Local Brand Loyalty Takeaways From That Time Ace Hardware Was Trending
Study the Ace Hardware playbook and build an experience at the local business you’re running or marketing that customers love to remember, share, and even champion!
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How to Optimize Your Place of Worship’s Google Business Profile to Create a Warm Welcome
Ongoing efforts with elements like updates, photos, and review responses show that your institution is an active, welcoming one that cares to be found and chosen by neighbors. Learn how to optimize your place of worship’s Google Business Profile with Miriam’s eight tips.
How to Leave the Best Possible Negative Review for a Local Business
Consumer feedback is an essential gift to local businesses, helping them continuously improve customer satisfaction, but it can be both effectively given and gratefully received with a little extra care for civility on both sides.
8 Prep Steps for Better Local Business Client Meetings
Discover eight essential steps to elevate your local business client meetings from mundane to meaningful. With the right preparation, consultations can be opportunities for living and learning well!
Regaining Trust: Lessons Learned From Losing a Local SEO Client
Discover the three reasons why Joy lost a local SEO client, and how she remedied her mistakes and rectified the situation. Learn more from Joy at MozCon 2024.
How to Acknowledge and Cope with Fear of Local Business Reviews
Review neglect can erode your local business’ reputation, but fear of reviews is valid. Miriam Ellis walks you through acknowledging, reframing, and diminishing fears you or your clients may have.
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5 Trends in Content Localization + 1 to Keep an Eye On
From tailored product offerings to studying evolving SERPs worldwide, learn how multinational brands navigate linguistic and cultural nuances to connect authentically with consumers.
Cognitive Science Meets SEO: Why True Localization Matters
Connect with diverse audiences across the globe by embracing a multi-local strategy. Explore how brands can merge cognitive science with local expertise.
14 Local Search Developments You Need to Know About From Q1 2024
From new European local SERPs and the GBP site shutdown to a grab bag of Google developments, Miriam Ellis recaps Q1 2024 local SEO news so you won’t miss a thing!
Claddagh: How Local Businesses Inspire Love, Loyalty, and Friendship
Miriam relays an old local business tale, with more than a dozen inspiring examples of love, loyalty, and friendship between local businesses and their customers. She ends with tips for removing barriers to form lasting business relationships.
How to Create the Most Basic Google Business Profile Video with Canva, Even If You’re Not Great At This Stuff!
Miriam takes you through how to create engaging videos step-by-step using Canva. Let your local business come to life on film!
How to Create a Decent One-Page Local Business Site in the Face of the Google Website Shutdown
Nothing could be worse for a business than existing customers thinking you no longer exist. With millions of Google Business Profile websites being shut down, Miriam Ellis outlines your options for a free/cheap replacement site, with tons of tips for making a strong 1-page presence.