While social media doesn’t directly boost your Google rankings, it plays a powerful supporting role in your local SEO strategy. In this episode, we explain how platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube help drive local traffic, reinforce your business authority, and enhance your Google Business Profile. Learn how to make the most of your time on social and what steps to take for lasting impact.

What You’ll Learn

• How social media indirectly supports your local search rankings
• Which platforms to focus on based on your business type
• How to connect social accounts to your Google Business Profile for SEO benefits

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Is your website technically holding you back from ranking higher in local search? Most business owners focus on content and keywords, but without a solid technical foundation, your site won’t reach its full potential. In this episode of Local SEO Tactics, we take a deep dive into technical SEO and why it’s a critical part of improving your local search visibility. From crawlability and site structure to mobile optimization, page speed, and schema markup, you'll learn how to build a strong technical foundation for your website. Whether you're just getting started or looking to tighten up your on-page strategy, this episode gives you practical tips, clear priorities, and trusted tools to move the needle in your rankings.

What You’ll Learn

• How to prioritize the most impactful technical SEO tasks for your site
• Practical tools and steps to fix crawl issues, boost speed, and structure your pages
• Why mobile-friendliness and HTTPS are non-negotiable for local rankings

Ready to optimize your website like a pro? Listen to the full episode of Local SEO Tactics for a deep dive into the key technical elements that can make or break your local search performance. Whether you're DIY-ing your SEO or managing a team, these insights will give you a roadmap to better visibility and traffic. Tune in now!

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You’ve made it to the top of Google, now what? In this episode, Bob shares smart strategies to keep your spot and turn your visibility into real results. Learn why clear calls-to-action, an updated Google Business Profile, and responding to reviews matter more than ever. Discover how social proof, consistent review requests, and hyper-local content can give you an edge. Plus, Bob covers monitoring competitors, setting alerts for ranking changes, and staying one step ahead in the search game.

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Boost productivity and visibility with AI tools tailored for local SEO, marketing, and automation.

The future of marketing is AI-powered, make sure you're business doesn't get left behind. In this episode of SEO Tactics, we unpack a lineup of powerful AI tools designed to elevate your business. From automated review management to AI-powered ad optimization, learn how these platforms can save you time, improve customer engagement, and help you dominate local search. Whether you're a small business or a marketing agency, this episode delivers actionable insights and recommendations from hands-on experience with tools like BirdEye, MailChimp, BrightLocal, Jasper, and more.

What You’ll Learn

• How AI tools can streamline local SEO, review responses, email marketing, and content creation
• The pros, cons, and real-world use cases of platforms like BirdEye, Podium, Jasper, ChatFuel, BrightLocal, and more
• Insider tips on using AI-driven chatbots, voice search optimization, and ad automation to boost customer conversion

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In this episode, Bob Brennan tackles one of the most common questions local business owners face: Should I be running paid ads? He breaks down the performance and costs of Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and YouTube Ads, comparing their strengths, weaknesses, and how much revenue they can actually generate. You’ll also hear how paid ads can complement your long-term SEO strategy and when it makes the most sense to invest in them. If you're trying to get leads fast without wasting your budget, this episode is a must-listen.

What You’ll Learn

• The differences between Google, Facebook, and YouTube Ads
• Why paid ads can be a smart short-term boost during SEO campaigns
• How to budget and measure ROI for local ad campaigns

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Are visitors bouncing before they ever become leads? You might be making them work too hard. In this episode of Search Smarts, host Bob Brennan reveals how small tweaks, like skipping the contact form or offering instant estimates, can lead to big jumps in conversions. He breaks down the mindset shift from "what do we want from the user?" to "what does the user want from us?" If you’re ready to eliminate friction, boost trust, and turn more traffic into real results, this one’s a must-listen.

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