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5 Reasons Why People Hate International Search Marketing

Many people hate international search marketing because of the numerous, time-consuming challenges surrounding it. Topping the list: inaccurate translations, a lack of…

By Michael Bonfils · 07 Feb 2013

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Google Warns SEO & Businesses to Avoid Fake Reviews

An update to Google’s spam detection algorithms will grow the number of reviews appearing on some Google+ Local pages. And Google has…

By Danny Goodwin · 04 Feb 2013

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Google Maps North Korea – Including Gulag

With the assistance of locals, Google has updated its Maps to fill in many of the blanks of North Korea's most remote…

By Danny Goodwin · 31 Jan 2013

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Google+ Tells Businesses Using AdWords Express Will Grow Followers

Looks like Google is once again trying to sell local business owners with a Google+ page on the idea that AdWords Express…

By John Rampton · 29 Jan 2013

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Google Debunks Dead Donkey Maps Image

Google released new images to prove that a donkey was not in fact taking a dirt nap after being run over by…

By Thom Craver · 17 Jan 2013

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Local Business Calling; Is Google Further Monetizing Local?

Google is likely using its newly launched phone support for Google+ Local Pages listing verification to help secure its lock on the…

By Adam Dorfman · 17 Jan 2013

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Local SEO Citations – The New Link Building

Marketing to your target demographic requires connecting with them on a platform that is readily available any place and time on any…

By David Daniels · 06 Jan 2013

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Keys to an Effective Mobile Local Search Strategy

About 40% of mobile searches on Google have local intent, and that number is only growing. Mobile consumers are relying on their…

By Jay Taylor · 04 Jan 2013

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Customers Flee Apple Maps

Google Maps for IOS app reached 10 million downloads in just two days. Jeff Huber, SVP of Commerce and Local at Google…

By Carly Page · 18 Dec 2012

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A Simple Guide to Using rel=”alternate” hreflang=”x”

This specification element helps Google index and serve the localized version of your content to users who require an alternate language version.…

By Nick Eubanks · 18 Dec 2012