Online search is more often than not the starting point in a local consumer’s quest for products and services nearby. In fact, 78% use the Internet to find information about local businesses in their ...

Local search intent is defined as the goal a searcher has when they type a query into a search engine when seeking a resource in a specific geographic location. The local searcher could be looking for ...

Local has evolved from listings management to real experience and engagement. Today, consumers are looking for more personalized experiences and relevant conversations across all touch points. The ...

A local organic competition analysis is an essential early step in defining your strategy as it helps you understand what you’re up against in organic search results. From this competition analysis, ...

AOL opened up for testing a new local search service, finally adding a component to its search engine that many competitors have had for years. Those interested in giving the new service a test-drive ...

Local listing marketing and social media are essential tools for businesses looking to increase market share and visibility, with a staggering 46% of Google searches being location-related. Optimized ...

Service businesses aren’t being discovered through broad “best plumber in the city” searches anymore. They’re found through ...

Local businesses need local customers. While there are many ways to capture potential customers, local search engine optimization can create an excellent source of leads. Local search engine ...

Company adds Insider Pages' city guides and user reviews to complement its own Citysearch to bolster its standing in the growing local search arena Almost three months after a major overhaul of ...

AOL Wednesday debuted its own local search engine--available to both AOL subscribers and regular Web denizens--entering the fray with search giants Google and Yahoo!, who have recently beefed up their ...

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