Welcome to the realm of Local Search Optimization Insights on Paradux Media Group’s blog, where the spotlight shines on harnessing the power of local visibility in the digital landscape. In this dedicated space, we delve into the intricacies of local optimization, offering insights, strategies, and expert perspectives to empower businesses in securing a prominent place in local online searches.

As the digital world becomes increasingly saturated, the importance of local search optimization cannot be overstated. At Paradux Media Group, we recognize the critical role that local visibility plays for businesses, from small enterprises aiming to capture local markets to larger brands seeking to connect with audiences in specific geographic areas.

Our articles cover a spectrum of topics, from the fundamentals of local SEO and Google My Business optimization to advanced strategies for dominating local search results and standing out in competitive local markets. Whether you’re a brick-and-mortar store, a service-based business, or a national brand with a local presence, our insights cater to diverse needs and goals.

Explore the dynamics of optimizing your online presence to ensure maximum visibility in local searches. We delve into the art of local keyword research, online reviews management, and the strategic use of location-based content to not only attract local customers but also foster a strong sense of community engagement.

Stay abreast of industry trends that are reshaping the local search landscape, from the impact of voice search on local queries to the evolving role of online directories in local SEO. Our articles provide actionable takeaways, case studies, and practical tips to guide businesses in optimizing their local online presence and thriving in the competitive local marketplace.

Whether you’re a local business aiming to enhance community visibility or a national brand with a decentralized presence, Paradux Media Group’s Local Search Optimization Insights is your compass. Join us on this journey where local visibility meets strategic optimization, and each article is a step toward dominating local visibility and unlocking the full potential of your local online presence.

Do Google Reviews Help Your Business?

The quick answer is YES.  Here’s how and why. First of all, Google holds 90% of the search engine market share.  Just as “Google” has become a verb in our vernacular for “looking something up on the internet,” the majority of people worldwide use Google to search for everything from recipes to health advice, and…

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Do You Know How “Google My Business” Can Bring More Customers to Your Door?

With Google dominating the search engine market (92.24%), implementing more ways to help your business rank highly is critical in today’s world.  More and more consumers rely on Google searches to find businesses and products to meet their needs, and many of them are now able to complete their purchases entirely online. There are many…

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Marketing Trends In 2020 That You Can Utilize

Marketing innovation is moving rapidly this year. Trends in 2020 will focus on the adoption of new technologies that will have an impact both on your digital and conventional marketing. Keeping Bert Happy Google recently applied the most recent update to its algorithm and its name is Bert. As per their own words, Bert is…

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Internet Marketing For Your Business

The most important reasons that your company should consider internet marketing is the chance to get discovered more often on major search engines. The vast majority of people who use these search engines like Google don’t scroll past the results on page one, which means that you should do everything in your power to get…

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What are the keys to local marketing?

Any business that wants to survive and thrive in the marketplace will need to learn how to market its goods or services. In many cases, this means first learning how to market its goods or services in its local area. Startups and small companies may only serve a select local community while businesses of all…

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Function and Impact of Political Advertising Agencies on Political Campaigns

Advertising agencies have grown and diversified over the years as more industries appreciate the value that advertising adds to their brands. Today, there are advertising agencies dealing with products, online marketing, persons who draw huge public interest like actors and artists among others. Political advertising agencies help candidates gain popularity and win elections. Like any…

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Avoid the Scammers and Spammers!

I often get emails and calls from our clients asking me about confusing emails and letters that they get.  Sometimes they are domain renewal notices other times they are directory listing services that promise better website traffic. Some of these may be genuine but the majority are not, so how do you protect yourself and…

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Social Media Privacy and Advertising

Video Transcript Hi there.  How are you today? Hey, I wanted to take just a few minutes today to talk a little bit about a question I get asked a lot and that is, “How does social media privacy interact with advertising and where’s the line and what are my options?”  I thought it would…

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Off-Page vs. On-Page SEO: How Do You Develop a Strategy? Part 2

In part one of this blog, we explained the difference between on-page and off-page SEO. We established that off-page SEO is often completed by a website designer or coder behind the scenes, while on-page SEO is up to you. The way that designers name your pages, write your code and house your website (i.e. search…

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What Is Inbound Marketing and Why Should You Care?

What is Inbound Marketing? Inbound Marketing is a phrase that has been on the periphery of every business since the boom of the online marketplace. With 80% of Australians now with internet access, by implementing cost effective online marketing strategies, you can bring people to you in their droves. This chart shows the Breakdown of…

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Is it Time to Hire an Outsider Internet Marketing Firm?

Did you know that, according to Google, at least 88% of people searching for local businesses on their smartphones call, or stop in, less than a day later? The importance of internet marketing can no longer be ignored. Whether on desktop PCs, laptops, or mobile devices, it is clear. A staggering number of people seek…

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Staying Up-To-Date With SEO Evolution

Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is an intrinsic piece in gaining more web-procured business. By staying up-to-date with the changes in SEO, you can keep you site visible in users’ Google, Facebook or LinkedIn searches, and avoid any negative effects of SEO by ditching the outdated technology and practices that have been deemed problematic by…

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What Not to Do With Your Google+ Profile

People have been flocking to Google+, which is quickly becoming a favorite social media platform. Google+ is an incredible way of meeting new people, connecting with prospective customers, and building more ties with your consumers. Many businesses don’t quite get it yet being a huge site with regular updates and all, but Google+ is a…

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Need SEO, Web Design, and Advertising From One Company? No Problem

When your business starts to have a presence online with a website, social media, or blog, there are a lot of moving targets and important pieces to the puzzle. How easy is it for your potential customers to find you? Is your site optimized? Is your logo appropriate, and does your website need a makeover?…

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Beyond the Pond Blog Named to 25 Excellent Blogs on Local Search & SEO

Congratulations to Co-Owner Mike Frey! His blog, Beyond the Pond, was just named as one of 25 Excellent Blogs on Local Search and SEO at Upcity Tips. Organic search is no longer just the domain of eCommerce and national businesses. Local search is a viable and necessary tool in any local business owner’s visibility toolkit. With the…

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The Social Traveler – The Importance of Online Reviews For Small Business

Summer is right around the corner, what that means for a lot of cities, towns and communities is tourists coming through town. Some will stop for a meal, some for window shopping, some for a day, week or longer. That makes now a great time to work on your online reviews and website presence.  This past…

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Marketing Budget Template

It is imperative that a business proactively set a marketing budget for their business. The reason is simple, if you don’t set a budget and make a plan, you will instead make a series of small, and at the time, inconsequential  choices to promote your business that are both costly and ineffective. At the end of…

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Mike Frey, President of the Eagle Point & Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce

Our very own co-founder Mike Frey assumed the 2013 Presidency today of the Eagle Point & the Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce. During the next year, Mike will be focusing on growing the chamber, focusing the community on the local businesses that make up the infrastructure of the Upper Rogue community, and encouraging everyone to…

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SEO and Your Marketing Budget

SEO Where Does It Fit In My Marketing Plan? You’re a small business owner; you have a marketing budget but still most of your advertising endeavors are bills rather than part of a budget.  You dabble in some print advertising, and maybe you do a little radio, so how does SEO fit in? Good question…Being…

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