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		<title>Harnessing The Power Of Online Customer Reviews For Local Business Growth</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The local search market is a rapidly growing and changing area of search marketing. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The local search market is a rapidly growing and changing area of search marketing. </p>
<p>The rest is here:<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://feeds.searchengineland.com/~r/searchengineland/~3/FphBAutLBKo/harnessing-the-power-of-online-customer-reviews-for-local-business-growth-92947" title="Harnessing The Power Of Online Customer Reviews For Local Business Growth">Harnessing The Power Of Online Customer Reviews For Local Business Growth</a></p>
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		<title>6 Key Findings From The 2011 Local SEO Industry Survey</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:46:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[local search]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you ask any local SEO what the nature of our industry is like, you’ll get a range of answers from ‘exciting‘ &#038; ‘high-growth’ to ‘ever changing’, ‘full of opportunity’ and &#8216;challenging&#8217;. The local online advertising market has seen strong growth over the last few years and this... ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you ask any local SEO what the nature of our industry is like, you’ll get a range of answers from ‘exciting‘ &#038; ‘high-growth’ to ‘ever changing’, ‘full of opportunity’ and &#8216;challenging&#8217;. The local online advertising market has seen strong growth over the last few years and this&#8230; </p>
<p>View original post here:<br />
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		<title>Diversity Is The Key To SEO Success For Local Businesses</title>
		<link>http://mg-mk.com/en/diversity-is-the-key-to-seo-success-for-local-businesses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[google citations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[google places]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[local citations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[local seo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[locals only]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seo strategy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Google’s recent act of removing 3rd party reviews and citations from Google Places has had many local businesses and SEOs scrambling to review their local search strategies. As the dust settles on these changes, it appears that while the content may have gone from view it is still being captured... Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Google’s recent act of removing 3rd party reviews and citations from Google Places has had many local businesses and SEOs scrambling to review their local search strategies. As the dust settles on these changes, it appears that while the content may have gone from view it is still being captured&#8230; Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article. </p>
<p>See the original post here:<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://feeds.searchengineland.com/~r/searchengineland/~3/qqWQkMkBTSM/diversity-is-the-key-to-seo-success-for-local-businesses-87544" title="Diversity Is The Key To SEO Success For Local Businesses">Diversity Is The Key To SEO Success For Local Businesses</a></p>
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		<title>5 Considerations For Connecting With Local Searchers</title>
		<link>http://mg-mk.com/en/5-considerations-for-connecting-with-local-searchers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:03:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[These days, local business owners are regularly faced with the question of where to advertise to attract new customers. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These days, local business owners are regularly faced with the question of where to advertise to attract new customers. </p>
<p>Visit link:<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://feeds.searchengineland.com/~r/searchengineland/~3/IzOIn6JEiqw/5-considerations-for-connecting-with-local-searchers-83201" title="5 Considerations For Connecting With Local Searchers">5 Considerations For Connecting With Local Searchers</a></p>
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		<title>What NOT To Do On Local Business Websites</title>
		<link>http://mg-mk.com/en/what-not-to-do-on-local-business-websites/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:15:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s lots of advice out there for what to do in optimizing websites for local businesses, yet day after day, we see some of the same bad practices continue to be perpetuated in bad web designs. So, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, here&#8217;s a reminder of some basic things... Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There&#8217;s lots of advice out there for what to do in optimizing websites for local businesses, yet day after day, we see some of the same bad practices continue to be perpetuated in bad web designs. So, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, here&#8217;s a reminder of some basic things&#8230; Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article. </p>
<p>Originally posted here:<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://feeds.searchengineland.com/~r/searchengineland/~3/BvEfPYELHKQ/what-not-to-do-on-local-business-websites-81650" title="What NOT To Do On Local Business Websites">What NOT To Do On Local Business Websites</a></p>
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		<title>Nifty Hard Core Local SEO Tactics From SMX Advanced</title>
		<link>http://mg-mk.com/en/nifty-hard-core-local-seo-tactics-from-smx-advanced/</link>
