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Why Call Tracking Numbers in Local SEO Make Me Angry
At a recent event I found myself ranting – yes, really, ranting and I understand there’s video – about what I think is a very big deal for SMBs and those who market for them. The topic at hand was call tracking and local search. Over the course of my …
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5 For Friday — Links, Stories & Posts For Your Weekend
1. Dusting The Website For Spring: Optimization and SEO Cleaning — SEOmoz How long has it been since you spent some time cleaning up your website? I’m sure for many of us, it’s been far too long. In this post, Scott Wyden Kivowitz gives some great tips for dusting on-site and off. …
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What Local U can do for Your Business
With Local U just around the corner, I’m getting really excited about the opportunity it’s bringing to New Orleans. While there are so many things I love about the this city, it’s not necessarily known for its booming tech industry… yet. Local businesses could use a technological boost, and that’s …
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5 For Friday — Links, Stories & Posts For Your Weekend
1. Bing Places For Business replaces Bing Business Portal – Small Business Search Marketing Bing has made some significant changes in its local business listing management platform. Bing Places will replace the old Bing Business Portal, and along with the name change comes a simpler system that strips away much of the non-local …
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5 For Friday — Links, Stories & Posts For Your Weekend
1. Back to Basics: Meta Descriptions 101 – Search Engine Journal If you haven’t looked at your meta descriptions in over a year or 6 months, it may be time to refresh your meta data. Meta descriptions are the ones that will show up in search results, so they should sound …
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Google Places For Business Dashboard Update: News Roundup
Earlier this month, Google started slowly rolling out the new Google Places For Business Dashboard which includes an updated interface, deeper integration with Plus, and a promise of faster updates. The dashboard is now available to all new users in the U.S. To help better understand the new features, we …
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5 For Friday — Links, Stories & Posts For Your Weekend
1. The Marketing Value of YouTube – SEO MOZ The author here discusses the impacts YouTube can have for your product. YouTube is a great resource if you are looking to build your brand. It is important that you put up quality videos over the quantity of videos. Check out the article for …
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7 SEO Myths You Don’t Need to Worry About
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is already complex enough—and with the many myths that have sprung up around it, it’s even harder to understand the ins and outs of page rank, keywords, and website optimization. Here are 7 myths that will help separate fact from fiction when it comes to SEO. …
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5 for Friday — Links, Stories, & Posts for Your Weekend
1. Who is Winning the Apple vs. Google iPhone Driving Directions Battle? Too Close to Call — Mike Blumenthal Even if you don’t keep up with the war between Apple and Google, you’re probably familiar with Apple Maps and it’s not-so-impressive emergence last fall. Well, since then, the app’s gotten its ducks …
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5 for Friday — Links, Stories, & Posts for Your Weekend
1. Top 4 Strategic SEO Trends to Watch for in 2013 – Search Engine Journal Don’t get lost in the mix! Take a broad look at your organization to make sure you’re producing top quality content, including social media, making your site mobile friendly, and understanding the knowledge graph. 2. Google Announces Retirement …
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