Recent content by Alan D

Hi Joy- Yes we saw declines. We did a deep dive and found the following; -organic keywords with location in them did fine and held their positions -organic keywords with just the product and no location attached to them plummeted. For example='custom tuxedos nyc' is rock solid but 'custom...

Yes I experienced that several month ago. Every Monday my local position would go from 1st to 4th and then return on Thursday or Friday. ITs a bug that google eventually worked thru-frustrating as hell but they do eventually get it resolved.

Hi All, Big fan on the forum, especially Joy Hawkins! I have a mens custom suit store in Manhattan and yesterday I went from #1 in the 3-pack for my main keyword 'custom suits nyc' to #7. I have dominated this position for several years. In fact, all my keywords that have NYC or NY have tanked...

check your positions from the google.com/adpreview tool. Change the location to out of town and then change the location to a local zip code. I have noticed that google local algorithms change when you get closer to the location of the business. Hope that helps.

Yes-she is always my first call

My google maps listing is being filtered in most of the surrounding zip codes in New York City by a competitor a block from where I am. Seems like I am caught in Possum. I have tried just about everything. Name of company is Alan David Custom. outside the NY area we come up #1 in local 3 pack...

Thanks for the replies. So what would you do if you were me? I am in need of an seo consultant to do a deep dive into what is happening to me and/or my competitors. Any thoughts/recommendations?

My business is located in New York City. i sell custom suits. My company name is Alan David (www.alandavid.com) The keyword 'custom suits nyc' has always been critical. I had a bit of trouble when possum came out but rebounded nicely thanks to some special help from Joy Hawkins. For the last...