ºÝºÝߣshows by User: JoyHawkins / http://www.slideshare.net/images/logo.gif ºÝºÝߣshows by User: JoyHawkins / Thu, 18 Jul 2019 15:35:38 GMT ºÝºÝߣShare feed for ºÝºÝߣshows by User: JoyHawkins Mozcon 2019 - Factors that Affect the Local Algorithm that Don't Impact Organic /slideshow/mozcon-2019-factors-that-affect-the-local-algorithm-that-dont-impact-organic/156287990 mozcon2019-190718153538
Google’s local algorithm is a horse of a different color when compared with the organic algo most SEOs are familiar with. Joy will share results from a Sterling Sky study on how proximity varies greatly when comparing local and organic results, how reviews impact ranking (complete with data points from testing), how spam is running wild (and how it negatively impacts real businesses), and more.]]>

Google’s local algorithm is a horse of a different color when compared with the organic algo most SEOs are familiar with. Joy will share results from a Sterling Sky study on how proximity varies greatly when comparing local and organic results, how reviews impact ranking (complete with data points from testing), how spam is running wild (and how it negatively impacts real businesses), and more.]]>
Thu, 18 Jul 2019 15:35:38 GMT /slideshow/mozcon-2019-factors-that-affect-the-local-algorithm-that-dont-impact-organic/156287990 JoyHawkins@slideshare.net(JoyHawkins) Mozcon 2019 - Factors that Affect the Local Algorithm that Don't Impact Organic JoyHawkins Google’s local algorithm is a horse of a different color when compared with the organic algo most SEOs are familiar with. Joy will share results from a Sterling Sky study on how proximity varies greatly when comparing local and organic results, how reviews impact ranking (complete with data points from testing), how spam is running wild (and how it negatively impacts real businesses), and more. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/mozcon2019-190718153538-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Google’s local algorithm is a horse of a different color when compared with the organic algo most SEOs are familiar with. Joy will share results from a Sterling Sky study on how proximity varies greatly when comparing local and organic results, how reviews impact ranking (complete with data points from testing), how spam is running wild (and how it negatively impacts real businesses), and more.
Mozcon 2019 - Factors that Affect the Local Algorithm that Don't Impact Organic from Joy Hawkins
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Local Search Changes That Matter in 2018 /slideshow/local-search-changes-that-matter-in-2018/119940843 pubcon2018-181019002305
Google is constantly releasing new features and changing how things work. What updates/changes in 2018 do you need to be aware of and how should you change your SEO strategy as a result of these?]]>

Google is constantly releasing new features and changing how things work. What updates/changes in 2018 do you need to be aware of and how should you change your SEO strategy as a result of these?]]>
Fri, 19 Oct 2018 00:23:05 GMT /slideshow/local-search-changes-that-matter-in-2018/119940843 JoyHawkins@slideshare.net(JoyHawkins) Local Search Changes That Matter in 2018 JoyHawkins Google is constantly releasing new features and changing how things work. What updates/changes in 2018 do you need to be aware of and how should you change your SEO strategy as a result of these? <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/pubcon2018-181019002305-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Google is constantly releasing new features and changing how things work. What updates/changes in 2018 do you need to be aware of and how should you change your SEO strategy as a result of these?
Local Search Changes That Matter in 2018 from Joy Hawkins
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How to Create a KILLER Strategy by Spying on Your Competitors /slideshow/how-to-create-a-killer-strategy-by-spying-on-your-competitors/80625087 stateofsearch-2017-final-171009205829
State of Search 2017 Presentation. Session Description: One of the most common questions Joy gets asked on a regular basis is "Why does this guy rank in the 3-pack and I don't". Finding the answer to that can often be very detailed & complicated but is crucial if you want ranking success. Focusing on the wrong thing can waste a lot of time & money and leave you really frustrated. In this session, Joy will show you several ranking puzzles she analyzed in the last 6 months and show you how she was able to solve them based on gathering information about the competitors ranking in the local results.]]>

