In today's competitive digital landscape, search engine optimization (SEO) is crucial for the success of any small business. However, local and national businesses have distinct needs and requirements when it comes to SEO strategies. Local businesses target a specific geographic area, while national businesses have a broader audience. In this blog post, we will explore [...]
In the digital age, online reviews have become crucial for small businesses, influencing consumer decisions and shaping their online reputation. To help small business owners navigate the world of online reviews effectively, Moz conducted the Local Business Review Survey Report. In this blog post, we will summarize the key findings of the report and provide [...]
Many think SEO is all about ranking reports. In fact, I have seen many companies that use ranking reports as their primary performance indicator. This is a dangerous path, and in fact, though rankings are something to be aware of at a very specific level, they can be very misleading and cause some poor decisions. [...]
Google search has arguably changed more in the last 18 months than in the decade prior. It is something that keeps us search engine optimization pros on constant guard. Generally, the evolution of Google search has been to help improve the user experience and provide better results for searcher's queries. With the recent Google I/O [...]
Updated May 2023: Much of this is still going on and now more. A majority of this post was written in 2014. I keep updating and adding on as I see things in the market when I run into new clients and see how they have been serviced with SEO prior to coming on board. [...]
Fresh off my attendance at the prestigious Local U Advanced conference in Dallas, I'm reminded of a marketing fundamental that I have employed for years and works like a charm, but most small business owners overlook. It is also tremendously beneficial for content marketing ideas. Along with many other quick and easy content ideas for [...]
This is an updated version of a post from last year. Most of this still holds true, to it is very slightly edited for updated info. Today a friend relayed to me a clickbait experience they had and asked me what the point of this was from an SEO perspective. The answer is kind of [...]
Today we are just going to look at some key local ranking factors as we spot them in the wild, by using a state-level search for a business CPA. The specific search was for "best business CPA NJ". This is a typical search someone in NJ might make when looking to find a new CPA [...]
For small businesses in an increasingly competitive digital marketplace, it is always great to find new and easy ways to help set you apart from your competitors. Here's a tip that can boost Google Business Profile performance for you. Coming off of great research done by the folks at Sterly Sky, we are learning that [...]
The latest edition of You Can Be Found Anywhere is from what was a very cold day at Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park in Paterson, NJ. We see the frozen falls and it reminds us that sometimes your marketing seems to be frozen and not going anywhere. Unfreezing Your Digital Marketing Perhaps you had [...]
