Local search is basically geographical search engine optimisation. It’s primarily about ensuring that your business ranks through Google local listings. Expect posts about the latest algorithm updates, local search tips and industry insights.
major ranking drops – Places gets an algorithm update!
ultimate list of local citation sites
users automatically updating your Google Places
Adwords location makeover
justice for Places manipulation – if you threaten Google with legal action
The Attacat Month in Numbers – September 2011
Here’s my recap on what’s been important in Local Search this month:
Google overhauls Places pages
10 top tips for local optimisation
Bing Business Portal (BBP) image control
New Android local functionality
Timeline for listing a new business
Here is a quick summary of the local search news I’ve been reading in June..
Google adds business characteristics to maps listing
2.2 billion local queries on Google
What NOT to do on local business websites
Google now showing local +1 counts
5 creative location-based campaigns for small business to learn from
Attacat Month In Numbers – June 2011
Here’s what I picked up in local search news in May…
Google adds postcode outlines to map one box
Bing adds bulk uploads to local business listing
Google announce that location extension will now be charged on a CPC basis
6 key takeaways from the Local Search Association’s inaugural conference
30% of businesses are using local search as a marketing tool
The Attacat Month In Numbers – May 2011
It’s with you everywhere – it’s mobile! But what’s different in May?
Google reveals mobile ‘wallet’ system – allegedly nicked from PayPal?
Mobile is changing keyword research for companies and agencies
Tablet > mobile men > mobile women
The numbers game – iPhone apps and Android devices
Google News gets location aware
Google Music on Android
Mobile landing page ‘best practices’
We’ve just recently put together a very quick website for Gavin Walker, Senior Broadcast Journalist with the BBC. Nothing special at the moment (and waiting for more content as usual!) – should be updated over the next few days.
More information to follow here about the nature of the experiment [...]
The Attacat Month In Numbers – April 2011
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