You’ve Claimed Your Google My Business Profile, Now What?
You know the value of having a verified Google My Business listing, you’ve gone ahead and claimed your GMB profile. You may think that setting up your profile is all you need to do, but you’re not done yet. In order to have an effective listing, you need to ensure your business information is accurate […]
Get #onthemap with Google’s New Local Business Program
If you’ve always wanted to list your local business on Google My Business but haven’t yet taken the plunge, Google wants to help. The search engine giant is launching a new program aimed at local businesses called “Let’s Put Our Cities on the Map.” Designed for U.S.-based small and medium businesses, the new Google program offers […]
Why Adding Geo Modifiers to Listings Is a Bad SEO Tactic
Almost two weeks after our SEO webinar with Volume Nine we’re still talking about best practices in the wild world of search engine optimization (SEO) and online business listings. One topic that was raised in the webinar was the tactic of adding geo modifiers to your business name when claiming your business profiles online. It’s […]
Removing Duplicate Listings: Clean It Up
During our SEO webinar last week, the subject of removing duplicate business listings came up. We promised to dive a little deeper and report back with a blog post. Dear Reader, this one’s for you. There are a lot of reasons duplicate listings appear for businesses. Sometimes, data sources will have incorrect information that keeps […]
Facebook Reviews Gain Ground on Yelp and Google
It’s a fact that local or enterprise businesses ignore online reviews at their peril. From haircuts to teeth cleanings to trendy cocktails, consumers freely give their opinions online about their everyday experiences. Online reviews are a never-ending stream arriving on a smartphone near you, complete with stars (one to five!), angry rants and glowing praises. […]
Google My Business Webinar: Key Takeaways
Our Connectivity/Google webinar was hopping Wednesday. We welcomed curious and dedicated participants who had plenty of smart questions about a subject we all contemplate: How do people discover brands online? Heather Wilburn, Google’s Global Solutions Lead, was our guest presenter, and a fabulous fount of information on all things Google. Below are some key takeaways […]
You’re Invited: Fix Your “Google My Business” Page Webinar
What: Webinar with Google’s Heather Wilburn, Global Solutions Lead, hosted by Connectivity Why: Learn how to create or update your Google My Business page When: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at 11 a.m. PST | 1 p.m. CST | 2 p.m. EST Cost: Free! Sign Up: Let us know you’re coming Have you ever wanted to […]
