SlideShare une entreprise Scribd logo
1  sur  32
How to Succeed in Local
& Global Search
Sarah Little
Director of Marketing, StorageMart
@LittleBitSarah
@StorageMart
Eric Rattner
Customer Success Team Lead, Trustpilot
@EricRattner
@TrustpilotUS
Speakers
Trustpilot by the numbers
StorageMart by the numbers
StorageMart’s Challenge
Global Search Factors
Local Search Factors
On-Page Optimization
Local Link Signals
Google My Business Accuracy
External Local Signals
Reviews
Social Signals
Agenda
StorageMart’s Challenge: Big Brand + Multi-location, Local
Businesses
On-Page Optimization
Local Search Factors (According to the Experts)
Local Link Signals
Google My Business Accuracy
External Local Signals
Example (Old Site):
http://canada.storage-mart.com/british-
columbia/vancouver/east-kent-avenue-
north
Example (New Site):
https://storage-mart.com/vancouver
On-Page Optimization: URL Structure
ON-PAGE OPTIMIZATION: Local Pages
On-Page Optimization
Local Search Factors (According to the Experts)
Local Link Signals
Google My Business Accuracy
External Local Signals
Link building needs to become more organic marketing-event driven or
article driven so that the links aren't links bought or links begged but they
are earned links due to some activity on the part of the business...
Google is trying and succeeding at moving towards real world metrics.
Mike Blumenthal
blumenthals.com
On-Page Optimization
Local Search Factors (According to the Experts)
Local Link Signals
Google My Business Accuracy
External Local Signals
Audience Question
How many of you have checked
“Google My Business” for accuracy?
Google My Business
On-Page Optimization
Local Search Factors (According to the Experts)
Local Link Signals
Google My Business Accuracy
External Local Signals
External Local Signs: Structured vs Unstructured Data
Reviews
Global Search Factors (According to the Experts)
Social Signs
“The internet has turned what used to be a controlled, one-
way message into a real time dialogue with millions.”
Danielle Sachs,
‘The Future of Advertising’, Fast Company
Reviews = Higher CTR
Reviews: Seller Ratings + Local Organic Placement
Reviews
4 out of 5 consumers have
reversed a purchase due to
a negative review
Negative reviews aren’t ‘bad’ –
they offer an opportunity, and
lend legitimacy to your brand
Stars aren’t all that matter –
substance counts for a lot
Drive traffic from AdWords and SEO
“Why is Google taking online reviews more seriously? Simply put, it’s because the user is. A
recent study has shown that more customers are taking the time to read online reviews than
ever before.”
92% of customers read online reviews in 2015,
compared to just 88% in 2014
44% of users will only consider an online review
relevant if it has been written in the past month
87% look at e-commerce reviews for both brick-and-
mortar and online purchases
91% of consumers consider an online review more
important than input from a salesperson in a store
8% of a site’s search visibility on Google search is
attributed to online reviews
Why are reviews so important?
Build Trust on your Website
Continue to Showcase Trust Throughout the Acquisition Funnel
Keep Collecting More Reviews
1
Build your reputation
2
Drive traffic
Boost your presence in both
paid and organic search
to get more visitors
3
Increase conversion
Use your reviews to create
confidence and reduce
abandonment
4
Improve service
Respond to reviews,
rescue unhappy customers,
and increase your retention
rate
Collect feedback,
understand your customers,
and showcase how great
you are
Trustpilot Helps Grow Your Business
Reviews
Global Search Factors (According to the Experts)
Social Signs
Social Signals
Social Signals
Search Strategy Overview
WRAP UP WITH Q&A
THANK YOU

Contenu connexe

Tendances

Tendances (20)

Power your PPC with the Voice of the Customer [Webinar Slide Deck]
Power your PPC with the Voice of the Customer [Webinar Slide Deck]Power your PPC with the Voice of the Customer [Webinar Slide Deck]
Power your PPC with the Voice of the Customer [Webinar Slide Deck]
 
The Case For Reviews Webinar
The Case For Reviews WebinarThe Case For Reviews Webinar
The Case For Reviews Webinar
 
