Why should “best of the year” roundups only come out once 12 months have passed? Why are they all in December - and none in July? And why are they always so retrospective? “OK, here’s the stuff that mattered in case you were backpacking through … [Continue reading] about 10 Best Local Search Posts: January – June 2013
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The Afterlives of Filtered Google+ and Yelp Reviews
There is an afterlife. If it sounds like I’m saying that with too much confidence, it’s because I’m not talking about people. I’m talking about reviews - specifically on Google Plus and Yelp, the two sites where it’s most important but hardest … [Continue reading] about The Afterlives of Filtered Google+ and Yelp Reviews
10 Solid Examples of Blogging for Local SEO
It’s no secret that blogging can be a great boost to your local rankings and to your ability to attract new customers. Google loves useful info. More importantly, so do the people who come to your site and decide on the spot whether to pick up … [Continue reading] about 10 Solid Examples of Blogging for Local SEO
Why the New Google Maps Isn’t a Big Deal for Local Search
You, new Google Maps, aren’t about to set the local-search world afire. That’s right, I’m talking to you - with your deep pockets and slick looks. Any time the Google Goliath so much as scratches his nose, people notice. Many among us have … [Continue reading] about Why the New Google Maps Isn’t a Big Deal for Local Search
4 Local SEO Tools from Uncle Sam
The US Government is dysfunctional. Congress is corrupt. It’s so bad that, even in these times of spiraling deficits, lawmakers are still earmarking precious funds so that Uncle Sam can help you with...your local SEO. Well, maybe that’s a bit of … [Continue reading] about 4 Local SEO Tools from Uncle Sam