Finance brands are challenged to present this key decision-informing information when and where consumers are searching, to connect and convert them in the moments that matter. Local searchers are weighing their options with great intent; in fact, even prior to COVID-19, 76% of those who searched from their mobile device would visit a business within
It’s difficult to even hazard a guess as to how consumers will behave leading into and throughout the critical holiday shopping season. As we’ve learned throughout 2020, the state of affairs can change near-instantly. What is certain is that enterprise brands will face unique challenges in connecting with consumers at the local level and will
When news of an impending pandemic first began circulating early this year, enterprise local brands began to prepare for what was largely expected to be a temporary business interruption. Outside of epidemiology circles, a wide-ranging lockdown situation wasn’t on the radar until the President declared a national state of emergency. Who could have known that
Consumers are on the hunt for clear COVID-19 protocols for any business they plan to visit. Optimizing Yelp listings for social distancing terms is now a must for all enterprise brands. Now, when searchers visit a location on Yelp, Yelp has prominently placed this information at the top of every business page. They’ll see a
We are undoubtedly living in an era of change. The year 2020 has presented numerous hurdles in both our professional and personal lives, yet it has also brought to light the inevitable need for change. As we all continue to navigate through these atypical times, a company that has been diligent in shifting their technology
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to prompt store closures and adjustments to business operations, the business world overall has made great strides in understanding its impact on consumer behavior. Google My Business, Yelp, Facebook, and other platforms continue to add new features and attributes to help businesses better communicate key service and operations information to
5 Best Practices For Maintaining Local Listings in an Unpredictable World The first half of 2020 has presented numerous hurdles for businesses across all verticals globally. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses grappled with shifting their local marketing efforts entirely to accurately communicate updates to their operations--being forced to temporarily close locations when
Quick-service restaurants and restaurants alike continue to muddle through the unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic. As closures and reopenings for businesses continue to waver at both the county and state levels across the board, the restaurant industry has been particularly hit hard as shut down orders for indoor dining have once again affected many parts
The power of local search is undeniable. In fact, nearly half of all Google searches are looking for local information. For medical providers, this surfaces the inevitable need to appear to searchers with accurate, up-to-date listings. For providers that work in multiple locations on different days and hours of the week, this can become a