Local SEO in 10

8 Ways to Supercharge Your WIX Website’s Search Ranking

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have your business site on Wix but seem to have trouble ranking? It’s a great platform for businesses and only continues to grow, so in today...

10 Reasons Your Business Doesn’t Need a Custom Website

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many times website designers go with what they know, just like everyone. So if your website designer looks at every project as a unicorn they are most...

Should You Split Your Marketing Between Agencies?

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many times businesses split responsibilities between agencies, one for Pay Per Click marketing and one for Organic Marketing.  The thinking goes ...

What Does Month 1 of Partnering with Magnified Media Look Like? (Part 2)

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

During the first month of partnering with Magnified Media we are extremely busy setting up, optimizing platforms and creating engaging content. But wh...

What Does Month 1 of Partnering with Magnified Media Look Like? (Part 1)

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

During the first month of partnering with Magnified Media we are extremely busy setting up, optimizing platforms and offsite link building. But what d...

How Can You Get Your Pages To Rank Fast on Google?

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How long does SEO take? It’s a loaded question, we know.  In this episode we break down the steps to make sure Google takes notice of your site...

Why Differentiation is Vital For Your Business with Michael Liebowitz

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why should a customer choose your company out of the thousands who provide the same service or product? What makes your business different from the co...

How to Avoid SEO Disaster During a Website Redesign

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You made the decision to get your website redesigned, that's great! But there are a ton of things that can go wrong and absolutely ruin your site's ra...

How to Format a Service Page for Local SEO

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Confused about what needs to be on a good service webpage? Remember, you need to design for two audiences: humans and . . . Google! In this episode Ad...

How to Own More Space on Google for Your Local Business

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you search for the name of your business on Google, do you own every link that comes up on that page? This is important because it allows clients...

Local Viking: Google My Business Management Tool

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the same search from different locations can give different results? That means when you search for your service from inside your lo...

What’s Needed in a Video Testimonial?

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Adam is joined by Clifton Barnes, the owner of CA&C Video Productions, a second-generation videographer specializing in life-...

Will Adding Reviews to My Website Help My SEO?

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Should you be adding testimonials and reviews to your site? Short answer, yes! But will doing so help (or hurt!) your website’s ranking on Google? I...

4 Wordpress Plugins Essential to Local SEO

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wordpress Plugins add so much functionality to your site that they should be an essential tool for every local business website.  There are over ...

How to Protect your Business From Online Scams

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Running your business can be tough enough without having to worry about scammers trying to dupe you and your staff, taking over your online accounts o...

How to Grow Your Online Presence with Your Networking Group

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you in a networking group like BNI, your local chamber, LeTip or Provisors? Those groups and the relationships you build can bring in tons of lead...

Can Your Business Rank Locally With a One Page Website?

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One page websites were all the rage in the 2010s and if they’re done properly they can look amazing.  They also have the benefit of being both ...

6 Warning Flags When Hiring an SEO Agency

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about taking on an agency to bring in more clients to your business? This can be a truly make-or-break decision for your business, so we put ...

10 Ways to Rank Your Business for Keywords Outside Your Category

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do if your business doesn’t fit squarely into one of Google’s categories? Or your business isn’t ranking for the keywords you think ...

3 Easy Ways to Get Powerful Backlinks for Your Site

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Backlinks are one of the most powerful ranking signals for your business. Unfortunately, getting them can be really difficult. In this episode we deta...

3 Ingenious Ways to Use Driving Directions to Increase Ranking for Your Business

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One way to rank higher locally is to increase your geographic relevancy. How do we do that? Great question! In this episode we detail 3 ways you can u...

Pros and Cons of Wix for Your Website

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wix is one of the easiest website builders on the market today, but is it right for your business? In this episode we detail the pros and cons of the ...

What Are Backlinks and One Easy Way to Get Them

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a local business we need to grow our site's authority so we stand out and rank higher in search results.  One extremely valuable way to do tha...

Is SEO Worth it For My Small Business?

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Should you include SEO in the marketing budget for your business or company? We're pretty biased we know, so in this episode we break down the three q...

What are Core Web Vitals and Why They’re Vital for Your Business Site Ranking

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Google recently announced that Core Web Vitals will become significant ranking factors for websites from May. This is an incredibly big announcement t...

3 Ways Your Web Designer Can Hurt Your Business

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your website can help bring in tons of new clients, patients and customers to your business. But what if that's not happening? Well, chances are your ...

What Do I Need on My Location Landing Page?

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common questions we get from companies with multiple locations is what exactly needs to go on each of our location's landing page. &nb...

What Should I Do If I’m Moving My Business Address?

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Planning on changing your address or adding a new location? In this episode we discuss the steps to take so you don't lose Google ranking (and custome...

What Can My Company Expect When Bringing on Magnified Media?

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of bringing on Magnified Media to join your marketing team? Congratulations, this podcast episode is for you! We dive deep into what you can ...

Should I Pay For Google Ads for My Local Business?

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a local business considering paying for Google Adwords to increase your local visibility? How can a small local business compete with big busi...