Outperform your competition with Customer Engagement
Outperform your competition with Customer EngagementOutperform your competition with Customer Engagement
Outperform your competition with Customer Engagement
 
5 Health Checks for Managing Customer Retention
5 Health Checks for Managing Customer Retention5 Health Checks for Managing Customer Retention
5 Health Checks for Managing Customer Retention
 
Driving Lifelong Customer Devotion With Loyalty Campaigns Confirmation
Driving Lifelong Customer Devotion With Loyalty Campaigns ConfirmationDriving Lifelong Customer Devotion With Loyalty Campaigns Confirmation
Driving Lifelong Customer Devotion With Loyalty Campaigns Confirmation
 
Using Trust to Propel the Buyer Journey
Using Trust to Propel the Buyer JourneyUsing Trust to Propel the Buyer Journey
Using Trust to Propel the Buyer Journey
 
Day 3: 2016 Google Shopping Summit
Day 3: 2016 Google Shopping SummitDay 3: 2016 Google Shopping Summit
Day 3: 2016 Google Shopping Summit
 
How to Use Trust to Exorcise Your Checkout Ghosts
How to Use Trust to Exorcise Your Checkout GhostsHow to Use Trust to Exorcise Your Checkout Ghosts
How to Use Trust to Exorcise Your Checkout Ghosts
 
IRCE Thriftbooks Trustpilot presentation
IRCE Thriftbooks Trustpilot presentationIRCE Thriftbooks Trustpilot presentation
IRCE Thriftbooks Trustpilot presentation
 
Top 5 Game-Changing PPC Strategies to Implement Today
Top 5 Game-Changing PPC Strategies to Implement TodayTop 5 Game-Changing PPC Strategies to Implement Today
Top 5 Game-Changing PPC Strategies to Implement Today
 
Google reviews ppt
Google reviews pptGoogle reviews ppt
Google reviews ppt
 
Using Analytics to Improve Your Affiliate Marketing
Using Analytics to Improve Your Affiliate MarketingUsing Analytics to Improve Your Affiliate Marketing
Using Analytics to Improve Your Affiliate Marketing
 
How Retail Marketers can Boost Their Facebook Advertising ROI in 2016
How Retail Marketers can Boost Their Facebook Advertising ROI in 2016How Retail Marketers can Boost Their Facebook Advertising ROI in 2016
How Retail Marketers can Boost Their Facebook Advertising ROI in 2016
 
12 Proven Methods to Turn Customers Into Loyal Brand Advocates
12 Proven Methods to Turn Customers Into Loyal Brand Advocates12 Proven Methods to Turn Customers Into Loyal Brand Advocates
12 Proven Methods to Turn Customers Into Loyal Brand Advocates
 
How to Spur Growth & Efficiency Gains with Dynamic Search Ads
How to Spur Growth & Efficiency Gains with Dynamic Search AdsHow to Spur Growth & Efficiency Gains with Dynamic Search Ads
How to Spur Growth & Efficiency Gains with Dynamic Search Ads
 
Ecommerce Personalization Beyond Amazon
Ecommerce Personalization Beyond AmazonEcommerce Personalization Beyond Amazon
Ecommerce Personalization Beyond Amazon
 
Conversion Optimization 6 Steps to Double Your Revenue
Conversion Optimization 6 Steps to Double Your RevenueConversion Optimization 6 Steps to Double Your Revenue
Conversion Optimization 6 Steps to Double Your Revenue
 
Elements of Incrementality in the Affiliate Channel
Elements of Incrementality in the Affiliate ChannelElements of Incrementality in the Affiliate Channel
Elements of Incrementality in the Affiliate Channel
 
VWO-Disruptive Advertising Webinar - 10 A/B Tests You Must Try on Your PPC La...
VWO-Disruptive Advertising Webinar - 10 A/B Tests You Must Try on Your PPC La...VWO-Disruptive Advertising Webinar - 10 A/B Tests You Must Try on Your PPC La...
VWO-Disruptive Advertising Webinar - 10 A/B Tests You Must Try on Your PPC La...
 
