Local SEO Insights

This guide to Google My Business (GMB) explains what GMB is, how to use it, and the features available to local businesses. Read on to learn how Google My Business can help your business gain more visibility online!  As years go by and our reliance on the internet only seems to increase, Google has become… Read More

Stephanie Newton
March 5th, 2021

(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 the market for you to exploit, then you’ve come to the right place.  In this overview, we’re to show you how to use BrightLocal’s tools… Read More

Kate Herbert-Smith
February 15th, 2021

If you’ve stumbled upon this page in a bid to learn more about local SEO and local search marketing, then congrats! You’re in the right place. In this guide to local SEO, we’ll walk you through the ins and outs of getting your business found in local search results, from online reviews to citations, local… Read More

Stephanie Newton
December 14th, 2020

If you’re looking for information on how to add your business to Cylex or claim an existing listing on the Cylex business directory, you’ve come to the right place! This guide to adding or claiming your Cylex business listing focuses on Cylex US, but for the most part, the process is the same wherever you… Read More

Rada Daktina
December 1st, 2020

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 Maps – one of the most powerful platforms in local search.  To maximize keyword rankings in Google Maps and Map Packs, a business must set… Read More

Steve Wiideman
September 15th, 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

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 landed your first proper local SEO client. How do you ensure that you provide them with sufficient value in the first six months?  Showing the… Read More

Stephanie Newton
August 13th, 2020

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 to do it, making you feel lost and out of sync with what you really need: a guide on how to use Twitter for local… Read More

Adam Enfroy
August 4th, 2020

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 a valuable citation that helps improve your business’ local listing health. If you want to set up a MerchantCircle business listing, you’ll need to follow… Read More

Rada Daktina
July 21st, 2020