It’s important for business owners to list their companies in prominent and reputable business directories. Often these listings are free, but even if you have to pay a small fee, it can be worth it.

Local SEO is the process of optimizing your online presence to attract more business from local searches. One tactic to increase local SEO is something that many businesses are not aware of: getting ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Inaccurate local listings can lead to loss of customers, revenue and trust. Accurate, up-to-date listings enhance visibility and ...

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Joy Hawkins, a local SEO expert, has said she has seen a "large increase" in the number of hijacked Google My Business listings over the past couple of months. There is this large Google My Business ...

Launched in June 2014, Google My Business is any local business's best friend on the Internet. Google My Business is a united interface that is designed to make it easier for local businesses as well ...

The problem of hijacked Google My Business listings (GMB) – where someone other than the business gains control of the local profile – appears to be growing. SterlingSky’s Joy Hawkins has reported on ...

Learn about some of the common issues and problems Service Area Businesses experience in GMB and how to solve them. When it comes to Google My Business’s rules and guidelines there is a lot of room ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A good SEO strategy is a must-have for any business striving to stand out in search engines. But for the brick-and-mortar outlet that ...