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Local SEO Predictions 2010 | Local SEO Guide

2010-01-07T16:37:00.001-05:00

Local SEO Predictions 2010 | Local SEO Guide

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Boost Your Local Search Traffic :Using Wordpress for Small Business Website

2009-12-22T16:05:00.000-05:00

Use a blog to boost my local search traffic?

Yes, a WordPrss blog is an effective and easy way to get more local search traffic, and online visitors to your local website.

Plus, a WordPress blog allows you to easily post information and news about your local business.

Using Wordpress for Small Business Website

Would Yelp Change the Google Local SEO Landscape?

2009-12-22T15:53:00.000-05:00

Many businesses are trying to figure out the Google Local SEO game.

Now, enter Yelp, with it's local online reviews merging with Google.

Would this combination help local businesses market and advertise online?

Why does Google REALLY want Yelp? — Yellow Pages Commando

Local Online Marketing: How to hit home with your local advertising

2009-12-22T15:42:00.000-05:00

Local online marketing is a game-changer for local businesses today. No longer stuck with traditional TV, Radio, and Print, local businesses have online marketing and advertising tools that allow them to attract new customers.

iMedia Connection: Agency Summit Winter '09 - How to hit home with your local advertising

Could Article Marketing Be Your Local Online Advertising Solution?

2009-12-21T13:25:00.000-05:00

Looking for a sure-fire way to jump-start your local search efforts?
Article marketing helps you spread the word about your local business.

Here are 3 ways article marketing helps your local search efforts:

1. Spreads your information and expertise on high traffic article sites.
2. As the author of articles, you are positioned as the expert.
3. Your Resource Box on your articles earns you a valuable link back to your site, generating traffic and elevating your site in search.

Could Article Marketing Be Your Local Online Advertising Solution?

Using Google Maps to Market Your Business

2009-12-21T13:15:00.001-05:00

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Google Maps is a great tool to add value for your local customers and boost your Local SEO efforts.

Check out this article from Matt Hunt for creative uses to claim your spot in Google Maps.

Using Google Maps to Market Your Business

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Google Base

2009-12-20T18:37:00.002-05:00

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Google Base is a free Google tool for local businesses to promote products online.

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Google Base: Why and How to Submit an Optimized Feed

You need a Google Base account to submit your products. If you don’t already have an account you can create an account at http://base.google.com

Using the Long Tail of Search to Attract Leads

2009-12-18T12:28:00.001-05:00

Lots of local search marketing campaigns focus on competitive search terms and search phrases.

Yet, there is a wealth of traffic and business found in the long tail of search.

Using the Long Tail of Search to Attract Leads | Vertical Measures

Local Search Engine Optimization Keyword Study

2009-12-18T04:07:00.001-05:00

Businesses who practice local search engine optimization with the right keywords will own the Google Local 7-Pak positions in their markets.

Owning the Google Local market means increases search engine traffic, visits to your websites, and calls to your local business.

Keyword Visibility For Orlando Local Businesses

WordStream Launches Two Free Niche Marketing Tools for SEO and PPC

2009-12-17T12:23:00.001-05:00

The first key to local SEM is keyword research.

Keyword research, done right, takes time.

Here are two free tools to save time in crafting your local search engine marketing plan and conducting keyword research.

WordStream Launches Two Free Niche Marketing Tools for SEO and PPC

Local SEO Tips: Build Free Squidoo Pages

2009-12-06T12:30:00.002-05:00

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Free Squidoo pages are an effective way to boost your local seo and funnel more targeted local shoppers to your business.

Here are a reasons why a Squidoo page makes sense for your local business:

Free to create- (In fact, you can even make a few bucks from your Squidoo page from the ads)

Easy and Quick to Create- You don't need any special website design knowledge to create a Squidoo page. All the templates are provided and they are easy to use.

Squidoo pages are indexed by Google and the major search engines. When you create a keyword rich Squidoo page, it gets found quickly in Google.

You can "own" your local keyword search terms and phrases. There is no limit on the number of Squidoo pages you are allowed to create. For example, let's say you're a pizza restaurant serving 3 local towns. You could create a Squidoo page about pizza for each town.