Quit Losing Money on Your Blog
Quit Losing Money on Your BlogQuit Losing Money on Your Blog
Quit Losing Money on Your Blog
 

Similaire à How StorageMart Succeeds in Global & Local Search

How to Drive More Sales Ready Leads with Digital
How to Drive More Sales Ready Leads with DigitalHow to Drive More Sales Ready Leads with Digital
How to Drive More Sales Ready Leads with Digital
DemandWave
 

Similaire à How StorageMart Succeeds in Global & Local Search (20)

7 Tactics to Turbo-Charge Your Search Programs Using Customer Reviews
7 Tactics to Turbo-ChargeYour Search Programs UsingCustomer Reviews7 Tactics to Turbo-ChargeYour Search Programs UsingCustomer Reviews
7 Tactics to Turbo-Charge Your Search Programs Using Customer Reviews
 
Leveraging Customer Reviews to Boost Performance & Efficiency in PPC Channels
 Leveraging Customer Reviews to Boost Performance & Efficiency in PPC Channels Leveraging Customer Reviews to Boost Performance & Efficiency in PPC Channels
Leveraging Customer Reviews to Boost Performance & Efficiency in PPC Channels
 
[Trustpilot] Leveraging Customer Reviews: how to Boost Performance & Efficien...
[Trustpilot] Leveraging Customer Reviews: how to Boost Performance & Efficien...[Trustpilot] Leveraging Customer Reviews: how to Boost Performance & Efficien...
[Trustpilot] Leveraging Customer Reviews: how to Boost Performance & Efficien...
 
Webcast- How To Achieve Continuous Growth In A Flat Market
Webcast- How To Achieve Continuous Growth In A Flat Market  Webcast- How To Achieve Continuous Growth In A Flat Market
Webcast- How To Achieve Continuous Growth In A Flat Market
 
Webcast - How To Achieve Continuous Growth In A Flat Market
Webcast - How To Achieve Continuous Growth In A Flat Market  Webcast - How To Achieve Continuous Growth In A Flat Market
Webcast - How To Achieve Continuous Growth In A Flat Market
 
E commerce channels - Mathieu Van de Velde
E commerce channels - Mathieu Van de VeldeE commerce channels - Mathieu Van de Velde
E commerce channels - Mathieu Van de Velde
 
Increase_Website_Traffic_Adaptive_Eddie-Prentice
Increase_Website_Traffic_Adaptive_Eddie-PrenticeIncrease_Website_Traffic_Adaptive_Eddie-Prentice
Increase_Website_Traffic_Adaptive_Eddie-Prentice
 
SEO and Conversion Optimization
SEO and Conversion OptimizationSEO and Conversion Optimization
SEO and Conversion Optimization
 
How The Flywheel is Changing Customer Acquisition Strategies for Agencies
How The Flywheel is Changing Customer Acquisition Strategies for AgenciesHow The Flywheel is Changing Customer Acquisition Strategies for Agencies
How The Flywheel is Changing Customer Acquisition Strategies for Agencies
 
Winning with Marketing Dollars 2009 10 01
Winning with Marketing Dollars 2009 10 01Winning with Marketing Dollars 2009 10 01
Winning with Marketing Dollars 2009 10 01
 
IIA Analytics
IIA AnalyticsIIA Analytics
IIA Analytics
 
Wolfgang Essentials 2015
Wolfgang Essentials 2015Wolfgang Essentials 2015
Wolfgang Essentials 2015
 
Amiro Consulting - Cloud Marketing Solutions
Amiro Consulting - Cloud Marketing SolutionsAmiro Consulting - Cloud Marketing Solutions
Amiro Consulting - Cloud Marketing Solutions
 
Repusurance
RepusuranceRepusurance
Repusurance
 
Making Sense of Internet Marketing for Manufacturers for the 2010 CMBC
Making Sense of Internet Marketing for Manufacturers for the 2010 CMBCMaking Sense of Internet Marketing for Manufacturers for the 2010 CMBC
Making Sense of Internet Marketing for Manufacturers for the 2010 CMBC
 
