It’s standard practice to look up a local business online before calling for their services. In fact, 35% of consumers search online multiple times per week to find local products and services, including plumbing. An estimated 21% of consumers report using an internet search for this purpose on a daily basis. This makes it important…
Last updated Jan 14, 2025. Online reviews are a powerful deciding factor for consumers. Just like search engines rely on local backlinks and SEO-focused website content as a local SEO ranking factor, people rely on local online reviews to determine whether a business will offer products or services that will satisfy their expectations. Sites like…
If you want to rank your local business higher in Google, you’re going to need backlinks. According to local SEO statistics, like these results from a WhiteSpark survey, backlinks are a contributing factor in organic and map pack rankings. However, unlike traditional link building, local SEO requires that you attract backlinks from local websites, specifically….
Now more than ever, it’s important for businesses to get Google reviews. Local buyers are turning to online reviews for information from their online peers about who they can trust. In this article, we’ll cover why Google reviews are important and some ways to get ones that drive powerful results for your business online. Why…
If you want your business to show up at the top of a Google search, getting your Google Business Profile right is a must. The ranking factors associated with your Google Business Profile account for as much as 36% of the factors that determine where Google positions you in the search results. Nobody really knows…
Last updated Jan 14, 2025. When searching for local SEO statistics online, it’s hard to find data points that are current and accurate. For example, there’s a common statistic thrown around about how 97% of search engine users search for local businesses online. While that sounds believable and might be true, I couldn’t find a…
Last updated Jan 14, 2025. Overall, Google’s algorithm ranks websites in their search results based on 200 different factors. This can make it difficult for businesses to know where to focus their efforts. The factors vary depending on the type of search results we’re looking at. For businesses focused on local SEO, we’re usually looking…
For 76% of the population, before they visit a retail store, restaurant, or service business, they first consult the internet. If someone moves to a new city and is seeking a gym membership, for example, they might start their research by looking for the one closest to their new home with a “gyms near me”…
A Google Business Profile (formerly known as Google Business Profile) is an excellent tool for raising your company’s local profile. It is free to use and shows your profile on Google Search, Google Shopping, and Google Maps, helping to make your business much more visible to potential customers. The power of Google is undeniable. Not…
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