Badges with linkbacks used to be a go-to SEO trick—but those days are long gone. Today, reciprocal external links rarely move the needle, and in some cases, they can even dilute link value. The smarter play is to focus on where reciprocal links still work: inside your own site. This post breaks down why external […]
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Press releases can do far more for SEO when treated as part of a living system instead of one-time events. By using Press Advantage organization pages as branded hubs, each new release reinforces your site’s authority, keeps pages fresh in search, and strengthens local signals through embedded Google Business Profiles and NAP data. In this
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Should you build separate service pages for every city—or is that just adding bloat to your site? In this episode of The Local Marketing Mastery Podcast, I lay out when it makes sense, when it doesn’t, and how to do it the right way for maximum impact. You’ll learn practical strategies to target multiple locations,
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Replying to reviews isn’t just good customer service — it’s a local SEO strategy. When we include the service performed and the area served in our replies, we give Google stronger location and relevance signals. Over time, these small, natural mentions can help our Google Business Profile rank higher for the searches that matter most.
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Leads will go dark—it’s part of the game. What separates growing agencies from the ones spinning their wheels is how they handle that silence. Instead of chasing every unresponsive contact, we use a clear, automated system that identifies who’s still worth our attention and who’s not. It keeps our pipeline organized, protects our time, and
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Many business owners try to squeeze every city name into their Google Business Profile services, thinking it’ll boost local rankings. In reality, that approach often backfires—cluttering your profile and confusing Google about what you actually offer. The smarter move is to focus on clean, concise service listings that highlight real differences and let your service
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