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Forum: Offline Marketing 24th September 2015, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Local Search Ranking Factors 2015 - Just Hit

The Local Search Ranking Factors 2015 (http://moz.com/local-search-ranking-factors) was just published at MOZ.

In this time of chaotic Google Local changes, you will want to be sure to read every...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 23rd May 2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 557
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Google Places!!

Confusing I know!

Google Places is now called Google My Business. Google rebranded in June 2014. HOWEVER here is an important distinction.

GMB is just the name for the business owner interface...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th April 2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 413
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Top of Google Places

FYI, it's no longer called Google Places. That changed almost a year ago.

Now the public page is just called Google Local or Google+ Local.

And the business owners interface and dashboard is...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 16th April 2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,926
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Best Local SEO Guide As Of April 2015?

I really should. Lots have requested. But I don't have time and 101 is not my focus and does not even interest me. It's needed, it's just not something I would personally do.

I like helping...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 16th April 2015, 10:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,926
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Best Local SEO Guide As Of April 2015?

The last Moz Local Search Ranking Factors we did was in August.

But it's considered the Bible for Local Search and is still pretty accurate since it came out right after Pigeon.

Local Search...
Forum: Offline Marketing 10th April 2015, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,367
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Google Mobile Update WON'T Affect Local Pack Listings

Just broke this story over at the Local Search Forum, but wanted to share here as well.

Straight from Google's mouth - the pack is safe!

Google's Mobile Friendly Ranking Signal Will Not Affect...
Forum: Offline Marketing 31st March 2015, 09:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,752
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Best local SEO on the Warrior Forum?

Thanks for the kind words Mike. I try hard and help so many people at my forum and the Google forum, and learn more than the average bear that way I guess. And like to try to share everything I...
Forum: Offline Marketing 30th March 2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,752
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Best local SEO on the Warrior Forum?

Thanks savidge for helping me put the puzzle together.

Nathan posted at my forum and linked to one of his incomebully posts.
Didn't realize Nathan = iAmNameless. Now I now!

I'm enjoying...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 16th March 2015, 03:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,381
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Google Warns about New Doorway Page Algo Update and Penalties

The doc goes into a variety of examples and issues including affiliate pages and more.

Since I specialize in local now, I'm concerned with all the SMB sites like plumbers and others that have lots...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th March 2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,736
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Is $10,000 - $15,000 possible with Local video Ads - on Youtube?

Kurt is the video expert here IMO so I'd follow his lead.

But if you are talking small local businesses, then also think about using the video to get them an extra page 1 ranking, especially if...
Forum: Offline Marketing 3rd March 2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: HELP - How to Select A Local Niche

I'd start the idea process with yourself...

In a past life were you in a business that's local? Or did you go to college for something that relates to local? Or do you have a passion for something...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 27th January 2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Local Organic Links...

Here's a great post filled with ideas and resources.

The Local Link Building Guide of 2014 (http://blog.ahrefs.com/local-link-building-guide-2014/)
Forum: Offline Marketing 3rd December 2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 849
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Major Google Local Guidelines Update - Rules Have Changed and/or Have Been Clarified

Sorry, should have mentioned how to find more info about this.

If you read the guidelines and under address click "learn more" the service area section is at the bottom. Then there is a link to...
Forum: Offline Marketing 2nd December 2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 849
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Major Google Local Guidelines Update - Rules Have Changed and/or Have Been Clarified

Hi Cybercopy,

This is actually a very common issue.

Mailing addresses are not allowed, you need to use your home address when you register the listing. However you can hide address so it does...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 2nd December 2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 418
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Post Major Changes to the Google My Business Guidelines (Google Places

Hi all,

I just posted a pretty important update over in the offline marketing forum, where the local search consultants hang out.

But I wanted to alert business owners and SEOs over in this...
Forum: Offline Marketing 2nd December 2014, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 849
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Major Google Local Guidelines Update - Rules Have Changed and/or Have Been Clarified

Hi guys,

I made an announcement for Google yesterday that affects anyone working in the Google Local space and wanted to make time to get over here to share the news in case you have not heard.
...
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th October 2014, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 962
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Google Penguin Update Hit 10/17 - In Case any Local Peeps were in the Google Dog House

For anyone that's wondering if this is it - or if it's still rolling out...

John Mueller from Google said in a video hangout this AM, that the Penguin roll out is now complete and fully done. So...
Forum: Offline Marketing 17th October 2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,689
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: How to report website to Google that violates Google Places policy?

Ya it still amazes me how many folks do this full time as consultants and don't know about the resources that are available and all the improvements that are constantly being made.

I have a forum...
Forum: Offline Marketing 14th October 2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Local Search Ranking Factors 2014 is Out

David Mihm's Local Search Ranking Factors 2014 was finally published at MOZ yesterday. We've all been waiting for it to hit.

I was honored to be selected as a contributor again this year, along ...
Forum: Offline Marketing 4th September 2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,600
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Pigeon Algo: Advice from Leading Local Experts and a Checklist

Wanted to share this over here for any Warriors that are struggling due to Pigeon issues.

