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5 Reasons Small Business Should Love Local SEO

Many small business owners are still quite intimidated by online marketing. The rules change quickly and the barriers to entry can appear high. Local SEO is an obvious…

By Adam Stetzer · 17 Aug 2012

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Geolocation Changes Google Keyword Rankings 69% of Time [Report]

Your website may rank for a keyword in the top 30 on Google in one location, but it may not rank for…

By Miranda Miller · 13 Aug 2012

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3 Hyperlocal Networks SMBs Should Partake In

The jury is very much out on hyperlocal. Why should small and medium-sized businesses bother? Because you can establish a genuine voice…

By Tim Judd · 07 Aug 2012

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Inbound Marketing in Various Languages

The accessibility and global nature of the web opens up a host of opportunities to help your website get found by whole…

By Christian Arno · 03 Aug 2012

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Link Building for Local Search

Local links increase your website's visibility, can bring relevant and converting traffic, are critical to a diverse profile, and could also help…

By Julie Joyce · 31 Jul 2012

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Foursquare Adds Local Updates From Businesses

Foursquare Local Updates let merchants send text, photos and Specials to customers who have either checked into a business several times or…

By Susan Kuchinskas · 23 Jul 2012

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Localizing Mobile Ad Campaigns: A Conversation with YP

David Kurtz, YP's VP of publisher products, discusses YP's new location targeting ads to better capture user intent, and what the ad…

By Michael Boland · 20 Jul 2012

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4 Ways Developers Can Reduce Data Noise to Create Great Local Search Experiences

Some data becomes biased when companies develop a business identity with user-generated content, check-ins, and advertising. Developers can avoid the noise by…

By Jeff Beard · 18 Jul 2012

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Google Indoor Maps Now Available on Android Phones in UK

Google has finally brought its indoor mapping service to the UK, after launching it in the U.S. last November. Available now on…

By The Inquirer · 06 Jul 2012

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Bing Maps Adds Thousands of Venues

Aided by Nokia, Bing has added thousands of "Venues" to its mapping offerings to help users in North America, Europe, and Asia…

By The Inquirer · 29 Jun 2012

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30 Free Ways To Market Your Small Business Site

In marketing, sometimes "free" is too good to be true. But sometimes, free is good. Looking to market your small business online…

By Carrie Hill · 26 Jun 2012

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5 Multilingual SEO Tips & Best Practices

Gaining traction in a new market can largely depend on a company’s ability to tap into the culture, language and customs of…

By Miranda Miller · 25 Jun 2012

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Google Maps UK River, Canal Routes

Google is undertaking the project in conjunction with the Canal & River Trust, which is responsible for the UK's water systems, and…

By Search Engine Watch · 20 Jun 2012

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How Big Data is Fundamentally Changing Local Search

Beyond algorithmic changes that local search is likely to experience in the next few years, we’re witnessing a changing of the guard…

By Jiyan Wei · 19 Jun 2012

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Bing Adds More Yelp to Local Search

Bing and Yelp are teaming up to provide more local information. Bing's U.S. users will see significantly more Yelp data included directly…

By Thom Craver · 14 Jun 2012

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UK Reopens Google Street View Wi-Fi Investigation

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has reopened its investigation into Google's Street View Wi-Fi collecting in light of recent revelations that the…

By Dan Worth · 14 Jun 2012

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Switzerland Relaxes Rules for Google Street View

A Swiss court has relaxed the privacy and anonymization requirements being placed on Google's Street View service. Google won't need to guarantee…

By Shaun Nichols · 11 Jun 2012

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Google Plans for 3D Cities, Trekker View & Offline Maps for Android

Google has unveiled plans to further increase the scope and coverage of its mapping tools, including flying planes over cities to create…

By Search Engine Watch · 08 Jun 2012

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Google Planning New Small Business Service as Part of Local Revenue Push?

Google is said to be planning a new service that aims to attract small businesses. The service will bring all local business…

By Miranda Miller · 06 Jun 2012

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Google+ Local to Replace Places as Google Makes a Play for More Mobile Ad Dollars

Google has announced that their new Google+ Local program will see Places Pages replaced, across search, social, Maps, and mobile. It’s part…

By Miranda Miller · 30 May 2012

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5 Essential Components of Localized Marketing Strategy for National Brands

Scalable, automated technology can help national brands overcome slower national competitors and smaller local competitors who lack marketing support. National brands should…

By Jon Schepke · 23 May 2012

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CIVETS: New Global Marketing Opportunities in Emerging Economies

Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey and South Africa are regarded as the next wave of emerging economies. Marketing opportunities are there for…

By Christian Arno · 11 May 2012

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Baidu Paid & Organic Search Starter Guide

How do start search marketing on Baidu? Here are some tips that provide insights into how to deal with Baidu on the…

By Michael Bonfils · 03 May 2012

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Cube Turns Google Maps Into Puzzle Game

First there was Google Play. Now you can play Google Maps. Google has released Cube, a Google Maps-based game where you take…

By John Rampton · 01 May 2012

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Local Search Listings: Most Relevant Search Results Regardless of Medium

Local search listings act as a business’ online anchor identity pulling in important information like website URL, reviews, photos, coupons and hours.…

By Jeff Beard · 25 Apr 2012

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