M A S001 Whiteley 091707
M A S001  Whiteley 091707M A S001  Whiteley 091707
M A S001 Whiteley 091707
 
How to Drive More Sales Ready Leads with Digital
How to Drive More Sales Ready Leads with DigitalHow to Drive More Sales Ready Leads with Digital
How to Drive More Sales Ready Leads with Digital
 
Internet Marketing with SEO and SEM
Internet Marketing with SEO and SEMInternet Marketing with SEO and SEM
Internet Marketing with SEO and SEM
 
Lead Scoring For B2B Marketers
Lead Scoring For B2B MarketersLead Scoring For B2B Marketers
Lead Scoring For B2B Marketers
 
SEO for Local Tourism Businesses in Northern Ireland
SEO for Local Tourism Businesses in Northern IrelandSEO for Local Tourism Businesses in Northern Ireland
SEO for Local Tourism Businesses in Northern Ireland
 

Plus de Trustpilot

The death of advertising: how the customer became king
The death of advertising: how the customer became kingThe death of advertising: how the customer became king
The death of advertising: how the customer became king
Trustpilot
 

Plus de Trustpilot (12)

6 Ways to use Behavioural Psychology to Drive Conversions & Grow Revenue
6 Ways to use Behavioural Psychology to Drive Conversions & Grow Revenue6 Ways to use Behavioural Psychology to Drive Conversions & Grow Revenue
6 Ways to use Behavioural Psychology to Drive Conversions & Grow Revenue
 
How to Make Customer Satisfaction Your Key Differentiator
How to Make Customer Satisfaction Your Key DifferentiatorHow to Make Customer Satisfaction Your Key Differentiator
How to Make Customer Satisfaction Your Key Differentiator
 
Trustpilot + Google
Trustpilot + GoogleTrustpilot + Google
Trustpilot + Google
 
Trustpilot præsentation fra Søren Sieg Jensen, Cykelpartner
Trustpilot præsentation fra Søren Sieg Jensen, CykelpartnerTrustpilot præsentation fra Søren Sieg Jensen, Cykelpartner
Trustpilot præsentation fra Søren Sieg Jensen, Cykelpartner
 
Vertrauen als Schlüssel zu einer höheren Conversion-Rate
Vertrauen als Schlüssel zu einer höheren Conversion-RateVertrauen als Schlüssel zu einer höheren Conversion-Rate
Vertrauen als Schlüssel zu einer höheren Conversion-Rate
 
From SLANDER to CANDOR: 10 Steps to Get Started with Reputation Management To...
From SLANDER to CANDOR: 10 Steps to Get Started with Reputation Management To...From SLANDER to CANDOR: 10 Steps to Get Started with Reputation Management To...
From SLANDER to CANDOR: 10 Steps to Get Started with Reputation Management To...
 
Gain, Maintain, and Retain: Why the future of your brand is powered by trust
Gain, Maintain, and Retain: Why the future of your brand is powered by trustGain, Maintain, and Retain: Why the future of your brand is powered by trust
Gain, Maintain, and Retain: Why the future of your brand is powered by trust
 
#EMP2015 - Conférence Trustpilot "Avis clients & Google Adwords" avec Adsonwall
#EMP2015 - Conférence Trustpilot "Avis clients & Google Adwords" avec Adsonwall#EMP2015 - Conférence Trustpilot "Avis clients & Google Adwords" avec Adsonwall
#EMP2015 - Conférence Trustpilot "Avis clients & Google Adwords" avec Adsonwall
 
De waarheid over Trust: Fabels over online reviews
De waarheid over Trust: Fabels over online reviewsDe waarheid over Trust: Fabels over online reviews
De waarheid over Trust: Fabels over online reviews
 
#ECP14 - Conférence Trustpilot "Best practices sur les avis clients" avec Bri...
#ECP14 - Conférence Trustpilot "Best practices sur les avis clients" avec Bri...#ECP14 - Conférence Trustpilot "Best practices sur les avis clients" avec Bri...
#ECP14 - Conférence Trustpilot "Best practices sur les avis clients" avec Bri...
 
