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Majority of SMB Websites Fail to Provide Social Links, Contact Info [Study]
New data from SMB DigitalScape points to a number of glaring problems (and opportunities) as less than 20 percent of SMB sites…
Refuting 4 Top Pay-Per-Call Misconceptions
While there is growing usage and interest in pay per call, advertising providers are still ironing out how they position and sell…
Domain Names With Geo Specific Keywords Offer Local Ranking Opportunities [Study]
The goal of this study on the weight of domain names in rankings was to evaluate the performance of a related series…
Top SEO Tips on Multilingual Keywords
With another language in the mix, making the most of your keywords can feel like climbing Everest. With these simple tips, you…
Apple, Foursquare Ditch Google Maps for OpenStreetMap
Is Google’s decision to charge sites or apps using Google Maps API for high volume usage beginning to backfire? Apple and Foursquare…
Google Street View has Patent, Urination Problems
Google Street View has often been the subject of controversy. The latest: Google and Apple are facing a patent lawsuit for Street…
How to Increase Your Local Business Facebook Reach in Minutes a Day
Facebook marketing for local stores doesn’t have to be time consuming or expensive. Be creative, be real, and be consistent. Here are…
Yelp Stock Jumps by 64 percent in IPO
Local search and user-generated review site Yelp has become the latest technology firm to surge onto the stock market. The company yesterday…
5 Reasons Why Small Business Owners Distrust SEO
While you’d expect great enthusiasm for the new online economy, you often hear frustration and bitterness. Why is small business so mistrustful…
How Mobile, Social & Trust Are Shaping Local Search Usage [Study]
Online local listings are the most trusted and relevant results to access local business information, especially as consumers are adopting new technologies,…