Bing brings Holiday Hours for Local Businesses to all

Many businesses change their hours of operation during the holiday season. Some stores close on Thanksgiving, some restaurants shorten their service hours, and some national retailers even open the evening of Thanksgiving so people can start Black Friday shopping festivities early. These fluctuating hours of operation make it difficult to plan shopping and dining outings.  … Read moreBing brings Holiday Hours for Local Businesses to all

5 Things Most People Forget About Local SEO

Neil Patel is an acknowledged guru in online marketing. Simply put, the guy knows what he is talking about, and he presents things in a very easy-to-understand format. No time wasting here – just facts, support for the facts and direct actions to take. Read this article taken from Entrepreneur.com – it really shows just how … Read more5 Things Most People Forget About Local SEO

What’s the best way to use hashtags on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram?

Hashtags certainly aren’t new on social platforms, but do you really know how to maximize their effectiveness? It’s not easy to apply a hashtag strategy for all social networks, as each one has its own rules. However, you can still analyze what works for each platform and adapt your habits for the future posts. Trackmaven analyzed more than … Read moreWhat’s the best way to use hashtags on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram?

Google Maps Reviews Now With Photo Or Video Uploads

Now when you leave a review using Google Maps or Google Local results, you can add a photo or video to your review on Google. This was first spotted by Garrett Sussman who posted about it as well at the Local Search Forums. So for example, if you want to leave my company a review, … Read moreGoogle Maps Reviews Now With Photo Or Video Uploads

The Local Search Problem Most Businesses Don’t Know About

by George Freitag for MediaPost As online shopping becomes more and more popular, the “local pack” in Google’s search results is quickly becoming the most important way for businesses to convert online customers into offline customers. As most businesses know, a key component to appearing in these local packs is optimizing your Google My Business Listing. … Read moreThe Local Search Problem Most Businesses Don’t Know About