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March 2, 2023 | Marketing

How to Leverage Yelp Check-In for Local SEO

Using Yelp Check-In offers is a great way to incentivize customers and improve local SEO. Read more to find out how clients can capitalize on this... Read More

Solange Messier | 8 min read

March 1, 2023 | Marketing

Complete guide to verify your Google Business Profile

A step-by-step guide to Google Business Verification, best practices, troubleshooting tips, and more. Click through to read... Read More

Lawrence Dy | 14 min read

February 28, 2023 | Marketing

Should you create a listing on Foursquare for Business?

Not sure if Foursquare for Business is right for you? Here’s everything you need to know about its benefits and how to best optimize for... Read More

Solange Messier | 6 min read

February 27, 2023 | Marketing

Why you should create and optimize a Bing Places for Business listing

Should you set up a Bing Places listing for your clients? Discover the benefits and learn how to optimize one with this handy guide.... Read More

Solange Messier | 12 min read

February 24, 2023 | Marketing

Can you verify a Google Business Profile without a postcard?

Wondering how to verify Google Business Profiles for clients? This step-by-step guide is for you. Learn how you can verify one without a... Read More

Solange Messier | 12 min read

February 22, 2023 | Marketing

A step-by-step guide to merge Google Business Profile listings

Not sure how to merge Google Business Profile listings? Our guide covers exactly what to do, step by... Read More

Solange Messier | 10 min read

February 21, 2023 | Marketing

What is NAP in SEO and why it’s needed for Local SEO success

Wondering about the role of NAP in SEO? We cover everything you need to know about this key component of local listings, so you can help your clients conquer local... Read More

Solange Messier | 10 min read

February 20, 2023 | Marketing

Should you list your business on MapQuest?

Wondering how to list a business on MapQuest? We cover exactly how it’s done, and why this listing should still be on your... Read More

Solange Messier | 6 min read

February 15, 2023 | Marketing

Your guide on how to add keywords to Google Business Profile

Wondering how to add keywords to Google Business Profile? Read on to learn more about incorporating keywords, where to find them, and best... Read More

Solange Messier | 7 min read

February 14, 2023 | Marketing

How Google local listings information is collected and sourced

Google local listings can help businesses get more—and better—traffic. We dig into how Google collects information for local listings, and what it means for... Read More

Solange Messier | 6 min read

September 8, 2022 | Demand

16 Travel directories and travel agent lists (Updated 2022)

The top 16 travel directories for businesses in the tourism and travel sector to get listed on today for higher visibility and web... Read More

Heidi Abramyk | 21 min read

August 29, 2017 | Marketing

Beyond the NAP: Critical Data For Online Business Listings

Ah, the internet. The digital phonebook of the 21st Century. If you're trying to find a business, product, or service in your area, all you have to do is hit up your favorite search engine and type your query. For consumers, it's easy to find...

Dew Smith | 6 min read

August 1, 2017 | Marketing

Google Posts: The powerful new feature to drive traffic to local businesses

You may have noticed over the past year that a Google search for a specific celebrity, sports team or even movie showed something a little different. Along with the usual web results, the search would include a social media post directly from that...

Vendasta Marketing | 9 min read

July 11, 2017 | Product News

Vendasta introduces Google Business Profile Insights into Listing Builder providing actionable customer insights to local businesses

Vendasta announces that they will now provide local businesses insights into their Google Business Profile listings from within their Listing Builder... Read More

Catriona Barcoe | 2 min read

February 27, 2017 | Marketing

The 7 Fundamentals of Reputation Marketing

In 2011, Google presented a profound new concept to describe consumer behavior online. Coined the “Zero Moment of Truth”, the concept sought to describe a new paradigm of shopper activity where online research prior to buying plays an integral...

Vendasta Marketing | 9 min read

January 3, 2017 | Product News

Once Lost, Now Found: Getting Listed on Vendasta’s Big Four

You may not be aware of it now, but it’s likely that you’ve suffered at the hands of incorrect business listings. We’ve all been there. Carefully finding and selecting a business online, entering its address into our GPS and driving there to find...

Celine Martin | 4 min read

December 13, 2016 | Marketing

6 Reasons Your Local Business Listings Need To Be Accurate

Trouble understanding the importance of local business listings? Even worse yet, have you ever been late to an appointment due to bad listing data? I.e. you follow Google Maps all the way to the other end of town and dun dun dun… the business isn’t...

Bill O'Dell | 6 min read

November 6, 2016 | Marketing

The Top 100 Online Business Listing Sites eBook Release

Our list of the Top 100 Online Business Listing Sites and Directories is back and bigger than ever (okay, not really, we just said that for emphasis)! Do You Remember Our Top 100 Online Business Directories Blog? If you don’t remember or didn’t...

Heidi Abramyk | 5 min read

October 26, 2016 | Marketing

How to Conquer Houzz Marketing Like a Boss

Houzz marketing is simply connecting homeowners with design and building professionals using Houzz as a lean, mean marketing machine. Have you heard of Houzz before? If you haven't, it's okay. It's kind of a big deal. If you have, then you are...

Heidi Abramyk | 15 min read

September 22, 2016 | Marketing

[Infographic] Local Business Listings Mountain

Business Listings Mountain? What is that? Well, if you’ve heard of the Top 100 Online Business Directories blog and the Top 100 Online Business Directories eBook, prepared to be amazed (if you haven’t, we are sure this will delightfully surprise...

Heidi Abramyk | 3 min read

July 20, 2016 | Marketing

What is Online Reputation Management?

What is online reputation management? Hint - it's one of the keys to running a successful business that customers trust, respect, and ultimately choose to do business with. Learn what reputation management is and how businesses can take control of... Read More

Heidi Abramyk | 13 min read

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