Local Marketing Institute Podcast
Equip yourself with practical, trustworthy digital marketing tactics for local business. Learn from the best local marketers in the world how to get more customers using Google My Business, Facebook, email marketing, social media, local search, digital advertising and more. Whether you run a small business, nationwide chain / franchise, or are a marketing agency, each episode will help you grow your business. No shiny objects, minutia, or questionable tactics that can damage your business. Just practical, effective, and proven digital marketing strategies that will really move the needle on your business.
Local Marketing Institute Podcast
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session January 3, 2026
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Local Marketing Institute
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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Each week, Greg and Ben answer your questions on digital marketing for local businesses … local search engine optimization (SEO), Google Business Profile, social media, email marketing, websites, online advertising and more.
Updates and Questions
- John Mueller from Google responds to questions on if Schema helps with LLMs and Google.
- How does using the same number for two GBP locations differ from a franchise using a 1-800 number?
- Is LinkedIn good for marketing?
- Should I use keywords in my company name?
- How do I add a WhatsApp number to my GBP?
- What type of photos should I use for an insurance agency?
- Has the AI calling to check prices feature been tested yet?
- Can you target private Facebook groups with Facebook Ads?
- Is it bad to spam keywords in company names in the Home Renovation trade?
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