Category : Local Marketing Industry Updates

Facebook Graph Search – Facebook enters SEARCH

Announced this morning in Menlo Park, California, Facebook unveiled they are now officially in the ‘search’ business, with a product called Graph Search. This is a game changer. Yelp and Google are taking keen note. Fact is, Facebook just instantly has become a destination for Local Search. Although not yet available, you can become a […]

External Link Building for Local – Local Business Link Tips, Google+ Local Dashboard

Home Local Marketing Industry Weekly Update – #37 – January 9, 2013 The Local Marketing Industry Weekly Update, presented by Scott Gallagher. Scott is the co-founder of Local Marketing Source and has become the recognized expert in providing local marketing services to local businesses. Local Biz Builders: http://www.localbizbuilders.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/localmarketingsource Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/localim LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2260936?trk=tyah

Service Area Businesses – Apple Rumors – 2013 Local SEO Predictions

Local Marketing Industry Weekly Update – #36 – 01-03-13 THIS WEEK: This week’s agenda: This Week • Service Area Business with a verified social local Google+ page? Delete It • Rumor: Apple May Buy Crowdsourced Mapping App Waze • 2013 Predictions for Local SEO The Local Marketing Industry Weekly Update, presented by Scott Gallagher. Scott […]

NORAD Challenges, 70% Keyword Mark, Google Maps in iOS, Updated Review Content Policy

Local Marketing Industry Weekly Update – #35 – 12-19-21 THIS WEEK: This week’s agenda: • Google Challenges NORAD In Tracking Santa, Launches Google Santa Tracker • Keyword Not Provided Passes 70% as Chrome Makes ALL Searches HTTPS • Google Map for iOS Ships • Google Updates Review Content Policy • Google Running Feedback Experiment That’s […]

SMB Facebook Disconnect, Great Author Photos,Universal OneBox Display, Webmaster messages black hat

Local Marketing Industry Weekly Update – #34 – December 12, 2012 THIS WEEK: · The Disconnect Between What SMBs Use Facebook For and What Consumers Use it For · What Makes for a Good Author Photo in the Local Results? · Local Onebox Display Now Upgraded to New Universal OneBox Display · 90% Of Google […]

Apple’s Map Debacle, Google+ Social Merg, Google Acquired Incentive Targeting, Same Day Local Delivery and Wal-Mart

Local Marketing Industry Weekly Update – #32 – November 28, 2012 This week’s agenda: • A second head rolls in the wake of Apple’s map debacle • Having Issues with Your G+Local Social Merge? My Advice: Don’t • Google Acquires Incentive Targeting For Coupon Programs • Google+ Page 500 Error Bug & Work Around • […]

Google Update, Groupon to Local, Google Maps & iTunes, Local Targeting Improvements, TIPS

Local Marketing Industry Weekly Update – #31 – November 21, 2012 This week’s agenda: • No, That Wasn’t A Panda Update — But One Is Coming • Groupon Makes Bid To Become Local (Deals) Search Engine • Google Maps App A Step Closer To iTunes Submission • Google Introduces Targeting Improvements To Help More Marketers […]

Massive Conversion Study – Keyword data going away – Google has lost in China – Local Search Volume

Home Local Marketing Industry Weekly Update – #30 – November 15, 2012 This week’s agenda: Weekly Tips Last Week, 2nd Tier Profile. This Week → Review Acquisition Systems for Local Businesses – Next Week – social media footprint for Local Business minimum requirements THIS WEEK • Study: 36 Percent Of Mobile Automotive Searchers Convert “Within […]

Facebook Stock Pops, Apple Mini and Local, Video Ads, Yelp Sting Op, Qype Acquisition

Local Marketing Industry Weekly Update – #29 – October 31, 2012 This week’s agenda: This Week • Google May Go Public With Its Human Search Quality Rater Guidelines • Yelp Adds Restaurant Menus (And Images) • The Future of SMB POS Defined by GoPago’s Free POS System The Local Marketing Industry Weekly Update, presented by […]

Facebook Stock Pops, Apple Mini and Local, Video Ads, Yelp Sting Op, Qype Acquisition

Local Marketing Industry Weekly Update – #28 – October 24th, 2012 This week’s agenda: • Facebook stock pops 21% • Coming To You Live From The Apple (Mini) Event • Now Playing: Video Ads Arrive On LinkedIn • After Sting Operation, Yelp Outs 8 Businesses That It Caught Trying To Buy Reviews • Welcoming Qype […]