State of Search 2017 Presentation. Session Description: One of the most common questions Joy gets asked on a regular basis is "Why does this guy rank in the 3-pack and I don't". Finding the answer to that can often be very detailed & complicated but is crucial if you want ranking success. Focusing on the wrong thing can waste a lot of time & money and leave you really frustrated. In this session, Joy will show you several ranking puzzles she analyzed in the last 6 months and show you how she was able to solve them based on gathering information about the competitors ranking in the local results.]]>
Mon, 09 Oct 2017 20:58:29 GMT /slideshow/how-to-create-a-killer-strategy-by-spying-on-your-competitors/80625087 JoyHawkins@slideshare.net(JoyHawkins) How to Create a KILLER Strategy by Spying on Your Competitors JoyHawkins State of Search 2017 Presentation. Session Description: One of the most common questions Joy gets asked on a regular basis is "Why does this guy rank in the 3-pack and I don't". Finding the answer to that can often be very detailed & complicated but is crucial if you want ranking success. Focusing on the wrong thing can waste a lot of time & money and leave you really frustrated. In this session, Joy will show you several ranking puzzles she analyzed in the last 6 months and show you how she was able to solve them based on gathering information about the competitors ranking in the local results. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/stateofsearch-2017-final-171009205829-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> State of Search 2017 Presentation. Session Description: One of the most common questions Joy gets asked on a regular basis is &quot;Why does this guy rank in the 3-pack and I don&#39;t&quot;. Finding the answer to that can often be very detailed &amp; complicated but is crucial if you want ranking success. Focusing on the wrong thing can waste a lot of time &amp; money and leave you really frustrated. In this session, Joy will show you several ranking puzzles she analyzed in the last 6 months and show you how she was able to solve them based on gathering information about the competitors ranking in the local results.
How to Create a KILLER Strategy by Spying on Your Competitors from Joy Hawkins
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What You Need to Know about Google My Business & Possum in 2016 /slideshow/what-you-need-to-know-about-google-my-business-possum-in-2016/67512882 localuneworleanspresentation-161021185438
Wondering what happened to local business results on September 1? Google's Possum update on September 1, 2016 was the biggest update we have seen in local in years. See how big of a change we saw and what other features GMB is working on these days.]]>

Wondering what happened to local business results on September 1? Google's Possum update on September 1, 2016 was the biggest update we have seen in local in years. See how big of a change we saw and what other features GMB is working on these days.]]>
Fri, 21 Oct 2016 18:54:38 GMT /slideshow/what-you-need-to-know-about-google-my-business-possum-in-2016/67512882 JoyHawkins@slideshare.net(JoyHawkins) What You Need to Know about Google My Business & Possum in 2016 JoyHawkins Wondering what happened to local business results on September 1? Google's Possum update on September 1, 2016 was the biggest update we have seen in local in years. See how big of a change we saw and what other features GMB is working on these days. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/localuneworleanspresentation-161021185438-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Wondering what happened to local business results on September 1? Google&#39;s Possum update on September 1, 2016 was the biggest update we have seen in local in years. See how big of a change we saw and what other features GMB is working on these days.
What You Need to Know about Google My Business & Possum in 2016 from Joy Hawkins
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How to Approach Google My Business (GMB) in 2016 /slideshow/how-to-approach-google-my-business-gmb-in-2016/63299827 smxadvanced2016-localsearchworkshop-160621155609
SMX Advanced 2016 - Local Search Advantage Workshop]]>

SMX Advanced 2016 - Local Search Advantage Workshop]]>
Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:56:09 GMT /slideshow/how-to-approach-google-my-business-gmb-in-2016/63299827 JoyHawkins@slideshare.net(JoyHawkins) How to Approach Google My Business (GMB) in 2016 JoyHawkins SMX Advanced 2016 - Local Search Advantage Workshop <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/smxadvanced2016-localsearchworkshop-160621155609-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> SMX Advanced 2016 - Local Search Advantage Workshop
How to Approach Google My Business (GMB) in 2016 from Joy Hawkins
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Google Shrinks the 7-Pack to 3. Now What? /slideshow/google-shrinks-the-7pack-to-3-now-what/54037666 changestolocalsearch-151016183501-lva1-app6892
An overview of the changes that have happened in Local Search in the last few months and what business owners should know about it. ]]>

