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uBreakiFix by Asurion is the Largest Tech Repair Provider In The U.S. uBreakiFix repairs phones, laptops, tablets, gaming consoles, and other tech devices at nearly 700 stores nationwide. Why do they do it? Because they understand the panic that sets in when a phone is dropped face down on...

🚨 “Fake Reviews Are Tanking Rankings. Here’s How to Fight Back” You’ve optimized your clients’ Google Business Profiles. You’ve built a steady stream of 5-star reviews. But then, overnight, they drop out of the Map Pack. Why? Fake reviews. Fake 5-star reviews are boosting your clients’...

How to AI-Proof Your Local SEO Rankings With Reviews Search is changing, fast. Between shifting algorithms, new features in local listings, and rising consumer expectations, staying visible and competitive is more challenging than ever. That’s why we hosted a webinar packed with insights for...

Impressions: Winning the Hearts, Minds, and Eyes of Prospective Customers When it comes to reviews, we all know that quality matters. But what about visibility? How many people are actually seeing the reviews that shape your business’s reputation? Let’s talk about Impressions, the...

Thanks for your question - I apologize that it's taken me so long to get back to you - I've been away from the forums for a bit. Our research has only been centered around the number of reviews; you get a bump after 10 reviews. We have not studied whether positive or negative reviews impact...

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Business's Retirement Plan with Langan Financial! As a business owner, offering a top-tier retirement plan can be a game-changer for both your employees and your company’s future. But how can you be sure that your current plan is working in your best interest...

Hi @fredhutterson - you can use promo code FORUM20 at https://localu.org/nashville for our next event! Hope to see you there!

Thanks to GatherUp for Sponsoring our LocalU Webinar on March 19, 2025! Reserve Your Free Seat Here: https://localu.org/webinar-seo-2025-register/ How Reviews Impact Local SEO & Consumer Trust—Key Findings from GatherUp’s Latest Survey If you work with local businesses, you probably already...

Thanks to The Transparency Co for Sponsoring LocalU Global on March, 26, 2025! Get your tickets here: LocalU Global - A Virtual Local Search and SEO Conference- March 26, 2025 Bringing Transparency to Online Reviews with the Transparency Portal At The Transparency Co, we’re redefining how...

Thank you for the Mary mention - I miss working with her so much! I can confirm she is loving the retired life, though! (I also miss doing Last Week in Local like CRAZYYYYY)

LocalU is happy to host the 12th FREE webinar in our 2024 series next month! Be sure to register as Brad Wetherall, a former Director of the GBP product at Google joins Joy to discuss tips and insight into managing your GBP profile and the best way to get assistance from GBP Support! Register...

A huge thanks to Places Scout for continuing their sponsorship of LocalU by joining us in NYC on September 17, 2024! We're thrilled to have such a committed partner helping to uplift and support our local search & SEO community. Places Scout is recognized as the industry standard for conducting...

A big thank you to Specialty Answering Service for sponsoring LocalU in NYC on September 17, 2024! We're excited to have such a dedicated partner supporting our local business community. Are you a small business looking to enhance customer engagement and never miss a lead? Specialty Answering...

We are thrilled to have Wix Studio as our primary sponsor for the Sold Out LocalU event in New York next month! Wix is a great partner for Local SEO and has developed features that local businesses can use to improve their SEO and their conversions! Check out more info from Wix Studio below...

13 speakers—9 sessions—1 day of incredible insights! Get your ticket to BrightLocal’s virtual conference, Local SEO for Good, taking place September 12. Join top speakers in local marketing who will present on all things local, SEO, digital, and more… Speakers include your favorite local SEO...