Beginner

Google My Business is a core element of local SEO, so it’s important to highlight at this point just how crucial it is that your listing data is accurate and ...

This is an edited excerpt of the ‘Positioning Yourself’ lesson from Claire Carlile’s free ‘How to Land Your First Local SEO Client’ course in BrightLocal Academy.  We’re going to explore ...

Local business citations management is a core part of local SEO and can be a great foundation to build upon, especially for businesses just starting out on their journey and ...

This complete guide to online customer reviews covers several key areas: why they’re important, how to generate and respond to them, and how to make the most of online reviews ...

This guide to Google My Business (GMB) explains what local business listings are, how to use GMB, and the features available to local businesses for Google My Business optimization. Read ...

(Updated Feb 2021 to include Local Search Grid competitor GMB tracking) If you’re wondering who your competitors are, what their local SEO strategies are, and if there’s a gap in ...

With years of experience in both SEO and digital marketing, Steve Wiideman is a trusted pro in his field. In this article, he explains how you can rank in Google ...

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 ...

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. So, you’ve just ...

Building a strong Twitter following for a local business is tough. It seems like only big brands, politicians, and celebrities get attention.  There’s also a ton of information on how ...

MerchantCircle is one of the more widely-known business listings directories out there, so it’s no surprise that everyone from restaurateurs to plumbers want their businesses listed there. Beyond that, it’s ...

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 ...