The death of advertising: how the customer became king
The death of advertising: how the customer became kingThe death of advertising: how the customer became king
The death of advertising: how the customer became king
 
Salon Ecommerce Paris 2013: Les Avis Clients Trustpilot et Wanimo
Salon Ecommerce Paris 2013: Les Avis Clients Trustpilot et WanimoSalon Ecommerce Paris 2013: Les Avis Clients Trustpilot et Wanimo
Salon Ecommerce Paris 2013: Les Avis Clients Trustpilot et Wanimo
 

Dernier

4 TRIK CARA MENGGUGURKAN JANIN ATAU ABORSI KANDUNGAN
4 TRIK CARA MENGGUGURKAN JANIN ATAU ABORSI KANDUNGAN4 TRIK CARA MENGGUGURKAN JANIN ATAU ABORSI KANDUNGAN
4 TRIK CARA MENGGUGURKAN JANIN ATAU ABORSI KANDUNGAN
Cara Menggugurkan Kandungan 087776558899
 
Mastering Affiliate Marketing: A Comprehensive Guide to Success
Mastering Affiliate Marketing: A Comprehensive Guide to SuccessMastering Affiliate Marketing: A Comprehensive Guide to Success
Mastering Affiliate Marketing: A Comprehensive Guide to Success
Abdulsamad Lukman
 

Dernier (20)

Aiizennxqc Digital Marketing | SEO & SMM
Aiizennxqc Digital Marketing | SEO & SMMAiizennxqc Digital Marketing | SEO & SMM
Aiizennxqc Digital Marketing | SEO & SMM
 
Micro-Choices, Max Impact Personalizing Your Journey, One Moment at a Time.pdf
Micro-Choices, Max Impact Personalizing Your Journey, One Moment at a Time.pdfMicro-Choices, Max Impact Personalizing Your Journey, One Moment at a Time.pdf
Micro-Choices, Max Impact Personalizing Your Journey, One Moment at a Time.pdf
 
Resumé Karina Perez | Digital Strategist
Resumé Karina Perez | Digital StrategistResumé Karina Perez | Digital Strategist
Resumé Karina Perez | Digital Strategist
 
Distribution Ad Platform_ The Role of Distribution Ad Network.pdf
Distribution Ad Platform_ The Role of  Distribution Ad Network.pdfDistribution Ad Platform_ The Role of  Distribution Ad Network.pdf
Distribution Ad Platform_ The Role of Distribution Ad Network.pdf
 
Social Media Marketing Portfolio - Maharsh Benday
Social Media Marketing Portfolio - Maharsh BendaySocial Media Marketing Portfolio - Maharsh Benday
Social Media Marketing Portfolio - Maharsh Benday
 
SP Search Term Data Optimization Template.pdf
SP Search Term Data Optimization Template.pdfSP Search Term Data Optimization Template.pdf
SP Search Term Data Optimization Template.pdf
 
The seven principles of persuasion by Dr. Robert Cialdini
The seven principles of persuasion by Dr. Robert CialdiniThe seven principles of persuasion by Dr. Robert Cialdini
The seven principles of persuasion by Dr. Robert Cialdini
 
Gain potential customers through Lead Generation
Gain potential customers through Lead GenerationGain potential customers through Lead Generation
Gain potential customers through Lead Generation
 
The 9th May Incident in Pakistan A Turning Point in History.pptx
The 9th May Incident in Pakistan A Turning Point in History.pptxThe 9th May Incident in Pakistan A Turning Point in History.pptx
The 9th May Incident in Pakistan A Turning Point in History.pptx
 
Cartona.pptx. Marketing how to present your project very well , discussed a...
Cartona.pptx.   Marketing how to present your project very well , discussed a...Cartona.pptx.   Marketing how to present your project very well , discussed a...
Cartona.pptx. Marketing how to present your project very well , discussed a...
 