Use your Squidoo page to create keyword rich links to your website and blog to boost your local seo efforts.

For more Squidoo page tips, check out this link:

SEO Tips For Squidoo Pages

Local Search: Key Numbers to Watch

2009-12-05T20:08:00.002-05:00

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When looking for local search performance, what are the key numbers that indicate success for your business?

Google Analytics gives you lots of information about visitors, clicks, keywords, and traffic patterns to your wbsite.

But, once visitors hit your site, here are two Key Numbers to Watch:

Clicks to Phone Calls Ratio. This measures your sites ability to get people who are interested in your service to call for an appointment or request a free estimate or some thing like that. Whatever the equivalent is in your company you know.

% Calls Booked- This measures your ability to convert phone calls into appointments or estimates.

You see... all the traffic in the world doesn't mean a thing unless you know what to do with that traffic. You gotta be able to convert your traffic into phone calls, then appointments.

And, for 3 more key website metrics:

The Most Important Analytics of Local Search

Facebook Fan Pages: Big friend of small, local businesses

2009-11-08T16:52:00.005-05:00

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When you click the link above and read about Sprinkles Cupcakes in Beverly Hills,CA you'll discover the possibilities of Facebook Fan Pages for Local business.

Facebook Fan Pages are small, Local- Business friendly.

Facebook Fan Pages are no longer for college students, rock bands, and celebs...

Now Local businesses are using Facebook Fan Pages to build a following and cement relationships with their customers.

Here's the thing...

Your prospects and customers... of all ages are on Facebook. They're talking and sharing opinions, information, pictures, videos...

Are they talking about you and your Local business?

Check out Facebook Fan Pages and create conversations and build relationships with your Fans.

Facebook is a virtual gathering place where people can catch up and talk. A lot of that time is spent sharing links and talking about their favorite things. If they know a business they like is on Facebook, it’s very likely they’ll support it as a Fan.

Facebook Fan Pages also helps your business local SEO efforts. Because Facebook Fan Pages and Facebook are search engine friendly, you increase your "Google resume" for your local business.

Why not have your prospects and customers chatting things up on YOUR Facebook Fan Page?

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TopRank Best List of RSS Blog Directories to Submit Your Blog and Feed - Online Marketing Blog

2009-11-08T11:43:00.003-05:00

Below is a list of the submission urls for RSS and blog directories that you can submit your blog or RSS feed to. This list is a work in progress and will change often. Send feedback, edits to: blog at toprankresults dot com.

You might also be interested in the TopRank RSS Button Maker or the Social Bookmark Creator for “socializing” your blog. Find tips on marketing your blog here.

TopRank Recommended Blog Directory: Best of the Web BOTW Blog Directory (fee) Blog Directories:

5starblogs
A1Weblinks reciprocal or $$$
Addyourblog
Allafrica
All-Blogs.net fee or reciprocal
Answers
Autosmoto
Aviva fee
Biggerblogger
Birminghambloggers
Blawg
Blawgrepublic
Blloggs
Blogarama
Blogaz
Blogburst
Blogbib fee or reciprocal
BlogCatalog
Blogcode
Blog-collector
Blogs-collection
Blogdir
Blogdir.com
Blog-directory
Blogfolders
Bloggapedia
Bloggerhq
Bloggerschoiceawards
Blogexplosion
Blogfinds
Blogflux
Blogged
Bloggapedia
Bloggernity
Bloghints
Bloghop
Bloghub
Blogion
Blogintro
Bloglines
Bloglisting
Blogmob
Bloggernow
Blogobbler
Blogotion
Blogrankings
Blogs.com
Blogsbywomen
Blogscanada
Blogscholar
Blogsearch
Blog-search
Blogsearchengine
Blogsrating
Blogtree
Blogs-collection
Blogscholar
Blogville
Blogz
Blogz
Blurt It
Britblog
Browseblogs
Chefsblogs
Christiansunite
BoingBoing
BOTW Blog Directory fee
Bulletize fee
ContentsMatter
Crayon
Dfwblogs
Directorybest
Diarist
Dmoz
EatonWeb
Ezilon
Eponym
Feedboy
Feeddirectory
Feedmap
Feedmil
Feednuts
Flookie
FindingBlog
FyberSearch
Geekyspeaky $$$$ or reciprocal
Genwi
Getblogs
Globeofblogs
Gnoos
Gobignetwork
Google
Gozoof
Grokodile
IBlog Business Directory fee
Jewishblogging
Kmax
Leftyblogs
Loaded Web
LSBlogs
Mkeonline
Mozdex
Mvblogs
Myblog2u
Myblogdirectory
Nitle blog census
Nycbloggers
Orblogs
Outpost-earth
Poddop
Quickblogdirectory
Rateitall
SmallBusiness.com New
Spicypage
Sports
Sportsblogs
Somethingjewish
Strategicboard
Submitblognow
Superblogdirectory
The lefty directory
Theblogresource
Theseoking
Portal.eatonweb fee
Regator
Scienceport
Small Business Blog Dir fee
SmallBusiness.com
TheVital
TruthLaidBear
Wilsdomain reciprocal
Weblogs.com
Weblog directory
Webloogle
Websandiego
Yahoo local
Yahoo.com

