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How To Dominate Google Maps Local 3 Pack

Appearing at the top of search results for local queries in the Google Maps local 3 pack can give a great boost to your business online. Optimising your site using local SEO strategies is the best way to begin appearing in the Google Maps pack. Every business owner should become familiar with the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies needed to achieve higher ranking results. Local SEO is an optimisation strategy aimed to improve your positioning in location based search queries. It is a great way to help convert searches into visits to your store location from customers who are in a state of mind to make a purchase.

Emerging as one of the lucky 3 businesses within the Google map packs can significantly improve your local marketing. Customers love the ease of the local 3 pack and click on the results within the Google Map pack for local searches 42% of the time. Even if you are not in the first position, your presence in the top 3 will be tough for customers to ignore, especially if the information within your Google Business Profile resonates with them. Read more...

A Complete Guide To Local SEO (2021)

Local SEO is a Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) strategy that can help a business appear higher in local search results on a search engine like Google. SEO is a strategy to optimise the content of a website to rank higher in search results. Google has an algorithm that works to better understand what content is on a site and what users look for when searching for specific keywords. Every business that has a physical address, location or serves within a geographic region, can reap the rewards by optimising for local SEO.

Local SEO is vital for any small or large business to have a stronger presence in Google search results within a local area. With SEO, there are no guarantees that results for your business will come quickly so patience is vital. Almost all SEO professionals will recommend using local SEO strategies as a key digital marketing strategy for any business. By improving your web visibility in local search results, optimising results for search engines helps you receive more organic traffic. As your business grows over time, you can optimise your site for local SEO via multiple methods. Read more...

Local Business Directories Versus Social Proof

So you’re looking to get your website listed on local business directories? A casual search of the Internet will reveal that directories, for all intents and purposes are dead. There’s a myriad of reasons for this, but the main reasons are:

Google doesn’t particularly like user generated content to pass page rank
Unless a directory has well established authority, pretty much nobody searches them
There’s no point paying your way into a directory because of point #1

Times have changed. The Internet has evolved. Sure, some directories are still useful, because they’re super authoritative and people actually use them to find services. Those are the directories you want your business or service listed on and they can genuinely help your business to receive more calls. However, there’s no good reason to submit your URL to obscure, low-quality directories — even if they do advertise themselves as “SEO friendly”. Your time will be much better spent doing something that offers far better rewards. Read more...

Claiming And Maintaining Your Online Business Listings

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If you’re the owner of a small to medium business these days you almost certainly have multiple online business listings. But a lot of SMB’s fail to realize that there could be dozens of listings for their business out there on the web that they didn’t even create. What’s worse, you have no control over these listings and they can say anything they want about your business, unless you take the time to claim them as your own.

You might think it’s a time consuming hassle to track down all your business listings and then go through the process of claiming them. But the fact is that claiming a listing is usually a free and simple procedure, there are many benefits to doing so, and potentially some very serious consequences if you don’t. Here’s a quick look at some great reasons you should be claiming your online business listings. Read more...

How to Use Images for Link Building?

Internet users share millions of illustrations, photos and memes to tell stories and present their ideas to the world every day. Images express a great deal of information without words and can provide more context than written content. Images provide a great opportunity to grab attention, reach diverse audiences, and ultimately, market your brand. That’s exactly why you should be using this invaluable form of content to get your site to the top of search results.

Images And The Sharing Economy

As a marketer, you’re always looking for ways to attract more site visitors. Most of your site content probably focuses on anticipating the needs of your audience, so you can provide information that answers the right questions. People who come to your site might stick around if they find what they’re looking for, but only a small fraction of those visitors will link to your content. Read more...

Do Business Reviews Affect SEO?

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When businesses sell services and products, customers form opinions based on their satisfaction. These opinions are communicated through a variety of mediums, including word of mouth advertisement, online reviews, and more. And in today’s age, it is more important than ever to make sure these opinions are positive.

A bad review can put a sting on a company’s reputation, making it crucial to address all negative reviews in a timely manner. Not only do positive customer reviews help build customer trust but they can also help improve SEO. Let’s take a look at the true value of customer reviews for SEO. Read more...