Local SEO Insights

We’re fast approaching the midpoint of the year, and at BrightLocal we’re showing no signs of slowing down. Today we’re pleased to announce another new improvement to our Reputation Manager product. This marks the third—yes, third!—feature release for Reputation Manager in 2019. Introducing Link Mode Link Mode builds on the success of Kiosk Mode, a […]

Kristian Bannister
May 17th, 2019

There are all sorts of links, URLs, and IDs associated with Business Profiles on Google, each of which is used to direct people to Google Maps, the Knowledge Panel, and beyond. But if you want to get to them, it’s not as simple as copying a URL from Google, as these can change based on […]

Jamie Pitman
May 10th, 2019

Investing in Google Ads for your client’s local business can increase local foot traffic, in-store sales, and qualified leads. But how do you do this at a low cost whilst tailoring your strategy to your client’s services and business goals? Powered by Search’s Director of Paid Media, Brandon Coward sheds light on the ever-changing features […]

Brandon Coward
May 8th, 2019

We all want value for money, but that’s especially important when you’re a local business on a smaller budget. Dan Fries emphasizes the importance of optimizing your client’s web presence through core local SEO best practices. Read on as he outlines the five most critical and cost-effective marketing moves. With marketing budgets tightening, businesses are […]

Dan Fries
May 3rd, 2019

Local businesses are lucky to have a wide range of local marketing tools at their disposal to help maximize their chances of being noticed online by potential customers. But, with Google My Business adding more features for local businesses all the time, you could be forgiven for assuming local businesses no longer need to dedicate […]

Rosie Murphy
May 2nd, 2019

Looking to get a local business listed on a host of relevant citation sites instantly? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve collated all the citation sites that require no verification for listing publication and separated them by country (UK, USA, Canada, Australia) below. These are the sites that upon submission, the listing will go […]

Jamie Pitman
April 29th, 2019

We’re incredibly proud of the significant updates we’ve made to the BrightLocal brand, so I thought I’d share with you, dear reader, the story of how we got here. Before we begin, you’ll want to know why it was time for a brand refresh. Take a look below at how the BrightLocal brand has changed […]

Jamie Pitman
April 26th, 2019