When Google Places transitioned to Google+ Local it caused quite a stir. Three months on, whats the overall verdict on the new Local Search page?

 

I know you will agree when I say that Google is still the undisputed king when it comes to local search, after all 97% of consumers confirm that they research local businesses before making a buying decision. So, have the recent Google + Local (Google Places) changes been a boost or a bust? What are your thoughts?

Jordan Kasteler has written a comprehensive, well thought out article for http://searchengineland.com. If Local Search is important to your business I this is well worth a read. http://selnd.com/Rs3Jn6

I also found another great post with some easy to follow SEO tips that seem to be getting the job done. It’s written by @p_launspach and titled “SEO Study: Google Rewards ‘Local’ Businesses” for http://bit.ly/NX0EL8

Love to know if you found either of them informative and helpful so do leave a comment below.

 

 

 

So, you want to get your images repinned?

I found this Pintrest infographic by Dan Zarella of Hubspot. It explains a number of thoroughly researched methods for getting the best out of your Pintrest following. It has been showcased by social media manager Angela Giles who seems to have some great content on her blog too.

Let me know what you think of the data and how this has been useful to you.  I’m looking forward to your feedback.

 

 

 

 

Pre Panda and Penguin working as an SEO consultant and supplying SEO Agency Services was less of a headache than it is today.

 

The bad old days of cheap black hat link building are dead and gone. 

BUT…

the message has still not filtered through to the average company CEO or Marketing Chief ,

who still thinks that getting thier site to the #1 on Google for a broad industry term is their goose with the golden egg.

SEO has gone back to basics.  This means fundamentally that to get great rankings you need to attract natural backlinks to your clients amazing content. That requires commitment from the client to “blog like crazy” combined with a suitable and well thought out, goal oriented, and appropriate content strategy.

SEO is now integrated with Social Media; there is no getting away from it. Thus business development now requires a more “open door” police that invites participation and engagement and encourages collaborative relationships with other organisations.

Greg Shuey, VP of Client Services at SEO.com has written a fantastic article that covers 10 things any business or business owner must know, consider and do to prepare their business for SEO.

When I had done reading I stood up and cheered.

If you are a Marketing executive or small business owner you will do yourself a huge favour by taking the time to read this. If you are an SEO Agency, well, save yourself a few headaches. Print this out and attach it to your terms and conditions.

Great back up reading on this subject is an article by SEO.com’s Brian Jensen on how to become an expert in relationships and how can relationships lead to links.

When you are done reading please stop by my G+ page and make a comment. I’m Looking forward to hearing form you.

 

 

 

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