500+ Citation Sites for 100 US Cities [Updated 2021] Building and cleaning up local business citations is an essential, ‘table stakes’ task for any business that wants to rank well in local search. It’s easy to find out which citations have the highest authority, but authority isn’t everything. Local and industry relevance is also very… Read More

Jamie Pitman
January 18th, 2021

UPDATED December 18th, 2020: Added news of Preview Call History rolling out to Google My Business As we approach Christmas, there seems to be no let-up in the fast pace of updates and tests in Google My Business. At BrightLocal, we may have been busy releasing a detailed piece of research, a complete guide to… Read More

Jamie Pitman
December 15th, 2020

Advance Your Agency is a BrightLocal series designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and advice necessary to take your agency operations to the next level.  As in any industry where trust has to be placed in an expert or authority, there are sharks in SEO. While we in local search like to think of… Read More

Jamie Pitman
November 18th, 2020

You asked, we listened! Our users wanted a faster, friction-free way to get reviews from their happiest customers, and that’s why today we’re launching the highly anticipated ‘Direct-to-Review’ setting for Get Reviews. It’s a simple change, but one that could make a world of difference to your review generation. With Direct-to-Review switched on, positive reviewers… Read More

Jamie Pitman
October 29th, 2020

We’re excited to again be partnering with Local University to offer BrightLocal readers 10% off LocalU Advanced Virtual, the online conference filled with advanced local search insights and tactics from the brightest minds and biggest names in the business, this time taking place 9am-5.30pm ET on Tuesday, November 10th. The last virtual event, back in June… Read More

Jamie Pitman
October 26th, 2020

Advance Your Agency is a BrightLocal series designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and advice necessary to take your agency operations to the next level.  This month we focus on pricing, something that can be a thorny and difficult issue for all kinds of agencies. Introduction One of the most common questions we… Read More

Jamie Pitman
September 24th, 2020

When you think of reputation, what do you think of? It’s a good bet that online reviews will spring immediately to mind. Little wonder, given how vital they are to local businesses today and how much they influence the opinions and actions of potential customers. The truth is, reputation marketing for local businesses goes well… Read More

Jamie Pitman
September 4th, 2020

It’s a tough time for everyone, but local businesses and their suppliers are going to be some of the hardest-hit by the outbreak of Covid-19. However, it’s not all doom and gloom – we’ve all had to think in ways we never have before, and for some that means being more kind and more creative.… Read More

Jamie Pitman
July 23rd, 2020

Google Local Guides write reviews, share photos, add or edit business information, and check facts on Google Maps. Joining the Local Guides program is quick and simple, so you can be earning points and benefits from your Google contributions in just minutes. Find out how to become a Local Guide and help make Google Maps… Read More

Jamie Pitman
July 16th, 2020