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Did you know that 97% of people learn about a local business online, and 72% of consumers who performed a localized search visited a store within 5 miles? Having a solid local SEO strategy is the first step to putting you on the map.
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Most Recent Articles on Local SEO
Announcing Search Insights from Moz Local!
It's our pleasure to announce a new feature to our Moz Local product: Search Insights! Dive deep into your business reputation, visibility, and site performance in an easy dashboard to make keeping track of your local search efforts easier than ever before.
Stop the Local SEO Tunnel Vision & Think Beyond the Basics
Yes, local SEO is hard. Are you making it harder on yourself, though? In this post, you'll explore the perils of local SEO tunnel vision and how to remain on top with fresh ideas and a new to-do list.
Getting on the Map: The Intro to Local SEO for SABs
Local SEO is tricky when you don't have a dedicated brick-and-mortar storefront. If you've been left wondering how to maximize your presence on Google and in your target markets as an SEO or a service-area business owner, this introductory guide by Joy Hawkins will set you on the right path.
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Why I Stopped Selling SEO Services and You Should, Too
It's no longer just about optimizing your website for Google. It's about optimizing your presence across the web. SEO has tentacles that extend well beyond your website, so it's important that you begin to think of search holistically, taking into account all of the areas that can be optimized.
Announcing the 2015 Local Search Ranking Factors Results
I'm happy to announce that the results of the 2015 Local Search Ranking Factors Survey are in!
The True Cost of Local Business Directories
Are you a local business owner? Explore the hows and whys of submitting your business to local business directories in order to boost your local search visibility on Google.
The New Snack Pack: Where Users are Clicking & How You Can Win
Have you seen the new Snack Pack? Explore Casey Meraz's click test results on Google's new local 3-pack, seeing what's changed, what works, and what the future holds.
Google's Local Snack Pack Shake-Up: What You Need to Know
Google recently shook up the local results in its SERPs, killing the local 7-packs in favor of a 3-pack that resembles the mobile experience. This post tells you everything you need to know about the change and what it means for your local marketing.
Moz Local Officially Launches in the UK
To all Moz Local fans in the UK, I'm excited to announce that your wait is over. As the sun rises "across the pond" this morning, Moz Local is officially live in the United Kingdom!
Advanced Local SEO Competition Analysis
Competition in local search is fierce. While it's typical to do some surface level research on your competitors before entering a market you can go much further down the SEO rabbit hole. In this article we will look at how you can find more competitors, pull their data, and use it to beat them in the search game.
Dissecting and Surviving Google's Local Snack Pack Results
Google's Snack Packs (a.k.a Local Stacks) haven't gotten the best reception in the local business community. Let's take one of these results apart and discover how best to respond to their limitations.
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The Nifty Guide to Local Content Strategy and Marketing
Learn how to grow your target audience and improve your local SEO with a strong local content strategy.
Check Your Local Business Listings in the UK
One of the most consistent refrains from the Moz community as we've released features over the last two years has been the desire to see Moz Local expand to countries outside the U.S. Today I'm pleased to announce that we’re embarking on our journey to global expansion with support for U.K. business listing searches in our Check Listing tool.