Category Archives: Blog

Google My Business Update Rolls Out Worldwide

If you haven’t logged into your Google+ Local, Google+ Brand, or Places Dashboard in the past few days, you’re in for a bit…
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SEO Basics: What Makes a Keyword Attractive?

Finding the perfect keyword is a little bit like panning for gold. You sift through loads of worthless sludge and keep your eyes…
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That WordPress Theme is Killing your SEO

Wordpress truly is a phenomenal piece of design and engineering prowess. In the time previously required to code a single HTML page in…
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Must-have Citation Sources for Canadian Businesses

Building strong, consistent business citations is a key ingredient to any effective local SEO strategy. A citation is simply an online mention of…
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Using the Google Keyword Planner: Video Walkthrough

This summer, Google replaced the Keyword Tool and Traffic Estimator with the Keyword Planner. There are still ongoing changes and usability improvements altering…
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Google Analytics: How to Add a User

After talking enough people through the process, I thought it might be a good idea to just make a video that shows how…
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The Definitive Guide to Image SEO

While there has been an abundance of top-notch content written about off-site SEO, content marketing and local search optimization recently, there isn't much…
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Using Social Media to Dominate Brand Queries

There continues to be lively debate about the degree to which social media influences search rankings. There is little doubt, however, that Google’s…
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Like it or not, Google Plus Local is Here

Earlier than anticipated, and in full force, Google has announced the merger of its Google+ social networking platform and its Google Places business…
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10 Innovative Uses of QR Codes in Local Advertising

Developed in Japan as a means to quickly and accurately track the movement of vehicle parts throughout the manufacturing process, QR codes have…
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