Getting reviews for your business

Local reviews are an important part of any business. According to a study done by brightlocal.com, “88% of consumers read reviews to determine the quality of a local business” and “72% of consumers will take action after reading a positive review.” The issue with many business owners is that many do not know how to […]

Local reviews and Google Maps

Google is extending the site they consider for reviews. The impact on local maps search seems obvious, as citation building may now include less traditional sources and more local content. The implications are positive I believe. Local factors should impact local search results, and this change should do that. Check out the article on Search […]