An overview of the changes that have happened in Local Search in the last few months and what business owners should know about it. ]]>
Fri, 16 Oct 2015 18:35:01 GMT /slideshow/google-shrinks-the-7pack-to-3-now-what/54037666 JoyHawkins@slideshare.net(JoyHawkins) Google Shrinks the 7-Pack to 3. Now What? JoyHawkins An overview of the changes that have happened in Local Search in the last few months and what business owners should know about it. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/changestolocalsearch-151016183501-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> An overview of the changes that have happened in Local Search in the last few months and what business owners should know about it.
Google Shrinks the 7-Pack to 3. Now What? from Joy Hawkins
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16 Tips for Ranking Better with Google My Business - SMX Advanced Local Search Advantage /slideshow/16-tips-for-ranking-better-with-google-my-business/48998123 16tipsgmb-may2015-150604161246-lva1-app6891
Trying to figure out why you don't rank well in the local pack on Google? Here are my tips on how to diagnose your ranking issues and get the most from Google My Business (GMB).]]>

Trying to figure out why you don't rank well in the local pack on Google? Here are my tips on how to diagnose your ranking issues and get the most from Google My Business (GMB).]]>
Thu, 04 Jun 2015 16:12:45 GMT /slideshow/16-tips-for-ranking-better-with-google-my-business/48998123 JoyHawkins@slideshare.net(JoyHawkins) 16 Tips for Ranking Better with Google My Business - SMX Advanced Local Search Advantage JoyHawkins Trying to figure out why you don't rank well in the local pack on Google? Here are my tips on how to diagnose your ranking issues and get the most from Google My Business (GMB). <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/16tipsgmb-may2015-150604161246-lva1-app6891-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Trying to figure out why you don&#39;t rank well in the local pack on Google? Here are my tips on how to diagnose your ranking issues and get the most from Google My Business (GMB).
16 Tips for Ranking Better with Google My Business - SMX Advanced Local Search Advantage from Joy Hawkins
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Google My Business: 15 Tips for Success (SMX West Presentation) /slideshow/google-my-business-15-tips-for-success-smx-west-presentation/45325636 smxwest-gmbeditedversion-150302102920-conversion-gate02
ºÝºÝߣs from the Local Search Advantage Workshop at SMX West (San Jose). 15 tips to make the most out of Google My Business (GMB).]]>

ºÝºÝߣs from the Local Search Advantage Workshop at SMX West (San Jose). 15 tips to make the most out of Google My Business (GMB).]]>
Mon, 02 Mar 2015 10:29:20 GMT /slideshow/google-my-business-15-tips-for-success-smx-west-presentation/45325636 JoyHawkins@slideshare.net(JoyHawkins) Google My Business: 15 Tips for Success (SMX West Presentation) JoyHawkins ºÝºÝߣs from the Local Search Advantage Workshop at SMX West (San Jose). 15 tips to make the most out of Google My Business (GMB). <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/smxwest-gmbeditedversion-150302102920-conversion-gate02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> ºÝºÝߣs from the Local Search Advantage Workshop at SMX West (San Jose). 15 tips to make the most out of Google My Business (GMB).
Google My Business: 15 Tips for Success (SMX West Presentation) from Joy Hawkins
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https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/profile-photo-JoyHawkins-48x48.jpg?cb=1595265827 Joy Hawkins has been working in the Local SEO industry since 2006 and loves being a Google Top Contributor. She also loves spending time managing Google AdWords accounts and has been certified in both Google Search & Display. She is also a speaker at various search engine marketing conferences such as SMX & LocalU.She currently works as a the owner of Sterling Sky Inc in Uxbridge, ON, Canada. Joy's daily responsibilities there include troubleshooting ranking issues on Google for the most complicated and difficult accounts, updating her training manual (The Expert's Guide to Local SEO), consulting on how to use Google products and SEO-related tools and tactics & more. www.sterlingsky.ca https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/mozcon2019-190718153538-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/mozcon-2019-factors-that-affect-the-local-algorithm-that-dont-impact-organic/156287990 Mozcon 2019 - Factors ... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/pubcon2018-181019002305-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/local-search-changes-that-matter-in-2018/119940843 Local Search Changes T... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/stateofsearch-2017-final-171009205829-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/how-to-create-a-killer-strategy-by-spying-on-your-competitors/80625087 How to Create a KILLER...