businesses By now, we’ve all had some time […Read More]

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Last week, we looked at Google’s integration of user-generated content into their Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) platform. Now, we’re switching to some recent Google Map updates, the focus on hyperlocal search and what this could mean for local visibility. It seems Damian Rollison was right on track when he discussed how Google is using attributes to create non-traditional verticals. While we didn’t specifically address this point before, […Read More]

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It came to my attention a few weeks ago that our partners are not fully aware of an important benefit for the businesses they list in Advice Local’s listing management solution. As you may know, we own Judy’s Book – and this powerful directory helps businesses to get found around the web. Judy’s Book Is a Premium Directory With Premium Listing Features Today I’m going to dig into each of the […Read More]

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Local businesses need to be found — and Bing Places is a local profile that no business should forget. We’ve written before on how to create or claim a Bing Places listing. Today let’s explore the Bing Places for Business dashboard and how to manage your clients’ listings. Exploring the Bing Places Dashboard Did you know that 33% of people in the United States use Bing? While some forget about […Read More]

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If your clients’ businesses aren’t actively using Yelp, they should be. And it all starts with creating a Yelp business listing. Once the listing is created, there is so much more you can do to improve the Yelp listing for the businesses you manage. Yelp Profile Optimization Tips & Tricks You can really make your clients shine on Yelp. Let’s explore how. Give as Much Business Information as Possible on […Read More]

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The days of competing with local businesses via storefront window displays and newspaper ads are long gone. Sure, traditional methods of advertising still hold value, but it’s pretty much impossible for any business to survive without online visibility – particularly a local business. It’s just the way of the world nowadays. Without an optimized presence online, local businesses will struggle to stay relevant and appeal to local customers. In fact, […Read More]

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