SALES-PITCH-an-introduction-to-sales.pptx
SALES-PITCH-an-introduction-to-sales.pptxSALES-PITCH-an-introduction-to-sales.pptx
SALES-PITCH-an-introduction-to-sales.pptx
 
4 TRIK CARA MENGGUGURKAN JANIN ATAU ABORSI KANDUNGAN
4 TRIK CARA MENGGUGURKAN JANIN ATAU ABORSI KANDUNGAN4 TRIK CARA MENGGUGURKAN JANIN ATAU ABORSI KANDUNGAN
4 TRIK CARA MENGGUGURKAN JANIN ATAU ABORSI KANDUNGAN
 
TAM_AdEx-Cross_Media_Report-Banking_Finance_Investment_(BFSI)_2023.pdf
TAM_AdEx-Cross_Media_Report-Banking_Finance_Investment_(BFSI)_2023.pdfTAM_AdEx-Cross_Media_Report-Banking_Finance_Investment_(BFSI)_2023.pdf
TAM_AdEx-Cross_Media_Report-Banking_Finance_Investment_(BFSI)_2023.pdf
 
Alpha Media March 2024 Buyers Guide.pptx
Alpha Media March 2024 Buyers Guide.pptxAlpha Media March 2024 Buyers Guide.pptx
Alpha Media March 2024 Buyers Guide.pptx
 
personal branding kit for music business
personal branding kit for music businesspersonal branding kit for music business
personal branding kit for music business
 
Social Media Marketing Portfolio - Maharsh Benday
Social Media Marketing Portfolio - Maharsh BendaySocial Media Marketing Portfolio - Maharsh Benday
Social Media Marketing Portfolio - Maharsh Benday
 
Best 5 Graphics Designing Course In Chandigarh
Best 5 Graphics Designing Course In ChandigarhBest 5 Graphics Designing Course In Chandigarh
Best 5 Graphics Designing Course In Chandigarh
 
10 Email Marketing Best Practices to Increase Engagements, CTR, And ROI
10 Email Marketing Best Practices to Increase Engagements, CTR, And ROI10 Email Marketing Best Practices to Increase Engagements, CTR, And ROI
10 Email Marketing Best Practices to Increase Engagements, CTR, And ROI
 
Mastering Affiliate Marketing: A Comprehensive Guide to Success
Mastering Affiliate Marketing: A Comprehensive Guide to SuccessMastering Affiliate Marketing: A Comprehensive Guide to Success
Mastering Affiliate Marketing: A Comprehensive Guide to Success
 
2024 Social Trends Report V4 from Later.com
2024 Social Trends Report V4 from Later.com2024 Social Trends Report V4 from Later.com
2024 Social Trends Report V4 from Later.com
 

