Google Verification PIN

    Google + Local Listing Verification PIN It’s important to get the Google local listings verified for each of our clients business locations. Each of the locations will receive a postcard from Google in the mail with a verification PIN number on it. (see postcard below) We need to enter this PIN in order to complete […]

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    What is Local SEO?

    Local SEO What is Local SEO and how does it affect my rankings? Local SEO is a specialized kind of online marketing that increases visibility for businesses interested in ranking for geographically-related keywords. A large part of Local SEO involves ranking in the Local algorithms, as well as ranking well in the organic results for […]

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    Yelp Local Listing

    Yelp: www.biz.yelp.com Yelp is one of the most well-known and popular local directories. Over 84 million people visited Yelp in the third quarter of 2012. Consumers can use Yelp to find local businesses and allows visitors to leave reviews, ratings and upload photos of businesses. Yelp Business accounts offer a suite of free tools that include […]

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    YellowPages Local Listing

    YellowPages: www.yp.com YellowPages (YP) is North America’s largest local search, media and advertising company. Millions of searches occur daily using YP products to find, compare and select local merchants. How do I add my business to yp.com? Go to: http://adsolutions.yp.com/SSO/Login Click “Get Started” You may run across ads/upgrade requests throughout the process of filling out information – […]

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    CitySearch Local Listing

    CitySearch (CityGrid): www.citysearch.com Citysearch partners with InfoUSA for local business data. They offer an Express Update service that allows merchants to update their listing data as well as add new businesses. Once you’ve added your business please allow 1 – 2 months for the information to be on Citysearch. How do I add my business to […]

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    Manta Local Listing

    Manta: www.manta.com Manta helps small businesses profit, connect and grow through the largest online community dedicated entirely to small business. How do I add my business to Manta.com? On the homepage click “+add your business” Follow the steps/enter information accordingly You will need to verify the listing via phone – they will give you a code […]

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    SuperPages Local Listing

    Creating a SuperPages Local Business Listing SuperPages: www.superpages.com Superpages.com is the local expert, and another one of the top online resource for finding business information and insights. SuperPages helps millions of consumers find local business information from driving directions and hours of operation to photo, links directly to their website and customer reviews. How do I […]

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    Foursquare Local Listing

    Creating an Foursquare Local Business Listing Foursquare: www.foursquare.com Foursquare is a location-based social network that relies on a mobile app, which allows people to “check-in” to your business, write comments, leave tips, and share information on Facebook and Twitter. Once you have claimed your listing on Foursquare you have the ability to edit your business information, […]

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    Angie’s List Local Listing

    Creating an Angie’s List Local Business Listing Angie’s List: www.angieslist.com Nationwide there are millions of visitors on this site to check reviews to find the best service providers locally. Some of the service providers shown on Angie’s List include roofers, plumbers, house cleaning, mechanics/handymen, doctors and dentists and much more. Angie’s List collects ratings and reviews […]

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    Hotfrog Local Listing

    Creating a Hotfrog Local Business Listing Hotfrog: www.hotfrog.com A Hotfrog Local is a tool for you to create demand for your business. It helps you convey exactly what’s different about your products and services, add images, create coupons and put your business’ unique approach and personality in front of people searching online. How do I add […]

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