Tue, May 1, 2012
By 2016, it will no longer be the norm to search for information on your desktop computer. A recent survey by BIA/Kelsey projects local mobile searches to overtake local desktop searches in just five years, with local mobile searches expected to total 113.4 billion vs. 85.6 billion for local desktop searches. This represents a significant [...]
Mon, Jan 23, 2012
Building a strong and thriving Google+ community is a great way to engage your customers, build brand awareness, and develop a loyal following among your shoppers, vendors, and clients. If you are just getting started or even if you already have a Google+ page, you can use these simple tips to ensure that you are [...]
Wed, Jan 18, 2012
The International Franchise Association Convention is your chance to “Seize the Opportunity”! As the leaders in the franchise community gather in Orlando, Florida for the 52nd Annual Convention, we invite you to join the Qiigo team as they lead two Business Solution Roundtables in the Marketing and PR Track. Join Qiigo CEO Rick Batchelor as [...]
Mon, Feb 28, 2011
Local search is the name of the game, and in this very important game, Google Places is the only name you really need to know. So how do you make Google Places work harder for your business? Getting comfortable with Google Places is all about maximizing your Places page and then using the new Google [...]
Wed, Apr 22, 2009
Local search is a search engine created to focus on a specific geographic area. With a local search, users are able to use a directory-like format to select their location and category to narrow their results. Some local search engines, like Google Local, use the computer’s IP address to help narrow the search. For example, [...]
Tue, Mar 3, 2009
To get the best results from local SEO searches, a few simple steps can make a world of difference. Follow these quick tips and you should see improved results in your local SEO searches. First, spend some time researching the local link groups of the sites you are in competition with. Finding out which local [...]
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
Link building can greatly help your business increase ranking within the search engines and cover any bad press about your business online. Here are some ideas that you can use to build links in the search engines: 1. Use social media. Social media sites such as FaceBook and MySpace are not just for the kids. [...]