Local SEO & Small Business Marketing Tips

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 Fix a Suspended Google Business Profile for a Service-Area Type Business

Google listing suspended? Here is a detailed process for appealing a suspended Google Business Profile for a service-area type business.

By EZlocal · April 14 2025 gmb, google

Why Your GMB Was Suspended, and What You Can Do!

Has your Google My Business page been suspended? Here's a list of common triggers, and tips for recovering your account!

By Brandon Kosters · March 27 2023 google, google my business, gmb, seo

Customer Review Building Tips

Customer reviews are a fundamental part of your local marketing efforts and online reputation. If you can get enough good ones, they can go a long ways. A slew of good reviews can boost both your local search ranking as well as click-through rate (CTR), which should ultimately lead to converting more customers. 90% of consumers say an online review is as important as a personal recommendation while 72% say that positive reviews make them trust a local business more. Below is a breakdown of some of the things that our team, and other industry experts, have found to be effective tactics in building high-value customer reviews for your business. Tips on Building Customer Reviews (in no particular order) Politely askYou should coach your staff to notice when you have a highly satisfied customer, and to politely ask, “Would you be willing to leave us a review?” If you have the customer’s email, personally send them a link (see...

By Edward Hokinson · June 22 2021 reviews, reputation, gmb

Q: It is 2020. I have an Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/GMB, does my business really need a website?

A: Having a grand social presence anywhere is a great thing, but you absolutely need a website for your business.

By Derek McKenzie · May 08 2020 website, Instagram, facebook, seo

Keeping Your Google Listing Accurate During COVID-19

There’s no denying that these are hard times for local businesses all over the country. During this time, EZlocal is committed to making sure our customers are kept updated on any developments affecting local SEO.

By Dave Cosper · March 26 2020 google, gmb, covid-19

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