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We talk a lot here about how to keep up to date on local SEO news, from forums to webinars, and beyond. But what better way to learn than by delving deep into the experts’ realm?If you’re looking for daily updates on the latest changes in Google My Business, local search algorithm updates, or evenContinueContinue reading “16 Local SEO Experts You Need to Follow on Twitter”

Founder of the well-loved catchphrase, “meh, links!”, Gyi Tsakalakis is — as you might expect — a known advocate for local link building. Here, he explains why local links still hold value in 2020, and shares some of the best tactics for building a healthy backlink profile.If you’re marketing a local business online, earning qualityContinueContinue reading “Why You Still Need Local Links in 2020 (and How to Get Them)”

Local Search Clinic ventures into the realm of GMB suspensions and reinstatement with Steady Demand’s Ben Fisher.Got problems only the pros can answer? Looking for tips to boost your online search presence? Or just want to chat with fellow local SEOs? Join us Wednesday, May 27th, at 8am PT/11am ET for an hour of expertContinueContinue reading “Local Search Clinic with Ben Fisher – Coming Soon”

Whether they have DoFollow links or NoFollow links, citation sites with links through to local business websites are invaluable to local SEO.Backlinks remain one of most important factors that influence both organic search ranking and local-search/maps ranking. If you’d like to see what the experts say about local link building, check out our Expert LocalContinueContinue reading “Top Citation Sites With DoFollow and NoFollow Links – Updated 2020”

Fighting Google My Business spam is one of the most effective ways to climb rankings in local SEO, but is the uptake as common among agencies as local SEO experts?From just a quick glance at local SEO Twitter, you’d think that spam fighting is what dominates many local SEOs’ working days. But our Local SearchContinueContinue reading “[POLL] Why Aren’t More Local SEOs Investing in Spam Removal?”

In association with Local University, we’re excited to offer you 10% off LocalU Advanced Virtual, a conference packed to the gills with advanced local search insights and tactics from the best in the business, taking place 8am-5pm CT on Wednesday, June 3rd.What is LocalU Advanced Virtual? The world’s leading local search-focused conference, featuring talks fromContinueContinue reading “Get 10% Off LocalU Advanced with BrightLocal”

Checking whether a business is listed on the top citation sites can be a time-intensive task.But with 80% of consumers losing trust in local businesses if they spot inconsistent business names, addresses, and phone numbers online, accurate business listings can be make or break for many customers.At BrightLocal, our mission is to make local marketingContinueContinue reading “NEW FREE TOOL: Scan Top Citations Sites with the Local Listings Health Scanner”

Advance Your Agency is a brand-new BrightLocal series, designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and advice necessary to take your agency operations to the next level.This month we focus on review management – a key component of local SEO success.Local SEOs know just how important online reviews are when it comes to gainingContinueContinue reading “How Can I Educate My Clients on the Benefits of Review Management?”

Blake Denman is the President and Founder of local SEO agency, RicketyRoo Inc. In this article, Blake will explain just how you can help your business stand out from the rest by finding your own unique benchmark.You’ve spent a lot of time figuring out all the keywords you want to rank for. Now what? YourContinueContinue reading “How to Determine a Benchmark for Local SEO Work”

Checking whether a business is listed on the top citation sites can be a time-intensive task.But with 80% of consumers losing trust in local businesses if they spot inconsistent business names, addresses, and phone numbers online, accurate business listings can be make or break for many customers.At BrightLocal, our mission is to make local marketingContinueContinue reading “NEW FREE TOOL: Scan Top Citations Sites With the Local Listings Health Scanner”