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How Many Law Firm Websites are Using SSL? Should You?https://jurisdigital.com/many-law-firm-websites-using-ssl/By Casey Meraz on Nov 02, 2016 02:40 pm Working with a lot of lawyers across the country I’m always interested to see what tactics are working for law firms and which ones aren’t. Back in August of 2014 Google announced that HTTPS will be used as a ranking signal. Since this time Google has made multiple announcements on the importance of securing your websites - Read More The post How Many Law Firm Websites are Using SSL? Should You? appeared first on Juris Digital.Read it! »Yext Reviews product is pre-optimized for Schema, balances reviews across siteshttp://feeds.searchengineland.com/~r/channel-local/~3/Ve9pZO-c39c/yext-reviews-product-pre-optimized-schema-balances-reviews-across-sites-262363By Greg Sterling on Nov 02, 2016 12:55 pm Company says that capturing more reviews will help with local ranking. The post Yext Reviews product is pre-optimized for Schema, balances reviews across sites appeared first on Search Engine Land.Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.Read it! »A New Format for Business Listings on Google Maps?https://www.imprezziomarketing.com/new-format-business-listings-google-maps/By Joy Hawkins on Nov 02, 2016 10:14 am As of this morning I’m seeing a big change on Google Maps to the way business listings are showing up on Desktop.  Here are the items I’ve seen that are missing: Nearby search Send to Phone feature Share button Suggest an Edit button Add a Photo Button As well, they have added: A call button to [...]The post A New Format for Business Listings on Google Maps? appeared first on Imprezzio Marketing.Read it! »Start-Ups & Chasing The SEO Dragonhttp://www.localseoguide.com/start-ups-chasing-seo-dragon/By Andrew Shotland on Nov 02, 2016 09:23 am Yesterday I had a call with a start-up client whose SEO has been performing quite well. Since July, their organic traffic had grown by almost 700%, but growth had slowed most likely because of some site updates that screwed up their SEO (note to client – check with your SEO before you update the site). […]The post Start-Ups & Chasing The SEO Dragon appeared first on Local SEO Guide.Read it! »  10 More Local Search Posts You May Have MissedMore on HTTPS & Local Citations & 301 RedirectsWhy the Newest Google Local Guide Give Away SucksBing Testing New Mobile Style Local Pack on DesktopWhen going HTTPS, don’t forget about local citations!3rd Edition of Free Guide to Effective Local SEOThe SEO power of portfolio entries, case studies & testimonialsHow Brand Values Strengthen Your Marketing StrategyDistance to Business Now Showing in Google’s Local Knowledge PanelThe Increasing Impact of Reviews and Google+ (?!) on Local SEOCancelled Moz Local: How Many Listings Still Stand?