How StorageMart Succeeds in Global & Local Search

Notes de l'éditeur

  1. Jordan
  2. Jordan (Welcome & thank everyone for joining, introduce Sarah & self) Sarah is the Director of Digital Marketing at StorageMart,the largest privately-owned self storage company, where she leads the company’s SEO, SEM, local, social, mobile, and content strategies. Sarah and her team recently launched a new responsive website in July 2015, with a large initiative in schematic markup, dynamic call tracking and analytics. Eric - Team Lead. . .
  3. ERIC
  4. SARAH
  5. ERIC
  6. SARAH
  7. SARAH Experts = https://moz.com/local-search-ranking-factors 1.On Page – Presence of NAP, keywords in Titles, Citation Volume, etc
  8. SARAH
  9. SARAH NAP Consistency (Name, Address, Phone) Schema.org - an initiative launched in 2011 by Bing, Google & Y! to “create and support a common set of schemas for structured data markup on web pages.” Schematic markup Organization SelfStorage Address Lat/Long OpeningHours Office Hours/Gate Hours – confused Google Local keywords above the fold and throughout Breadcrumbs Title tag: Brooklyn Self Storage Unit Description: StorageMart's Brooklyn self storage units on Wallabout Ave are just east of the BQE and feature climate controlled storage.
  10. SARAH Experts = https://moz.com/local-search-ranking-factors 2.Local Link Signals - Inbound anchor text, linking domain authority, linking domain quantity
  11. SARAH It’s about Content Marketing – writing content is not the same as marketing content. “Like we've talked in the past, link building needs to become more organic marketing-event driven or article driven so that the links aren't links bought or links begged but they are earned links due to some activity on the part of the business…Google is trying and succeeding at moving towards real world metrics.” Mike Blumenthal Local SEO and link building become integrated with Content Marketing and Social, and paid, and email and and and…
  12. SARAH Experts = https://moz.com/local-search-ranking-factors 3.GMB - Categories, business name, keywords in title/description
  13. SARAH Ask question – results will show live, comment on them before moving on
  14. SARAH 1.Name – exact, no keywords or geomodifiers. 2.Not tracking Phone#, 3.Local page URL (can use UTM parameters) 4. ENTIRETY – photos, descriptive copy (unique per listing w/ local info), tour •Issues: Acquisistions – can cause duplicates, inconsistent Citations, etc •Tip: from GMB login, submit map edits
  15. SARAH Experts = https://moz.com/local-search-ranking-factors 4.Ext Local Signals - Data aggregator, IYP, etc
  16. SARAH In general, there’s a shift (since the Snack Pack update) from importance of structured versus unstructured citations. “Structured data aspect is now just ‘table stakes’. If you don’t have it, you can be chasing your tail with unstructured and reviews… If you don’t have the fundamental kernel of clean structured data on your own site and on aggregators, you’re not going to show up. Period. …Google is rewarding those quality mentions [Citations] on local news sites, local chambers of commerce, prominent blogs in your area, those sorts of things.” David Mihm
  17. SARAH Now that we have covered local search factors, you can’t forget about global search. Prospects and customers alike will find out more about your brand via global search, particularly because not all propsects search from the locale they are interested in. Two primary factors that influence global search to focus on are Reviews and Social Signs. Let’s start with Reviews.
  18. SARAH
  19. SARAH Listings without reviews are mostly ignored Listing in what the SEO community has defined as the ‘Snack Pack’ can get about 50% of clicks only if there are reviews Organic gets most traffic if there are NO reviews. (30-60% of clicks) Heat map source: Casey Meraz, on Moz.com https://moz.com/blog/the-new-snack-pack-where-users-clicking-how-you-can-win
  20. SARAH
  21. ERIC We all know reviews are important but Trustpilot recently conducted research to dive into how reviews affect the Buyer’s Journey. What I think it particulary intersting is the large drop off over 87.2% feel that reviews are either somewhat or VERY IMPORTANT when it comes to deciding who to buy from. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/game-changer-cone-survey-finds-4-out-of-5-consumers-reverse-purchase-decisions-based-on-negative-online-reviews-128670633.html
  22. ERIC
  23. ERIC
  24. ERIC
  25. ERIC Showcase and collect via your Facebook page Leverage your Trustpilot profile page to collect more reviews and showcase your reputation with third party trust signals built right in
  26. ERIC
  27. SARAH Social Signs are also considered to be a factor in global search.
  28. SARAH It’s no longer wondering if social plays a role in ranking organically but to what extent is the impact. Social signals are increasing in importance and will continue to do so - why?
  29. SARAH The world is becoming more social. Today’s kids are tomorrow’s consumers - and they are raised on FB, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest. Based on millennials/generation Z current activity on the web - it can be expected that they will spend more time on social media channels, likely causing an increase in social signals as they grow and interact with their favorite brands on the internet. People already spend more time on social networks than on search engines, and the gap will continue to grow. In addition, people are more likely to trust a website recommended by their friends than by a search engine. Websites with a strong social presence are more easily shareable and accessible, and thus easier to recommend. Search engines can also analyze these shares as recommendations, boosting the credibility (and rankings) of the website. Websites with a strong social presence have better conversion rates and brand loyalty, leading to more sales, more word-of-mouth referrals, and greater brand awareness, which all lead to more positive reviews and inbound links.
  30. SARAH In summary…
  31. JORDAN
  32. JORDAN