Miriam from Moz reached out and asked me and other leading Local Search experts to weigh in with our best...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 12th August 2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: What is the right way to do SEO after pigeon update?

Pigeon is still US only so should not be affecting you.

But yes any local site needs to be well optimized for local.

The Pigeon update is still in major flux and on one, not even Blumenthal and...
Forum: Offline Marketing 9th August 2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,547
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Major Google Local Algo Update Just Hit - Check Your Clients!

The algo is still in major flux. I've been posting and sharing screenshots almost daily tracking "Seattle Chiropractor" and sometimes even twice a day the whole pack changes. So not sure if it's...
Forum: Offline Marketing 6th August 2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 504
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: New Pigeon Update Question

There has been talk of directories getting more real estate but this whole update is a mess and is still in major flux, so I'd wait til it settles down to make any assumptions.

Here is the main...
Forum: Offline Marketing 5th August 2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,547
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Major Google Local Algo Update Just Hit - Check Your Clients!

I don't believe it's all about getting revenue and getting everyone to pay up for Adwords. I think it's more about staying ahead of the competition, (Bing, Facebook et all) and delivering the best...
Forum: Offline Marketing 25th July 2014, 09:01 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,547
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Major Google Local Algo Update Just Hit - Check Your Clients!

Thanks Claude and Nathan for adding your insights.

I'm hearing for the most part this is a good change, but really mixed results are being reported everywhere.

HOT TIP

If you want to compare...
Forum: Offline Marketing 25th July 2014, 12:29 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,547
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Major Google Local Algo Update Just Hit - Check Your Clients!

A few of the results I just posted at my place.

I don't track just client listings because I don't personally work on clients any more.

BUT I track entire packs with screenshots so I can...
Forum: Offline Marketing 24th July 2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,547
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Major Google Local Algo Update Just Hit - Check Your Clients!

Sorry forgot the link before, just added it above.

Had to rush off and start working on before/after screenshot comparisons and
started a mini analysis of results. Still working on screen shots...
Forum: Offline Marketing 24th July 2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,547
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Major Google Local Algo Update Just Hit - Check Your Clients!

Oh man, Google is totally rocking the boat.

Big Local Algo update just started shaking things up about 2 hours ago.

CHECK YOUR CLIENTS!

Seeing lots of movement. Some really spammy listings...
Forum: Offline Marketing 3rd July 2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 810
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Google Places - Citation/Phone Number Question

In addition to all of those reasons Google Local is a she...

Just when you think you have her all figured out, she changes the rules on you!

If you try to fool her, you'll pay! Maybe not today...
Forum: Offline Marketing 2nd July 2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 810
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Google Places - Citation/Phone Number Question

Hi James,

Google is getting better at normalizing standard address variations.

I have a whole section in my course about this part... really important.

Before you even start to build...
Forum: Offline Marketing 16th June 2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,633
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: WOW! Goodbye G+ Local --- Hello Google My Business - HUGE Google Update!

FYI Google is doing a "Google My Business" live event Thursday.
A Hangout On Air Demo and Q & A.

So if you want to get ahead of any questions your clients may ask you about Google My Business...
Forum: Offline Marketing 11th June 2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,633
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: WOW! Goodbye G+ Local --- Hello Google My Business - HUGE Google Update!

You were upgraded last week? Must have been a fluke. They've been trying not to let word leak out and only upgraded those of us that are under NDA.

I think there is much more to the upgrade than...
Forum: Offline Marketing 11th June 2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,633
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
WOW! Goodbye G+ Local --- Hello Google My Business - HUGE Google Update!

Goodbye Google Places!
So long Google+ Local!
Good riddance Confusion!

Google “My Business" Launches Today!


ONE UNIFIED DASHBOARD and TONS OF COOL UPGRADES!

This launch signifies a...
Forum: Offline Marketing 9th June 2014, 12:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,399
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Good Local Marketing Program/Coach?

Hi Dany,

Yes I think Scott's would be good and goes into client acquisition, retention, pricing and everything, so is probably the most comprehensive.

My training is advanced and only for...
Forum: Offline Marketing 5th June 2014, 12:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 390
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
New G+ Local Update - Transfer Your G+ Local Page to your G+ Brand Page

Just launched yesterday... A new Google+ Local update where you can change your G+ Brand page to a G+ Local page.

I know many people have this problem where you created a G+ page in the wrong...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 12th May 2014, 02:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,219
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Ways To Rank & Optimize Google Places (Maps) Listing - Local SEO

Google is all-knowing and all-seeing. I just think it would be easy for them to connect the dots and see that some guy in India just created 35 maps for a Chiropractor in Dallas.

I help people...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 5th May 2014, 04:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,219
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Ways To Rank & Optimize Google Places (Maps) Listing - Local SEO

FYI linking to the Place page has been discussed by myself and other top local industry leaders like Mike Blumenthal and we all agree it's not a ranking factor.

