Local search: Managing listings across digital platforms

This report is designed to provide an overview of the listing management and optimisation process of local search, as well as some of the associated key challenges and best practice.
  • Local search is when consumers search via the web or mobile-based sites/apps for a geo-specific term or where location is derived to make search results more relevant to the searcher.
  • Ensuring that a business appears in local search results is crucial for both small-medium sized businesses and multi-location enterprises as Google estimates 97% of consumers seek information about local businesses through online search.
  • Marketers must expand their strategies to include local search and embrace metrics to measure success in this area.
  • Business listings must be consistent and accurate across search providers to ensure the best user experience...

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