Voice Search Readiness – The What, Why and How for Local Businesses [#Infographic]

It’s been a few years coming, but voice search is no longer a thing of the future. With tech powerhouses like Amazon, Google and Apple working hard to make it happen, voice search readiness is more important than ever – especially for local businesses. Did you know that 46 percent of voice search users look for a local business on a daily basis? Yes, on a daily basis! That means […Read More]

Mastering Google Business Profile in 2019 and Beyond

2019 is fast approaching, and with it comes the opportunity to ramp up all your local business digital marketing strategies. 2018 was a big year for Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business), and if the predictions are true, Google Business Profile (GBP) will be even more important in 2019. Keep reading to learn how to beat out the competition online. Google wants searchers to use their search engine as […Read More]

The Voice Search Readiness Prep List: Helping Local Businesses Get Found

I think we can all safely say that this year has been highly focused on the ever-evolving concept of voice search readiness! There is so much to be said about voice search; it’s an innovation that is making its mark in every industry. Here are some of the ways that we are getting our clients and ourselves ready at Advice Local. Voice Search Readiness is Changing How We Play the […Read More]

Get the Scoop – The Google Business Profile API v4.3 Is Here

Just this week, Google announced that they have updated their API for the third time this year. Google Business Profile (previously Google My Business) API v4.3 is here, and we’re excited about it! Google Business Profile API v4.3 Is a Winner – Here’s Why There are quite a few components of the Google Business Profile (GBP) v4.3 update to unpack, and simply put, these new, highly effective features further optimize […Read More]

Five Local SEO Myths That Are Causing Harm to Local Businesses

When it comes to local SEO, there are many myths and half-truths that people like to repeat – or things that were true once upon a time – before Google made a change for the gazillionth time. Outdated information in blog posts, slide decks and guides has left local businesses with a lot of misinformation. Local SEO Myths That Must Be Dispelled Immediately While some of these strategies may have been true or […Read More]

Citation Cleanup in a Nutshell – It’s Time to Clean Up That Dirty Data

When it comes to bad data or dirty data, just the sight of it gets my goat! It’s my mission – and my company’s – to clean up citations around the web. The reason is simple: Local citations can make or break a business’ online presence. That’s why they are so important to me and the team at Advice Local. When a business’ data is accurate, citations are a great […Read More]

Voice Search Is an SEO Game-Changer – Our Ultimate Guide to Voice Search Is Here

Voice assistants have been around for awhile, but only recently has voice search really started changing the way users consume information. From asking Siri about the weather, to asking Alexa to turn on the lights, voice assistants are turning into real-life assistants faster than we can say “OK, Google!” Voice search is so powerful and important that we have integrated a Voice Search Readiness Score within our local presence management […Read More]

Voice Search Is Hot and So Is Our Newest Algorithm – The Voice Search Readiness Score

Being a CEO has its perks, and one of those is getting to share product announcements and exciting company news – and today, a new algorithm we have integrated within our local presence management solution – the Voice Search Readiness Algorithm. And Yes, Our Voice Search Readiness Algorithm Is the First of Its Kind We help local businesses get found online, so the reason for creating this score is pretty clear! […Read More]

Reaching the Impatient Consumer Through SERPs, Listings and GBP – the Topic on Everyone’s Mind

The digital era has come with many benefits. From easier ways to connect with people around the world, to getting anything delivered to your doorstep with just a click, consumers are now used to receiving what they want, when they want it and just the way they want it. Have you noticed that delivery dates keep getting shorter? That’s because this new type of consumer is impatient, just a bit! […Read More]

Is Too Local Really a Thing? The Latest on Local, Mobile, Content and GBP

Have I ever told you just how important optimizing and maintaining a business listing is? Just a couple of days ago, a few users began noticing that Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) listings for certain service area businesses didn’t appear to have a saved address. What now?! Turns out, Google’s guidelines were updated to incorporate the following statements: “You can no longer set your service area as a […Read More]