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Local SEO

Is Google Going to Remove the 3-Packs? What You Need to Know about Home Service Ads (HSAs)

*The following is an excerpt from the Expert’s Guide to Local SEO: Google started testing Home Service ads back in 2015 and this originally scared the…

News, Tools

Get Pumped! We’ve Added New Reputation Builder Features, Platform Updates & Expanded Our Plans

Get excited , now you can reach your customers beyond email and access more features through the Reputation Builder. Delivering more value to your business, and…

Google My Business, Reviews

How to Remove Fake Google Reviews

Sadly, receiving a fake review on your Google My Business profile is not a rare occurrence. In fact, it is quite common and something many businesses…

Reviews

8 Awesome & Easy Ways to Encourage Customer Feedback

Every business owner wants more online reviews. They help with brand trust, rankings, having an edge over the competition, etc. But the fundamental principle of stimulating…

Citations, Google My Business, Links, Local SEO, On-Page SEO, Reviews

Sneak Peek at 2017 Local Search Ranking Factors Results

I just gave my keynote presentation at Mozcon Local with my analysis and take-aways from the 2017 Local Search Ranking Factors. You can check out my…

Citations

What Happens When You Sign Up for Yext?

This post is part 2 of a 2-part series: What Happens When You Cancel Yext?  What Happens When You Sign Up for Yext? (this post) A few weeks…