What Big Brands Need to Know About Google's Filter
If you do SEO for a brand that has multiple locations and offices, you'll want to pay attention. Using Google's &filter=0 could make the difference in your local SEO management.
Local SEO
Did you know that 97% of people learn about a local business online, and 72% of consumers who performed a localized search visited a store within 5 miles? Having a solid local SEO strategy is the first step to putting you on the map.
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Most Recent Articles on Local SEO
Don't Just Manage Your Reputation—Improve it
With the rise of reviews in local search, it's become impossible for businesses to hide from their reputation. The key to rising to the top isn't to just manage your reputation—you need to develop and improve it.
My Story: Four Sales Secrets of a Fast-Growing SEO Agency
Instead of solely focusing on closing the sale, begin building a pipeline that can buoy your business year-round.
Announcing Search Insights from Moz Local!
It's our pleasure to announce a new feature to our Moz Local product: Search Insights! Dive deep into your business reputation, visibility, and site performance in an easy dashboard to make keeping track of your local search efforts easier than ever before.
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Stop the Local SEO Tunnel Vision & Think Beyond the Basics
Yes, local SEO is hard. Are you making it harder on yourself, though? In this post, you'll explore the perils of local SEO tunnel vision and how to remain on top with fresh ideas and a new to-do list.
Getting on the Map: The Intro to Local SEO for SABs
Local SEO is tricky when you don't have a dedicated brick-and-mortar storefront. If you've been left wondering how to maximize your presence on Google and in your target markets as an SEO or a service-area business owner, this introductory guide by Joy Hawkins will set you on the right path.
Why I Stopped Selling SEO Services and You Should, Too
It's no longer just about optimizing your website for Google. It's about optimizing your presence across the web. SEO has tentacles that extend well beyond your website, so it's important that you begin to think of search holistically, taking into account all of the areas that can be optimized.
Announcing the 2015 Local Search Ranking Factors Results
I'm happy to announce that the results of the 2015 Local Search Ranking Factors Survey are in!
Local Listings: How Canadian Retailers Stack Up and What You Can Learn
When it comes to local listings accuracy, Canada's top retailers are underperforming. A solid local SEO strategy requires superior depth, visibility, reach, and precision.
Announcing MozCon Local 2016!
Looking to level up your local marketing and SEO skills? Join us for MozCon Local, Thursday and Friday, February 18-19, 2016 in Seattle. With both an all-day conference and a half-day workshop, you'll hear from top local speakers on topics critical to local marketing.
The True Cost of Local Business Directories
Are you a local business owner? Explore the hows and whys of submitting your business to local business directories in order to boost your local search visibility on Google.
The New Snack Pack: Where Users are Clicking & How You Can Win
Have you seen the new Snack Pack? Explore Casey Meraz's click test results on Google's new local 3-pack, seeing what's changed, what works, and what the future holds.
New Moz Local Distribution Partners and Mobile-Friendly Interface
Those of you who have logged into your Moz Local dashboard recently may have noticed a few updates this week! I thought I'd post a quick announcement to highlight them.
Google's Local Snack Pack Shake-Up: What You Need to Know
Google recently shook up the local results in its SERPs, killing the local 7-packs in favor of a 3-pack that resembles the mobile experience. This post tells you everything you need to know about the change and what it means for your local marketing.