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How does local search optimization work? What do you need to know about search engine algorithms? Where should you be optimizing local listings? Discover the answers to these questions and stay current with local SEO trends on the Local Search Fuel blog!
Blogging Tips for Small Businesses
Wondering if blogging is a worthwhile marketing strategy for your small business? Creating a quality business blog is far more than frequently writing and publishing posts. Learn about the benefits of blogging, common mistakes, strategies, tips, and examples to give...
Digital & Traditional Marketing Tips for Restaurants
It can be tough to get new customers to try your restaurant, especially in areas with a lot of local competition. The truth is that if you haven't already committed to a comprehensive marketing strategy, you may already be behind your competitors. Here are a few...
What Is Local SEO & Why Do Businesses Need It?
Local search engine optimization is the practice of using digital marketing strategies to improve online local search rankings. With the increasing prominence of Google Search, Google Maps, and voice searches, it is now more important than ever for local businesses to...
Marketing Tips for Electricians
Competition can be high for electricians, which makes marketing your electrical services even more important. Handing out pamphlets and buying phone book ads should only be part of your marketing strategy. Now, electricians need local search to find potential...
9 Marketing Tips for Home Service Businesses
While there aren't as many corporate competitors, home service businesses still face stiff competition. Many service-area businesses have to compete against one another in a centralized location. So how do you stick out from the pack and dominate your service area?...
7 Free Ways to Drive More Traffic to Your Website
The purpose of SEO is to get people to see your listing and visit your site. Once they're on your webpages, your business can turn views into conversions. To increase conversions and boost your Google ranking, learn what you can do to drive more traffic to your...
How to Write An Online Business Description
One of the biggest opportunities for your business to stand out to potential customers is to write persuasive business descriptions. Learn how you can use your business description to win over customers on multiple channels. What Is a Business Description? Writing a...
How to Delete a Google Review
If you want to delete a Google review, it isn't as easy as removing it. Unfortunately, business owners have little control over what happens to reviews after they're written. But that doesn't mean you have to put up with false reviews or slander. Here is how you can...
A Basic Guide to Google Business Profile Q&As
Google Business Profile (or Google My Business) questions and answers (Q&As) are designed to answer frequently asked questions from consumers directly on your Google listing. While an effective tool, Q&As can hinder your local search performance if you don't...