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14 Tips to Improve Google Business Profile Ranking & Performance
Boosting Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) performance is one of the fastest and most affordable ways to gain traction online–especially for small, local businesses. But how can you make that happen? This comprehensive guide gives you the roadmap...
How Duplicate Local Listings Affect Your Business
When creating local business listings in online business directories, it's easy to accidentally create duplicate listings. If you're not managing your local listings and removing duplicate local listings, it can lead to a wide range of problems. Here are some of the...
5 Tips for Getting More Photos on Your Google My Business Listing
Want to see more customer interaction with your Google My Business listing? Add more photos! By adding photos, your business listing could see a 42% increase in clicks for directions on Google Maps and 35% more clicks to your business website. Here are few easy ways...
Managing Multiple Google My Business Listing Locations
Having multiple Google My Business listings can be confusing for both your customers and search engines if they aren't properly organized. If you have multiple locations to manage within your Google My Business profile, you can easily get your local business listings...
A Beginner’s Guide to Google Posts
In 2017, Google posts were released to all businesses that were verified on Google My Business (now Google Business Profile). Google posts allow business owners to share content like company announcements, new products, or event details with their customers who find...
Why Your Business Should Be Listed in Apple Maps
Apple's split from Yelp may not seem like a big deal, but it offers an opportunity for small business owners to get their information listed on a new (or at least improved) online local business directory! Here are six reasons why your small business should be listed...
9 Best Online Directories for Local Business Listings
Want to make your small business more visible to customers online? This is where setting up local business listings in online business directories can be helpful. Not only do these local citations aid in search engine optimization (SEO), but they can also put you in...
Optimizing Your Small Business Website for Local Search
90% of consumers head online when searching for local products and services, which means small businesses that have local-optimized websites are more likely to connect with customers through local search results. Not sure how to optimize your business website? Here...
Google Map Pack: Understanding Google’s Local Search Results
As the amount of local "near me" searches has exploded in recent years, Google has further emphasized the importance of its Map Pack. What exactly is Google Map Pack, and how can it help your small business get found in Google local search results? Learn more in our...