		<comments>http://mg-mk.com/en/nifty-hard-core-local-seo-tactics-from-smx-advanced/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:41:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[google: place pages]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The panelists at last week&#8217;s &#8220;HardCore Local SEO&#8221; panel at SMX Advanced, Mike Ramsey of Nifty Marketing, Will Scott of Search Influence and David Mihm of GetListed, presented some excellent data on various tactical approaches to improving Google Place Page rankings. For... ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The panelists at last week&#8217;s &#8220;HardCore Local SEO&#8221; panel at SMX Advanced, Mike Ramsey of Nifty Marketing, Will Scott of Search Influence and David Mihm of GetListed, presented some excellent data on various tactical approaches to improving Google Place Page rankings. For&#8230; </p>
<p>Visit link:<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://feeds.searchengineland.com/~r/searchengineland/~3/NmSgLEE_N6E/nifty-hard-core-local-seo-tactics-from-smx-advanced-81099" title="Nifty Hard Core Local SEO Tactics From SMX Advanced">Nifty Hard Core Local SEO Tactics From SMX Advanced</a></p>
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		<title>Confessions Of A Yellow Pages User</title>
		<link>http://mg-mk.com/en/confessions-of-a-yellow-pages-user/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 18:22:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi. </p>
<p>Read more:<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://feeds.searchengineland.com/~r/searchengineland/~3/8YeKTjMr_60/confessions-of-a-yellow-pages-user-76937" title="Confessions Of A Yellow Pages User">Confessions Of A Yellow Pages User</a></p>
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		<title>What’s Hot In Local Search: Daily Deals, Loyalty Programs &amp; Group Buying</title>
		<link>http://mg-mk.com/en/what%e2%80%99s-hot-in-local-search-daily-deals-loyalty-programs-group-buying/</link>
		<comments>http://mg-mk.com/en/what%e2%80%99s-hot-in-local-search-daily-deals-loyalty-programs-group-buying/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:28:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In my column last month, I discussed some new and dynamic ways that companies are showcasing themselves online and how local search engines can take advantage, both on the web and in mobile apps. Extending that line of thought, I’d like to talk about another essential trend happening online –... Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In my column last month, I discussed some new and dynamic ways that companies are showcasing themselves online and how local search engines can take advantage, both on the web and in mobile apps. Extending that line of thought, I’d like to talk about another essential trend happening online –&#8230; Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article. </p>
<p>View post:<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://feeds.searchengineland.com/~r/searchengineland/~3/GnzNFEffsU8/whats-hot-in-local-search-daily-deals-loyalty-programs-group-buying-70240" title="What’s Hot In Local Search: Daily Deals, Loyalty Programs &amp; Group Buying">What’s Hot In Local Search: Daily Deals, Loyalty Programs &amp; Group Buying</a></p>
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		<title>For Local SEO, Lack Of Call Tracking Solution Spawns Cloaking</title>
		<link>http://mg-mk.com/en/for-local-seo-lack-of-call-tracking-solution-spawns-cloaking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:44:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[call tracking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[call tracking numbers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Referrals via phone calls have historically been challenging for marketers to assess by promotion channel, although special tracking phone numbers set up to count calls have arisen to satisfy the need. Unfortunately, using different numbers per channel can impair local SEO, and lack of an... Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Referrals via phone calls have historically been challenging for marketers to assess by promotion channel, although special tracking phone numbers set up to count calls have arisen to satisfy the need. Unfortunately, using different numbers per channel can impair local SEO, and lack of an&#8230; Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article. </p>
<p>Follow this link:<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://feeds.searchengineland.com/~r/searchengineland/~3/RJ3MfX0Ah7A/for-local-seo-lack-of-call-tracking-solution-spawns-cloaking-70198" title="For Local SEO, Lack Of Call Tracking Solution Spawns Cloaking">For Local SEO, Lack Of Call Tracking Solution Spawns Cloaking</a></p>
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		<title>A Local Search Marketing Tactic That’s One For The Books</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[book seo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[books for promotion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[google: book search]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[marketing through books]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Some commonplace, traditional promotion methods provide significant SEO benefits for local search marketers. However, many managers expend more time and energy focusing upon elusive technical tricks. Here&#8217;s one local SEO tactic that businesses should consider: write a book. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some commonplace, traditional promotion methods provide significant SEO benefits for local search marketers. However, many managers expend more time and energy focusing upon elusive technical tricks. Here&#8217;s one local SEO tactic that businesses should consider: write a book. </p>
<p>Read the rest here:<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://feeds.searchengineland.com/~r/searchengineland/~3/8N1DwnZ3peM/a-local-search-marketing-tactic-thats-one-for-the-books-65541" title="A Local Search Marketing Tactic That’s One For The Books">A Local Search Marketing Tactic That’s One For The Books</a></p>
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