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Local U Advanced in Historic Williamsburg – Early Bird Special is Endinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UnderstandingGoogleMapsYahooLocalSearch/~3/u30_LlNDXls/By Mike Blumenthal on Feb 12, 2016 04:56 pm Our spring Local U Advanced in Williamsburg is one of my favorite conferences… its laser focused on Local search, the group is intimate and collegial, the content is state of the art…. And this year, David Mihm claims that the IPAs will be to die for (you won’t be able to tell by me). All … Continue reading Local U Advanced in Historic Williamsburg – Early Bird Special is Ending →Related posts:Local U Advanced Philadelphia Early Bird Discount Ending LocalU Advanced – NYC September 30 – Early bird Discount Ends in 5 Days Next LocalU Advanced – NYC September 30      Read it! »135 Keywords Triggering “Near Me” Searches (and 7 That Aren’t)http://www.simpartners.com/135-keywords-near-me-searches/By Adam Dorfman on Feb 12, 2016 02:45 pm Google is now making it easier for consumers to find what they are looking for nearby by autocompleting “near me” for keywords traditionally associated with local search. Google serving local results for queries isn’t new — location is a key piece of context the algorithm uses to generate relevant search results. As Google reported last […]Posted by Adam Dorfman at 135 Keywords Triggering “Near Me” Searches (and 7 That Aren’t). Visit SIM Partners for more great information!Read it! »Streetmap Loses Anti-Competitive Lawsuit Against Google In UKhttp://feeds.searchengineland.com/~r/channel-local/~3/ykAmZrc5ULw/google-wins-anti-competitive-lawsuit-over-maps-onebox-in-uk-242387By Greg Sterling on Feb 12, 2016 12:40 pm Streetmap had sued on grounds that putting Google Maps at the top of search results was an “abuse of competition."The post Streetmap Loses Anti-Competitive Lawsuit Against Google In UK appeared first on Search Engine Land.Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.Read it! »  10 More Local Search Posts You May Have MissedNY Attorney General Comes Down on Review Abuses – AgainGoogle Launches Help Article That Lists all GMB Product UpdatesHow to Get a Tagline for Your Business on Google PlusYelp Elite for 3 Years with Only 66 Reviews: How?Can You Trust The Google My Business Guidelines?How to See the Address on a Hidden SAB Listing#PuppyMonkeyBaby: Does Creepy/Funny/Sad Super Bowl Advertising Really Work?How Healthcare Systems Can Take Ownership of Customer Reviews and RatingsDo SEOs At Larger Agencies Earn More Than Those At Smaller Agencies?The Local Data Ecosystem Just Got A Little More Eco-Friendly