Top 3 Browser Extensions for Local SEO

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to save time while improving your business' local ranking?  Check out our top three browser extensions!  Extensions (or addons) are ...

Considering Using Instagram for Your Local Business?

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you considered using Instagram to market your local business? If so, get ready to put in some serious time! In this episode we talk about using l...

2021 Local SEO Predictions

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2021 is right around the corner and there are some important trends you need to be aware of if you're going to be well-positioned in the new year. &nb...

What the Heck is Google Messaging on My Google Listing?

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One way your business can differentiate itself from the competition is to allow customers to reach out when they have questions.  Yelp & Face...

All About Photos and Your Google Listing

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why should you be adding photos to your Google My Business listing? How many? What kind of photos? How often should you post them? What the heck is EX...

How Can I Use Google Search Console for Local SEO?

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know about a secret weapon you can use to bullet-proof your site and improve your local ranking? Google Search Console is it! In this episode ...

7 Steps Local Businesses Need When Starting Out

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a business owner just starting out? Not sure how to get started using the internet to bring in customers? In this podcast we detail the seven ...

Should I Hide My Business Address on Google?

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is it better to show your business address or not on your Google listing? If you are a service area business then the answer is . . . listen to this w...

How Can I Use Facebook Ads to Make the Phone Ring?

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is one super-power Facebook provides for local businesses? The power to reach local customers - and get their email addresses! Those email addres...

What Should I do if I Get a Bad Google Review?

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you get a one-star review on Google? First step = don't panic! In this episode we go through the steps you should take to address the review and w...

Things That Tick Me Off About Business Websites

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are the worst mistakes to make on your business website? In this episode we detail the exact things web designers commonly do that hurt your rank...

What is a Practitioner Listing in Google My Business (GMB)?

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can your business have more than one  Google listing? Yes! Google allows practitioner listings for individuals along with the place of business! ...

How To Use PDFs to Improve Your Site’s Ranking

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that Google can crawl, index, and rank PDFs? This means local businesses can and should capitalize and create their own to help increase ...

What Are the Top 10 Negative Ranking Factors for My Google Listing?

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we delve deep into the NEGATIVE ranking factors for your Google My Business Listing.  Did you choose the incorrect category for y...

What Website Builder is Best for Local SEO?

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the questions every business must answer is what platform they should use for their website to be successful in bringing in new clients. In thi...

Top 3 Reasons Why Your Business Isn’t in the Google 3 Pack

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is your business not showing up in the Google 3 Pack even when you're standing IN your office? You typed in your category, pressed search, and then BA...

How to Use Google Trends for Local Ranking

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we show how businesses can use Google Trends (https://trends.google.com/) to identify and create content in order to ride new waves o...

Why Should Your Business Start Issuing Press Releases?

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the benefits of Press Releases for your local business.  These aren't your grandparent's press releases, these are pr...

How Can I Get Business for Free With Facebook Groups?

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we detail the best strategies for reaching new customers through Facebook - for FREE! How? Through local Facebook groups! Remember so...

My Business is Credible But NOT Visible! Now What?

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We meet many business owners who have heavily invested in their online reputation, getting reviews on tons of platforms, winning awards, and even payi...

What is Heading Structure & Why Does My Website Need It?

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss Heading Structure and why it is so important to have it done correctly on your website's pages.  Headings help users ...

All About Nextdoor Business Posts

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of Nextdoor Business Posts for your local business.  Creating a post is easy as long as you already...

How Can Featured Snippets Help Your Business?

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss Featured Snippets and how you can use them to increase your results on Google.  A featured snippet provides users with...

How Does Google Determine Local Rank? Part 3: Prominence

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss Prominence and its importance in determining your local business ranking on Google.  Prominence is all about your bran...

How Does Google Determine Local Rank? Part 2: Distance

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss Distance and its importance in determining your local business ranking on Google.  Distance is all about proximity to ...

How Does Google Determine Local Rank? Part 1: Relevance

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss Relevance and its importance in determining your local business ranking on Google.  Relevance is all about how well yo...

What the Heck are Google Q&As?

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we introduce Google Questions & Answers, why they're important to add to your listing and how you can get started.  Want an e...

Red Flags when Hiring Online Marketing Company

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we detail the red flags business owners should be aware of when bringing on a digital marketing agency to help grow their business. D...

Why is NAP Important in Local SEO?

06 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about the importance of your business' NAP - Name Address and Phone Number!  We promise, it's not as boring as it sounds...

YouTube and Local SEO

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we detail exactly what you need to maximize your YouTube videos to improve your local business search results on Google. Don't forget...

What Makes a Good Description on Your Google My Business?

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore the exact details business owners need to include in their Google My Business descriptions in order to rank higher in searc...

What Makes a Good Google Review?

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the landscape of Google reviews for local businesses, are all reviews the same? No way! Check out this week's episode for some excellent tips on ho...

Does Linked In Help Local SEO?

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Linked In is a great platform, but should you even bother?  In this week's episode, we explore strategies about how businesses can take advantage...

How COVID19 is Affecting Your Google My Business Listing

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we take a look at the changes going on at Google due to the Covid 19 Pandemic (bigger wait times!), and how you should be usin...