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AI Is Here, and It’s Affecting Your SEO: A Look at Google’s RankBrain
In late October, Google announced that they are actively using an artificial intelligence algorithm called RankBrain as part of the search results engine. This has rolled out slowly since early 2015 and has become a factor for website owners and search marketers to pay attention to, according to Bloomberg. “RankBrain has become …
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Google My Business Brings the Holiday Cheer with Special Office Hours Pre-Sets
Yesterday, a new My Business feature was published by Google in the product forums. This new feature allows business owners to pre-set special hours to their My Business listing for holiday closings or special times that are exceptions to your day-to-day office hours. There is more information in Google Support documentation. If …
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‘Tis the Season: Ten Ways to Enhance Your Online Presence All Year Round
Traffic to your website depends on how relevant your landing page is in relation to the terms being searched and how well optimized your site is in the eyes of Google. If demand for your products and services is low for a certain time of the year, chances are search …
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A Little Bit Goes a Long Way: Small Steps For Improving Your Online Presence
Establishing your online presence can seem like a daunting task for small businesses or those who are less knowledgeable about the tech world. Fortunately, there are a few simple ways to market your brand and engage your customers without the hassle. Taking actions like creating social media accounts, keeping your …
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Retool Your Online Presence: 3 Tips for Small Auto and Home Repair Businesses
Everyone can relate to the frustration surrounding a defunct air conditioning unit or a well-traveled car falling apart—which is part of the reason why HVAC and auto repair companies are ubiquitous, particularly in the small business arena. As it stands today, there are over 1 million home and auto emergency …
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Franchise Marketing: If You Aren’t Following These 4 Tips, You Aren’t Doing It Right
Franchise opportunities and the franchise sector grew by a whopping 28,800 jobs in June 2015, according to the latest report from the ADP Research Institute. It’s true: franchises in the U.S. are growing at a powerful rate. With this growth comes a need for specific digital marketing solutions to deliver …
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Hang Out with LocalU and SI to Master the Art of Facebook for Business
With the recent changes to Facebook’s business integration, business owners may be puzzled about how to best use the social platform for marketing and customer interaction. These questions and more will be answered this Friday, September 25 at 11 a.m. EST at Local University’s live hangout featuring Search Influence CEO …
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Ya-Who? The Slow Decline Has Already Begun for Yahoo’s Local Listing Service
Changes can surprise the SEO world (looking at you, phantom Google updates), and sometimes, changes can be seen a mile away. This is when everyone should look at Yahoo and their local listings. Their importance is diminishing every day, and eventually they will be a thing of the past, like …
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For Small Law Practices, Online Resources Can Be Judge & Jury
For many solo practitioners and small law firms just starting out, establishing a consistent client base is the number one priority. In the increasingly competitive land of marketing your law practice, it’s imperative to look beyond the traditional methods such as putting your picture on a billboard, directly contacting potential …
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Word of Mouth in the Digital Age: The Importance of Online Reviews
Having just moved, I’ve spent a lot of my free time shopping on Amazon. From new bathmats to nice wine glasses, a majority of my paychecks have gone towards furnishing my new house. One thing I really needed, though, was a solution to the rock of a mattress that came …
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