The local algo has over 300 ranking...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 7th April 2014, 09:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,114
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Recommended Local Directory Submission Service?

I'm sure by now everyone has heard of the new Moz Local offering.

$49 for a year. Pretty awesome and might drive some other players out of business I think.
Forum: Offline Marketing 13th March 2014, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 547
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Best Google Local Troubleshooting Guide

Miriam Ellis, one of my mods at the Local Search Forum mod and staff member at Moz, has been working on a giant Google Local troubleshooting guide.

She asked my advice on it a couple of times...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 3rd March 2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 926
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Google Places for Business/Local SEO

Yes Beverly, Places has changed a lot.

Google now only allows default categories but the ranking algo is different too.

In the past you would only rank for the KWs you had in cats. Now Google...
Forum: Offline Marketing 21st February 2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,080
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Google+ Local Domination - How is this being done?

If you look at all the examples in my post above there is a mixture. Blumenthal has blogged about it several times and calls many of these listings Hummingbird guano. (Sh*t.)

Many are old crusty...
Forum: Offline Marketing 15th January 2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,237
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: How to get rid of bad google places reviews?

Both having a review station (getting reviews from same IP) and offering any kind of incentive for reviews, violates the guidelines and can get you in trouble. At times in the past Google has blocked...
Forum: Offline Marketing 4th January 2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,063
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: This section of the Forums could be better

I agree Russ. Here is my advice.

I think 'offline' is the totally wrong name for this section and too broad.
Most of us use it for discussing online marketing after all.

And I think it's too...
Forum: Offline Marketing 25th November 2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,250
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Google Gets into the Reputation Management Game - New Update Rolling Out Now

I've been BETA testing a new product for Google that I think business owners will love. I just made the official announcement and wanted to share it here because I know many of you also do...
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th October 2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,172
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Yelp Lawsuit For Fake reviews

Oh now that's just too funny! Good catch!
Forum: Offline Marketing 10th October 2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Optimize client site for 3 locations

The problem is you need to think of each location as a dedicated site, sitting on the main site. There should not be mixed NAP on home - only links saying 3 have 3 locations to serve you, click here...
Forum: Offline Marketing 2nd October 2013, 10:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 593
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Google Places Pack question

Nate is right. But also sometimes packs come and go and there are no local results at all for awhile.

I personally think it depends in part on search volume for the KW.

Sedation dentistry in a...
Forum: Offline Marketing 24th September 2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 637
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: help with our local listing ...

Yes for sure. In spite of all Google's changes, if something is wrong with your listing you should try to fix it. Phone support is available now so use it.

However I'll warn you, Google does don't...
Forum: Offline Marketing 20th September 2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,551
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Can anyone recommend some good Google Places optimization services?

Thanks for the mention MaxxC and vndnbrgj!

Patrick is the man around here for doing hands-on optimization as far as I can tell!

I stopped doing optimization personally over a year ago and now...
Forum: Offline Marketing 12th August 2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,253
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Build your Local SEO Business - Free Webinar w/ David Sprague & Laura Betterly

Hey guys,

After forgetting to let you know about the On-site Local SEO Webinar we did last month, I wanted to be sure to get over here to let you know about this one.

Free Webinar: Effective...
Forum: Offline Marketing 11th August 2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,482
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Your Best Pitch on SEO

This isn't exactly a pitch but some great stats to help those that need convincing.

Ten Stats That Will Convince Anyone They Need SEO...
Forum: Offline Marketing 4th August 2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,560
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Google Local/Brand/Places Update

Hi guys, just catching up a bit over here.

The new dashboard has gradually been rolling out for a few months now and many old accounts still don't have it.

There is a lot to learn about it and...
Forum: Offline Marketing 28th June 2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,297
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: FREE Webinar: “State of Local Search” Mike Blumenthal, Andrew Shotland, Phil Rozek & More

FYI we have not published the line up of next webinars yet because we are still nailing down topics and speakers.

BUT I THINK the one after this is going to be all about ON-SITE Local SEO issues...
Forum: Offline Marketing 28th June 2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,297
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: FREE Webinar: “State of Local Search” Mike Blumenthal, Andrew Shotland, Phil Rozek & More

I keep everything updated at my forum. I'm so busy I seldom get over here any more, but will try to. (However I worry if mods will accuse me of self promotion so not sure I'll keep coming here to...
Forum: Offline Marketing 28th June 2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,297
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
FREE Webinar: “State of Local Search” Mike Blumenthal, Andrew Shotland, Phil Rozek & More

Wanted to invite you guys to our new free LOCAL SEARCH Webinar series.

BrightLocal and I are starting a free webinar series focused on all the latest topics in local search to help YOU be...
Forum: Offline Marketing 6th June 2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,427
Posted By Catalyst eMarketing
Re: Google Places SEO?

I do them constantly, especially when I do consulting for rank tracking troubleshooting for consultants that have unexplained rank drops they can't figure out - but it's all in my head and based on...
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