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Everything you need to know about digital, mobile & social media marketing to help you engage your audience & drive new business
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Local SEO in 5 Easy Steps

Local SEO in 5 Easy Steps | Digital Marketing Power | Scoop.it

Local SEO is probably one of the toughest on-line marketing strategies to implement. This is partly because of Google’s strict local algorithm, which takes into account several factors. Long gone are the days where you could build a large amount of links and expect your local business to rank on the first page. Link building is one of multiple factors that Google takes into consideration when placing you on the coveted first page of a local search result (7 Pack). The purpose of this article is to provide readers with quick action steps on how to place your local business at the top of the local SERPS (search engine results page).

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8 Predictions for Location-Based Marketing in 2012

8 Predictions for Location-Based Marketing in 2012 | Digital Marketing Power | Scoop.it

2011 was a major stepping stone for location-based services. For starters, more than 15 million people are now using Foursquare—double the number from a year ago—and millions more are using location-based services on Facebook and Twitter. 2012 will be another critical year for location-based marketing, as check-ins continue to cross over into the mainstream. Here are eight predictions for location-based marketing in 2012.

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SoMoLo Marketing: Nike Case Study

SoMoLo Marketing: Nike Case Study | Digital Marketing Power | Scoop.it

What is So(Social)Mo(Mobile)Lo(Local)? SoMoLo is an acronym, short for Social, Mobile, Local.  As detailed in What is SoMoLo and Why is it Important to Marketers, SoMoLo is an accurate description of today’s consumer, and at the intersection of these three variables, Marketers can connect with consumers, presenting endless opportunity potential. If Marketers aren’t able to define or locate that sweet spot for their target, their marketing efforts will be disjointed, an uphill battle to increase ROI.

Four Ways Social Media Will Enhance Your SoMoLo Campaign is a good read to get your wheels spinning on utilizing social platforms that you may already be engaged with.

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5 Ways Social Media Can Drive Local Business

5 Ways Social Media Can Drive Local Business | Digital Marketing Power | Scoop.it

If you run a local business that’s focused on generating customers locally, then you may think you don’t really need to pay much attention to social media tools. While it’s true many social media tools offer the opportunity to connect with global audiences, they’re also great for driving local business when used in a targeted fashion. If your customers and prospects are using social media tools, and a little research will likely prove they are, then it just stands to reason that if you can find ways to meet them where and when they choose to interact, you’ll get more chances to be their go-to provider. This article by the excellent John Jantsch gives you 5 ideas for driving local business using social media.

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