If you haven’t noticed already, reviews on Google My Business (or GMB) are sorted, by default, by most relevant reviews. The term “most relevant” is ambiguous if taken at face value. That being said, what even makes one review more relevant than another? There are quite a few factors that Read more »
Top Local SEO Trends
…According to our friends over at BrightLocal.com In order for Upright Tire and our clients to be most successful, we often find that staying in the know and ahead of the curve suits our customers best in the long run. Oftentimes the most effective practices for improving SEO & our Read more »
Location, Density and Local Search Rankings
If you’ve done everything right with SEO yet you’re still looking for more, you may be wondering what else you can do. Unfortunately, not all factors are in your control and that includes business location and local population density. If this is something you’ve thought about, continue reading to see Read more »
Opening a New Location? Consider Local SEO
First and foremost, congratulations on your business’ success! Opening a new location is no simple feat so you definitely deserve a virtual pat on the back. However, there are still a lot of obstacles to overcome before smooth cruising. Do not worry though! Upright Communications is here to provide assistance Read more »
Facebook’s New Tools for Local Businesses
Facebook is currently in the process of rolling out new tools to help smaller businesses increase their engagement! Take a look at a few of the new tools Facebook will be implementing: Automated Ads This is how Facebook describes Automated Ads: “We know small businesses don’t always have the time Read more »
Showcasing Positive Reviews – Google My Business
Google My Business, AKA GMB, will begin to automatically suggest positive reviews that can be shared as happy customer testimonials via Google Posts. It is stated that suggestions will appear on the Dashboard when signing in to Google My Business, and they may even be sent to business owners in Read more »
3 Free Marketing Tips for Your Tire Business
Your business needs marketing to survive & thrive. Marketing is especially important when getting the word out about your smaller business – and making sure you succeed for years to come. Take a look at some easy and free marketing ideas we have put together to get your business’ name Read more »
Public Google+ Content Is Being Archived
Word on the street is that the public Google+ posts will be saved for posterity with the official Internet Archive. Whether or not you’re a customer of ours, chances are you’ve heard of Google+. Google+ was basically Google’s failed attempt at a social media network. As the April termination date Read more »
Florida 2 – The Biggest Update in Years
On a very regular basis, the search engine Google performs updates to its search algorithm, which affects how websites are ranked and displayed in search. Recently, Danny Sullivan of Google confirmed a new broad core update, which has been nicknamed Florida 2 (not related to the original Florida update). Here’s Read more »
Branding Your Tire Business
A big part of your business’ success is branding. When consumers look at your business, they don’t care about what you do and how you do it. They care about why you’re doing what you do. According to an Edelman brand-share survey, 87% of people want a meaningful relationship with Read more »