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16 Common Local SEO Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Gabbie November 6, 2024 No Comments

If I could turn back timeIf I could find a wayI’d take back those local SEO mistakesAnd say, “Yay!” Let my repurposing of a chart-topping 80s anthem serve to illustrate…

Why Local Business Reviews Are So Important

Gabbie October 30, 2024 No Comments

Onboarding a new employee to your in-house marketing team or digital marketing agency? Need to get ahead of your competition in Google’s local packs and Maps? Today’s column is for…

Are Social Media Posts a Good Fit for Google Business Profiles?

Gabbie October 23, 2024 No Comments

It’s one of the most awkward experiences in life, not knowing how to act in a situation that’s totally new to you. First job interview, first public speaking engagement? First…

How to Rank a Service Area Business in Multiple Cities Using City Landing Pages

Whitespark October 22, 2024 No Comments

If you run a service area business, you probably want to rank outside of your own neighborhood — outside of your city, even. The problem is, Google’s local algorithm is…

Do Service Areas Impact Rankings in 2024?

Gabbie October 21, 2024 No Comments

If you’ve been following Whitespark, you know that our annual Local Search Ranking Factors survey has always shown that setting service areas on your Google Business Profile does not help…

Unverified vs. Disabled vs. Suspended GBPs: What’s the Difference?

Gabbie October 16, 2024 No Comments

There is no greater disruption of the online marketing of your local business than realizing your Google Business Profile (GBP) has become unverified, suspended, or disabled. You drop everything if…

Why Your Google Business Profile Needs a Watchdog

Gabbie September 24, 2024 No Comments

By the time you’ve gotten your first Google Business Profile verified and it has gone live, you’ve already accomplished so many steps that you may feel like you never want…

Everything That Can Go Right and Wrong with Your Local Business Name

Gabbie September 12, 2024 No Comments

What you name your local business will play a bigger role in its overall success than you might at first think. If you’re in the planning stages of launching a…

Backlinks: Why Are They Important and How to Get Them | Ep.15 | Get RANKED on Google Maps

Whitespark May 9, 2024 No Comments

Have you ever heard of the Rolodex method for getting links? It’s my favorite! Here’s how it goes ⬇️ Grab your phone and go to your contact list. Go through…

The Perfect Google Business Profile Website Alternative

Whitespark February 15, 2024 No Comments

Earlier this year, Google made the decision to delete all Google Business Profile websites on March 1st. This will leave more than 20 MILLION small businesses around the world without…

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Category: Uncategorized

16 Common Local SEO Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Why Local Business Reviews Are So Important

Are Social Media Posts a Good Fit for Google Business Profiles?

How to Rank a Service Area Business in Multiple Cities Using City Landing Pages

Do Service Areas Impact Rankings in 2024?

Unverified vs. Disabled vs. Suspended GBPs: What’s the Difference?

Why Your Google Business Profile Needs a Watchdog

Everything That Can Go Right and Wrong with Your Local Business Name

Backlinks: Why Are They Important and How to Get Them | Ep.15 | Get RANKED on Google Maps

The Perfect Google Business Profile Website Alternative

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