Local SEO University

[JoePistell]

Local SEO + Online Marketing for Small Business Owners | GetListed.org Local UniversityGetListed.org Local University

A Nationwide Series of Search Engine Optimization Seminars Created Specifically for Small Business Owners


If you can't make it to the June30th seminar, and you have the time to read and learn Local search, the presenters are the who-who of this industry.

[JoePistell]

VIDEO:
An oldie but a goodie

SEOmoz | Whiteboard Friday - Local Search Inclusion with David Mihm

David Mihm at SEOmoz. 5 stars!

[JoePistell]

HOT OFF THE PRESS.
2010 Local Search Ranking Factors.
Local Search Ranking Factors | Local SEO Best Practices for Google, Bing, Yahoo

It's a MUST READ if you DIY your local search marketing. Its a copy of SEOmoz's brilliant Organic Search Ranking factors, but, with a Local Search spin.

[Ryan Thompson]

HOT OFF THE PRESS.
2010 Local Search Ranking Factors.
Local Search Ranking Factors | Local SEO Best Practices for Google, Bing, Yahoo

It's a MUST READ if you DIY your local search marketing. Its a copy of SEOmoz's brilliant Organic Search Ranking factors, but, with a Local Search spin.

Great read Joe!! Could have used this a month ago.

[danoneil]

Thanks Joe..

[JoePistell]

GetListed.org Local University | A Small Business Internet Marketing Conference in Denver

Denver area Dealers, this will be the best $129 and 4hours you'll ever spend.

The presenters are the "who's who" in Local Search, David Mihm and Mike Bluementhal (my local search guru).

Goto Mike B's blog and get a coupon GetListed Local U – Denver | Understanding Google Maps & Local Search

[JoePistell]

Update, 2011 Local Search Ranking Factors:
Local Search Ranking Factors | Local SEO Best Practices for Ranking in Google Places

[JoePistell]

Google's NEW Local Search Directory Google Places - Portland

Hang on to your hats. Google wants it all!

If you don't know Google Local, hunker down and do the research, or, find yourself an expert and give them a hug.
Google » Business Owners

[Billfred]

Google's NEW Local Search Directory Google Places - Portland

Hang on to your hats. Google wants it all!

This doesn't scare me as a dealer--reputation processes are pretty adaptable (after all, we adapted to the status quo). If I were working for DealerRater though, I'd be more concerned--the 800-pound gorilla has slipped out of its habitat and is running around the zoo.*

*Protip: If you're keeping gorillas, watch out for low-hanging bamboo. That's how one escaped and ran around the zoo here for a bit. The food service guy that got a black eye from the gorilla has one heck of a story to tell the grandkids...