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Using UTM tracking in Google My Business

Local Search Tuesdays April 14, 2020

In this week’s episode of Local Search Tuesdays, I share a tip for using UTM tracking on your website link in Google My Business. Lots of mobile search traffic gets attributed as “direct” traffic in Google Analytics, so using UTM tracking on your website link forces Analytics to report the traffic correctly. You’ll also be […]

Suds and Search 008 | Andy Crestodina of Orbit Media at Burning Bush Brewery

Suds and Search April 9, 2020

Also available as a Podcast: My guest today is the inimitable, Andy Crestodina, CMO at Orbit Media. I’ve known Andy for years which is pretty common for people about my age who live in Chicago and work in digital marketing. He hosts Wine and Web, a monthly event at Orbit’s office which is located directly […]

Using a call tracking number in your GMB listing

Local Search Tuesdays April 7, 2020

In this week’s episode of Local Search Tuesdays, we explain how to use a call tracking number in your Google My Business listing. Check it out, update your listing, and track organic search calls! VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Welcome back to another episode of Local Search Tuesdays. We’re continuing down the Google My Business rabbit hole this […]

Suds and Search 007 | Dan Golden of Be Found Online at Burning Bush Brewery

Suds and Search April 2, 2020

Your Google My Business listing is your new home page

Local Search Tuesdays March 31, 2020

In this week’s episode, we talk about how your Google My Business listing is your new home page – it’s the first impression you make with potential customers. Watch and learn more about how to optimize your listing so you stand out and win more local customers. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Welcome back to another episode of […]

Google My Business updates for COVID-19

Best Practices March 24, 2020

In this week’s episode of Local Search Tuesdays, we share the details about recent updates to Google My Business related to the coronavirus outbreak. Watch and learn what’s changed and why the changes are important to your business. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Welcome back to another episode of Local Search Tuesdays. This week, we’ve got some new […]

Marketing Strategies to Use During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Best Practices March 17, 2020

In this week’s episode of Local Search Tuesdays, we share several marketing tips to help small businesses during the coronavirus outbreak. The key point is to be transparent and communicate with your customers… Watch the video for all the details. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Welcome to another episode of Local Search Tuesdays. This week, we paused our […]

How Does a Microbrewery Survive Social Distancing?

Digital Marketing March 16, 2020

Our business is flanked by two microbreweries, literally. When we walk out our front door there’s Dovetail Brewery, and out our back door is Begyle Brewing. Both are great establishments offering some of the best beers in Chicago. Yesterday, we learned that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker ordered that all bars and restaurants in Illinois must […]

Google My Business rules update for car dealers

Best Practices March 10, 2020

In this week’s episode of Local Search Tuesdays, we share the details about Google’s crazy update to the rules for Google My Business for car dealers. Watch to learn what’s changed, what it means, and how to adjust your strategy for the future. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Welcome back to another episode of Local Search Tuesdays! This […]

Digital Marketing Tips for 2020: SMX West

Best Practices March 3, 2020

In this week’s episode of Local Search Tuesdays, we share some awesome digital marketing tips from the speakers at SMX West. The video is packed with amazing tactics for several different areas of online marketing – check it out and learn some quick tips that will help you stand out in 2020!

Google My Business Presentation from SMX West

Best Practices February 25, 2020

In this week’s episode of Local Search Tuesdays, I’m sharing my entire session from SMX West last week. Learn the basics of optimizing your Google My Business profile, as well as advanced tips to help your listing stand out from local competitors.

Digital Marketing Tips for 2020 – Pubcon Austin

Digital Marketing February 18, 2020

In this week’s episode of Local Search Tuesdays, we share quick digital marketing tips from the speakers at Pubcon Austin. The video is packed with amazing tactics for content, audience targeting, PPC, and Local SEO – check it out and learn some quick tips that will help you stand out in 2020!

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Using UTM tracking in Google My Business

Suds and Search 008 | Andy Crestodina of Orbit Media at Burning Bush Brewery

Using a call tracking number in your GMB listing

Suds and Search 007 | Dan Golden of Be Found Online at Burning Bush Brewery

Your Google My Business listing is your new home page

Google My Business updates for COVID-19

Marketing Strategies to Use During the Coronavirus Outbreak

How Does a Microbrewery Survive Social Distancing?

Google My Business rules update for car dealers

Digital Marketing Tips for 2020: SMX West

Google My Business Presentation from SMX West

Digital Marketing Tips for 2020 – Pubcon Austin

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Using UTM tracking in Google My Business

Suds and Search 008 | Andy Crestodina of Orbit Media at Burning Bush Brewery

Using a call tracking number in your GMB listing

Suds and Search 007 | Dan Golden of Be Found Online at Burning Bush Brewery

Your Google My Business listing is your new home page

Google My Business updates for COVID-19

Marketing Strategies to Use During the Coronavirus Outbreak

How Does a Microbrewery Survive Social Distancing?

Google My Business rules update for car dealers

Digital Marketing Tips for 2020: SMX West

Google My Business Presentation from SMX West

Digital Marketing Tips for 2020 – Pubcon Austin

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