Category: Local SEO

Local SEO Checklist for On Page Optimizations
Did you know that 93% of consumers use online searches to find local businesses in their area? And of these, more than a third were conducted daily – that’s a massive opportunity you can’t afford to miss out on.  More than likely, you already know that getting your business “found” online (by the right people [...] KEEP READING
Google’s Pigeon Update – A Look Back on it Impact
  When the Google Pigeon update launched in mid-2014, it was (and still is) one of the most significant changes to the local search algorithm. Google Pigeon significantly shifted how local businesses ranked in organic search and aimed to improve users’ overall local search experience.  Several years after the Google Pigeon algorithm update, plenty of [...] KEEP READING
Google Review Management Concepts – Using Google Business Profiles to Your Advantage
The Importance of Google Reviews Most business owners today don’t share the same opinion about their reviews. Some simply take reviews with a grain of salt, some don’t worry or care about reviews at all, and some treat reviews as life or death for their business. The truth is, reviews are the one true insight [...] KEEP READING
Google Reviews and How to Remove Them
Google reviews are a valuable asset for an SMB (SMB is an abbreviation for small and medium-sized businesses) in an ever-evolving online world. Reviews are a window into real-world customers’ views and opinions of services and products. They are an integral part of online shopping but also essential for local businesses. More and more users [...] KEEP READING
Why Keeping Google Business Profile Services During COVID-19 is Important for the Future of Your Business.
Google Business Profile Services – Important for the Future of Your Business. Due to the COVID-19 crisis businesses are closed down temporarily, offering limited services such as takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery, or are pivoting quickly to offer solutions/services they may have never offered before. Some businesses are listed as essential and have no choice [...] KEEP READING
Manage your Google Business Profile for Multi-location Listings
Google has made a series of distinctions regarding what is termed as “Chain Listings” or “multi-location” Listings otherwise known as Franchises. Think big franchises like Starbucks, Taco Bells, or just about any other brand with 10 or more locations. Chain Listings are listings that have been verified together as part of one brand account and [...] KEEP READING
An SEO Guide for Service-Area Businesses
Here at V Digital Services, Local SEO is our bread and butter. It is the very foundation of what our entire agency is built on, and we’re absolutely obsessed with it. Over the years, the way people search for local products and services has changed dramatically, and Google’s locally-driven algorithms have changed right along with [...] KEEP READING
Google Business Profile Tips and Key Features
It’s no secret that the world of digital marketing, and SEO in particular, is always changing. Keeping up with all the updates and enhancements can be a daunting task, especially when Google tends to keep things under wraps and is notorious for not disclosing updates and upgrades to its user base. And if you’re a [...] KEEP READING
Local SEO Checklist to Improve Your Business Ranking
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Foot Traffic and Your SEO Campaign: Why Marketing Matters
From the earliest beginnings of a business, figuring out how to attract a steady stream of traffic has been one of the primary challenges faced by every retailer. And now that modern consumers have more options than ever, figuring out how to drive traffic to your store has never been more important.  Foot traffic is [...] KEEP READING