Month: March 2016

Today, Instagram supposedly rolls out a major algorithm update. The idea is that it will no longer display posts chronologically, but rather what it determines is most relevant to you. Much like Facebook, you will no longer see all posts from pages you follow. However, according to the social network’s Twitter activity, the change is not going into full effect today: It seems that perhaps the algorithm update is still being tested or […Read More]

This Easter, we’re doing something we’ve never done before: a virtual Easter egg hunt! Here’s how it works: Go to AdviceLocal.com. Click through the pages and look for Easter eggs hidden on the site. Click an egg to see a special offer. Follow the instructions on the offer to redeem! Join our virtual #Easter Egg Hunt to find eggs hidden on our site and win! #AdviceLocal Click To Tweet Every […Read More]

What is the Google Analytics 360 Suite? On March 15th, Google announced a new paid-for measurement platform: the Google Analytics 360 Suite. The new interface mirrors the aesthetics of Google+ with image-centric product cards displayed in multi-columns. The product suite features four new products and two revamped products, all in an attempt to create a “complete measurement platform.” Essentially, this is a set of integrated marketing and data analytics products designed for […Read More]

Looking the best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in DFW? Then you have come to the right place. We’ve combed the Metroplex and found the absolute best 15 places to spend your favorite holiday. So put on your green and your Irish dancing shoes and make your way to one of DFW’s best places to spend St. Paddy’s. 1. Trinity Hall Irish Pub & Restaurant Located in bustling Mockingbird Station, […Read More]

With mobile usage increasing, and consumer habits and requests pushing the digital marketing industry forward, we all need a place to unite, collaborate and innovate. And at Advice Local, we’ve made it our mission to foster an environment where we can openly share and discuss local search, and the strategies around its ever-changing nature with our partners, friends and the community. We wanted to expand the reach of these discussions […Read More]

You’ve struck gold with our St. Patrick’s Day Reseller promo! Receive a FREE Classic package for one client when you sign up as a reseller.* Simply schedule a demo of the new Advice Local dashboard and sign up as a reseller before St. Patrick’s Day EOD. Reference the promo code: SAINT PADDYS during the demo, and your first client will receive a FREE Classic package. This includes our Top 50 Directory Submissions […Read More]

Today we thought it would be fun to walk you down memory lane through some of our favorite moments over the years. We love #ThrowbackThursday as much as the next person, so jump on board and let’s time travel! #AdviceLocal goes back in time to the beginning today! #TBT Click To Tweet

In a drastic move, Google has announced that they are stopping all side page ads for a more aesthetically pleasing user experience. Now only ¾ ads in top and bottom will be available for advertising real estate space. Now, why is this important? Well, it looks like it could impact organic and the local pack in a big way. While it is still very early, the team at Advice Local […Read More]

It’s finally the day that we reveal the brand new Advice Local. I’m so excited for you to see all we’ve been working on to launch this new brand—it’s local search made easy. To me, those words sum up our commitment to our channel partners, brands, agencies, digital marketers and SMB clients. It’s also a challenge; a constant reminder to grow and achieve more, every day. An optimized local presence […Read More]

Over the past year, we’ve been evangelizing – sharing the good news about businesses taking control of online data. And we dedicated lots of resources to educating businesses and brands, teaching them how to take control of their data. We even created a music video “I’m All About That Data” to teach awareness on the importance of the issue, in a fun way. That campaign was the turning point that […Read More]