Local SEO & Small Business Marketing Tips

Google's Updated Local Ranking Tips: Essential Takeaways for Small Businesses and SEO Pros

Guide to Google's 2025 local ranking updates: boost prominence with quality backlinks and reviews, optimize relevance via detailed Business Profiles, and leverage AI citations for enhanced local search visibility.

By Mark Raffen · September 29 2025 Google Business Profile, local seo

How to Align GBP Categories with URL Structure Using AI Prompts for Local SEO and GEO

Unlock AI-powered prompts to seamlessly align your Google Business Profile categories with website URLs, boosting local SEO visibility and driving more targeted traffic from city-specific searches like "plumber near me" in your area.

By Dave Cosper · September 09 2025 local seo, website, Google Business Profile, GBP

2025 Strategies for AI-Interpretable Local SEO Content: Building E-E-A-T for GEO Citations and Trust

Discover actionable 2025 strategies for creating AI-interpretable local SEO content that builds E-E-A-T signals, aligns with GEO best practices, and boosts citations in Google AI Overviews for service-area businesses seeking hyperlocal dominance and trusted visibility.

By Dave Cosper · September 03 2025 google, local seo, gmb, Google Business Profile

Bing Places for Business: The Overlooked Key to a Complete Online Presence

Bing Places for Business is often overlooked, but it’s essential for local SEO. Learn how Microsoft’s OpenAI partnership, new dashboard updates, and unique features like Announcements can boost your visibility in search and AI results.

By Tina Lane · September 01 2025 bing, bing places, google, Google Business Profile

Optimizing Google Business Profile Q&A for Local SEO: Expert Tips and Strategies

Discover essential 2025 strategies for optimizing your Google Business Profile Q&A to boost local SEO, enhance voice search visibility, and secure citations in AI Overviews through proactive FAQs, keyword integration, timely responses, and GEO best practices for service-area businesses.

By Mark Raffen · August 28 2025 local seo, Google Business Profile, schema, featured

How to Boost Local Business Citations in AI-Generated Responses: Essential AIO Strategies for 2025

Discover proven Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) strategies to boost your local business citations in AI-generated responses, enhancing visibility and authority in 2025's AI-driven search landscape.

By EZlocal · July 30 2025 Google Business Profile, GEO, AIO, local seo

Local SEO Takeaways from Google I/O 2025

Discover the top local SEO updates from Google I/O 2025 and learn how your business can stay visible in the age of AI-powered search.

By Mark Raffen · May 23 2025 google, google io, local seo, Google Business Profile

How to Merge Duplicate Google Business Profiles: A Step-by-Step Guide (2025 Update)

Learn how to merge duplicate Google Business Profiles with this comprehensive, up-to-date guide for 2025, designed to help you merge any potential duplicate listings and enhance your local SEO.

By EZlocal · April 22 2025 Google Business Profile, local seo, local

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