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Local Schema Markup can be used to help improve local keyword rankings. Here’s what you need to know to boost visibility: What Is Schema Markup? How Local Schema Markup Can Impact Rankings LocalBusiness Schema Examples of LocalBusiness Schema Markup Testing & Troubleshooting Schema What is Schema Markup? Schema Markup was created by Schema markup was […]

Local Viking is a Google My Business management software that makes it possible to schedule GMB Posts, Track Local Pack rankings, upload photos, and manage reviews – all from a single dashboard. The software is used by some of the top Local SEO Experts, including Chaz Edward, who have helped 1000s of local businesses achieve […]

Before even creating a listing, it’s important to know the Google My Business ranking factors. Knowing which factors influence rankings will help ensure that the listing is properly created and optimized. Google My Business plays a major role in Local SEO and online visibility. This is because over 88% of local searches result in a […]

A key component of local rankings are attributed to Local Citations or Citation Building. This is because they contribute a considerable amount to Google’s Local Rankings Factors (approximately 10%). In this Local Citations SEO Guide, I’ll cover: What Are Local Citations? The Different Types of Local Citations How To Build Local Citations How To Automate […]

There are 100s of Google My Business categories to choose from, and not all of them are relevant for auto repair shops. When setting up a Google My Business listing for an auto repair shop, choosing Google My Business categories is one of the first things to do. Whether you’re creating a new listing, or […]

Use this Google My Business optimization checklist and template to audit, optimize, and improve local rankings, traffic, and lead generation. Get The Template in Facebook Messenger » I’ve used this exact template to get some massive SEO wins for local businesses… And it’s SUPER easy to use. To make advanced optimizations, get the GMB Audit […]

Use this Free Local Keyword Generator Tool to quickly create a list of high volume, relevant, and geo-modified keywords with just a couple clicks. Pro Tip: Get the Keyword Generator Template to quickly create geo modified keywords, and make the initial phase of keyword research SUPER easy. Keywords for local businesses are highly predictable… This […]

There are nearly 4,000 Google My Business categories, which makes it a bit hard to find what might be the most relevant. Instead of looking through 100s of categories, spy on the competition. Here’s how to find competitor Google My Business categories Go to Google Maps Find competitor’s Google Maps Listing Place mouse cursor next […]

There are 100s of categories to choose from, and a lot of them can seem a bit vague. In fact, there are nearly 4,000 categories, and Google doesn’t exactly provide any help on choosing what is best. To make choosing the primary and secondary Google My Business category easier, we’ve create a complete category list […]