Again here are a few articles that I found and wanted to post on. Small business needs to do local SEO, either yourself or hire a professional. Get listed, get reviews, add local content–do something!
12 Tips For Using Press Releases In Local Online Marketing
For local businesses, press releases can be an effective source for local citations, particularly since they can get picked up by geo-authority websites such as local news.
Local SEO: A Free Tool to Build GEO Sitemap and Schema.org Compliant Files
“There are two simple ways of telling Google and the other search engines where your business is located via your website. One is to create a KML file and an attendant geo-sitemap. The other is to provide your full business contact information in rich snippet format on the site. Now there is a way to easily do both….”
Nifty Hard Core Local SEO Tactics From SMX Advanced
A nice review by Andrew Shotland on local SEO from SMX. There are slides and links to review.
4 Tips For Taking Ownership Of Your Local Business’ Online Presence
- Send A Clear Message: We’re In Business & We’re Ready To Help
- Build Relationships With Local Media & Influencers To Create A Strong Reputation
- Have A Response Strategy In Place
- Monitor Online Conversations & Be Ready To Respond At A Moment’s Notice