Google is changing the way local search results are displayed for users and that change isn’t a small one. Many have been waiting for the shift as Google has been working hard to strengthen their Google Places offering in 2010. In looking at the changes and digesting the numerous experts blogging on their take, it’s …
Finding a trusted source, it’s a challenge for business owners in many things to run your business. Good news, I have the best source for a business owner or marketing person to learn best practices of SEO and Local Search. Coming to the Minneapolis and St. Paul area on May 13th is Local University. Local …
I’m headed out to Spokane, Washington tomorrow to sit in on the one day Local University put on by GetListed.org. This local search focused workshop is being headed up by David Mihm, Matt McGee, Mike Blumenthal as well as some other great small business Internet marketing minds. As much as anything I’m looking forward …
I just finished reading You’ve Been Yelped, a great article on Yelp.com put out by Inc Magazine writer Max Chafkin. Two weeks ago David Mihm outlined Yelp’s Coming of Age in a detailed post. If you’re into local Internet marketing at all, read them both. Max illustrated both the good and the bad for small …
Google announced their new Favorite Places on Google feature today mixing Google maps, window decals and mobile phones to benefit consumers. In a nutshell, over 100,000 businesses (to start) are receiving decals for their business window/storefront that include a bar code. When scanned with your phone (includes iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and more) you get the …
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