Blog + RSS

Blogbunch

Blogoriffic

BlogPulse
Blogstreet
Feednuts
Gogreece
Icerocket
Info-listings
Photarium
Rateitall
Regator
Today
Topblogarea

Multi-Ping-Services
Pingomatic
Pingoat
Ipings

RSS
2Rss
4guysfromrolla
9rules.com
Allheadlinenews
Automotive-links
Blogcensus
Blogdigger
Blo.gs
Bulkfeeds
Chordata
Crayon
Daytimenews
Design-feed
Devasp
Feed24
Feedage
Feedbase
Feedbees
Feed Burner
Feedboy
Feedcat
Rssfeeddirectory
Feedfury
Feedplex
Feeds4all
Feedmailer
Feedooyoo
FeedsFarm
Feedsee
Feedshark
Feeds2read
Feedza
Finance-investing
Findrss
Free-rss
Gabbr
Goldenfeed
Itsmynews
Jordomedia
Medlogs medical feeds
Millionrss
Mobispine
MyMSN RSS Directory submi feed to ’search’ for content
News-feeds
NewsGator
Newsknowledge
Newsnow
NGOID News Network
Octora
Plazoo
Postami fee
Pressradar
Purerss
RDFTicker
ReadAblog
Readburner
Redtram
RocketInfo
Rssbuffet
Rssfeeds
Rsshugger
Rssmicro
Rssmountain
Rssmotron
Search4Rss
Security-protection
Solarwarp
Strategic Board
Swoogle
Syndic8
Tailrank
Technorati
Topix
Twingly
Weblogalot
Wingee
YahooRss
Xmeta
Zimbo

via toprankblog.com

Excellent Resource List of RSS and Blog Directories for creating valuable back-links.

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How Local SEO Helps Your Business

2009-11-07T23:08:00.002-05:00

Local SEO, Search Engine Optimization, is how you maximize the local traffic online that you attract to your website.

In this article, you'll discover the following four things a professional local SEO firm can accomplish for your business:

1. Get your business listed for brand name terms and top keyword converting terms on the first page of the major search engines within 3-8 months (brand name immediately [within 4 weeks],

2. Get your business a local listing in the Goggle Local Business Listing 7-Pak for your geographic area and your top Product/Service categories.

3. Linking with related sites and achieving backlinks via diplomatic relations not only based on relevant quality content, but on consumer, affiliate and partner reviews and referrals throughout contract.

4. Integrate with other online initiatives to encourage online consumer reviews on site and through local shopping and other local and related industry portals

Local SEO involves a steep learning curve for the business owner who attempts to Do-It-Yourself. Also, local seo rules and tools are constantly changing.

Many local business owners learn the hard way that typically a website designer is not schooled or savvy in local seo. Just as one would not expect a carpenter to have the skills and knowledge to professionally market and sell a home; a professional Realtor is typically the wise choice to save time, effort, and net the most money in selling a home, especially in today's real; estate market.

And, the same holds true when looking to market your local business online. Smart business owners turn to a trusted, proven, local seo specialist to make sure their local business gets found online.