Introducing Google My Business (GMB)! After years of struggle in upgrading Places and merging local into Plus, Google is finally approaching the point where they have a solid platform addressing the needs of small businesses. In this Local Marketing Source webinar, “What to Do With the NEW Google My Business”, industry expert Scott Gallagher will […]
Discussions on Hiring a Professional Sales Person
The following is is taken from the private Facebook group for Local Marketing Source Members. This exclusive group available to all active LMS Members is where local marketers discuss real business, real clients and real profits. Access the group for a month and see for yourself how this is the best source of current real-world […]
HostGator Coupon Code for Spring 2013
There are a ton of different choices when it comes to website hosting. In our experience at Local Marketing Source we have gone through many poor hosting companies. It seems rare to find a company that is reasonably priced and still offers reliability and access to a real technical support person if there is an […]
Using the New Adwords Keyword Planner for Local SEO Keyword Research
Defining Small Business Service Areas for Local SEO
Ever wonder how the search engines select the most relevant businesses to display in the local business results? I do too and it turns out this is a huge challenge for the search engines. Even the big boys like Google, Yahoo and Bing are still trying to figure this one out. To date, a large […]
Ten Tips for Building Your Business Squidoo Lens
In the marketing toolbox for local businesses, there are several options to help promote a local business using the Internet. We all know that social media is taking business by storm and search engines drive more traffic to a website than all other mediums combined. The following strategy takes the top two online methods to […]
How to Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
The best online marketers make use of a variety of tools available to them on the internet and this certainly includes YouTube, the world’s largest video sharing site. Video marketing has quickly proven itself as one of the most effective ways to market products online, as it brings both a visual and an interactive element […]
How to Select A Qualified SEO Consultant to Improve Search Engine Rankings
There are many benefits you can receive from a professional Search Engine Optimization consultant, expert and or company. Throughout the world many professionals offer a variety of services to help improve a website. Unfortunately, there also exist plenty of unethical so-called SEO experts looking to cash in on your needs to improve your website’s performance […]
Have You Thought About Using Twitter for Your Local Business Marketing Strategy?
Social Media Marketing is the explosive new technique that Local Businesses have been flocking to as of late. Why? Well, Social Media platforms, like Twitter, are one of the quickest ways to get your business in front of droves of people within seconds. However, many Local Businesses are finding that, to use Twitter effectively, you […]
I’m A Local Business Owner…Who Cares About The WORLD Wide Web?
Let’s be upfront right from the beginning. Local business owners never have enough time. You are constantly fighting the fire of the day, managing employees, servicing customers and handling finances along with all the other “hats” you wear. So, why should you care about what is happening online when your “bread and butter” comes from […]
