Google is always changing its famed algorithms. Sometimes the Goliath of Search announces the changes; other times it just makes them. Usually, since Google didn’t announce a change, someone stumbles upon something that feels different and then tests it before writing about what they think is going on. A host of SEO marketing experts then […]
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Google is always changing its search and related advertising functions. Most of the time users don’t even notice the changes. For instance, most of you probably didn’t notice when Google lessened the prominence of organic search results and started throwing paid search results above them. And you probably didn’t notice that instead of seven results
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When people search for things such as Italian restaurants or hardware stores, Google assumes they are seeking local options so it returns local results. For instance, if you search for Italian restaurant and you’re in Omaha, a famous New York City trattoria won’t show up. What comes up, complete with star ratings, addresses, and hours,
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Quietly announced in August and fully implemented in November, Google has once again changed the rules for local searches. While this update was not a change in local search ranking factors, it dramatically changed the way local business information is displayed in the search engine results page. These changes may not be a good thing
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Have you searched for a local business recently? Was the display the same as you remember? Probably not! You know that Google continuously alters their algorithm to improve user experience. After all, the customers who searched for your business online were Google customers first. However, the latest change involved the Google Local Search display. Here’s
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We love nothing more than to hear about customers traveling to your business from faraway places because they found your website and were completely wowed! But we also understand the importance of giving your local customers plenty of attention. At the end of the day, they’re your best source for continued patronage. So… Make sure
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Have you ever wondered how Google Places or Local Search finds your business? The answer might be different than you expect. To gain a basic understanding of how Google gathers businesses for search results in a given area, we should first define the term “centroid.” A centroid is the center of a geographic region. If
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A recent study has found that a majority of physicians and practice managers do not know how to successfully advertise and maintain the online presence of their practice. The most common mistake amongst them was that they tended to focus all of their marketing efforts on a single tactic. It is very easy for practice
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If you are a small medical practice or office, attracting new patients may be difficult. Today, patients seldom turn to the Yellow Pages to find a doctor in their local area. Instead, they are more likely to turn to the internet to find recommendations and listings for doctors in their area. One of the best
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Over the past few years, Google has rolled out many updates to their ranking algorithm, dramatically altering the way websites appear in search results. While the previous algorithmic updates primarily focused on backlinks and site content, this latest one focuses on local search results, which is especially crucial in today’s smartphone era. Although Google did
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