Local SEO Research

Recent research from BrightLocal has revealed that the average local business ranking 1-3 in Google Local has an average of 85 SEO citations, and that there is a correlation between higher numbers of citations and higher rankings in Google Local. (These findings are based on 122,125 local businesses found using 18,580 related keywords.) This supports […]

Jamie Pitman
August 24th, 2018

In local search, SEO citations are an incredibly important piece of the puzzle. Keeping your name, address and phone number (NAP) consistent across the internet helps Google decide where a business should rank in local search results, and impacts consumers’ trust in a business. While it’s clear that consistent citations are a necessary foundation for local […]

Rosie Murphy
August 16th, 2018

Google My Business is one of the most useful tools local businesses have in their arsenal. But while it is undoubtedly a must-have tool for businesses wanting to connect with customers, it’s not without its challenges. Following our recent poll exploring which fixes our users want from Google, we wanted to drill down into the […]

Rosie Murphy
July 5th, 2018

As first reported by Mike Blumenthal last Thursday, Google have confirmed that anonymous Google reviews have been removed from public view, stating: “We do not allow anonymous reviews today and we’ve removed legacy anonymous reviews.” Mike had already done the sterling work of reporting on their disappearance from review counts at the end of May. […]

Jamie Pitman
June 25th, 2018

Google is the unmistakable boss of the SEO industry, but as we all know, great power brings with it great responsibility. With SEOs having to jump at every new change that Google implements, it only makes sense to uncover the niggles that are making their jobs more difficult. To help Google decide what they need to […]

Rosie Murphy
May 24th, 2018

Welcome to BrightLocal’s 2018 Voice Search for Local Business Study We’re living in a voice-activated world, with Google Home, Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, and Microsoft’s Cortana making it into more consumers’ homes—and pockets. But while the onslaught of voice search is well-established, there has been comparatively little exploration of its impact on local businesses. To […]

Rosie Murphy
April 26th, 2018