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Google’s local algorithm demands different tactics for link building. And even if you don't need local SEO, local link building strategies can still give you a different perspective and improve your work. In today’s episode, Greg walks you through some easy to implement local SEO tactics.


We’re all Bard beginners right now, and so there are no foolish questions. Miriam started out with Bard by asking it local business questions, and learned some useful things from and about Google’s AI chat that you’ll need to know if this technology becomes part of your customers’ lives.


Apple has just launched their new Apple Business Connect interface — designed to make it easier for small businesses to get listed on Apple Maps. If your last real look at Apple Maps was a decade ago when the platform was going through a very awkward stage, it may now be time to revisit the platform.


So much has already happened in local search this year. Let’s dive into the most interesting new things we’ve seen in the first three months of 2023!


In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Miriam shares three ideas for small businesses in the US that she has seen taking off in Ireland.


If you own or market a local brand, your camera has never been a greater business asset. Early smartphones may have inspired the selfie, but in a commercial context, it’s the “shelfie” that’s coming to the fore as a signal to both customers and search engines of what to expect on your premises.


According to 3M research, visual aids improve learning by 400% and humans process visual media 60,000 times faster than text. Meanwhile, Time’s Top 100 photos focus on the mighty power of imagery to make an emotional connection. But we’re at a funny moment in time with image content, because we could be on the verge of inundation. Miriam looks at this phenomenon with you today and considers how the local businesses you market can stand out in an increasingly-illustrated world.


Local search is a mixed blessing: Loss of control over significant parts of the customer journey can be a source of legitimate stress for owners and marketers, but control of the most important aspects of the consumer journey remains strongly on your side, and you can thrive without the parts you have to give up.


Ready for a deep dive into the 40+ features found on Google Business Profiles and the New Merchant Experience? This article will take you through the most common features of these listings, explain what you can and can’t control on them, and teach you how to manage controllable features in the NMX. Here we go!


Miriam shares insights into times when ChatGPT steered her wrong with misinformed answers to common local SEO questions. In her post, she takes us through her testing process, providing examples and cautionary advice on the future of ChatGPT.