In response to BrightLocal’s Brand Beacon Report 2024 findings, this episode sees us speak to enterprise expert Steve Wiideman about all things multi-location SEO.
In this wide-ranging and tactical nugget-filled conversation, Steve covers the challenges and opportunities available to multi-location SEOs today, and shares his proven processes for working with brands.
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Steve’s expert take on the findings of the Brand Beacon Report 2024
Why social media isn’t the quick fix for multi-location brands that some think it is
How agencies can develop a one-pager that sets out everything the HQ of a brand needs to know about local SEO
Why some brands struggle to get on board with local SEO
Preventing roadblocks and getting buy-in when working with enterprise brands
The multitude of ways brands can use AI, and what to avoid when generating content with AI
The data-backed secrets of success for a brand location page
Advice for SEOs uncertain about the future of search in a world with AI
As you can see from the list above, it’s a long one, but absolutely worth getting stuck into if you’re working with big brands or looking to do so.
Specializing in strategic planning for multi-location and franchise brands, Steve Wiideman, of Wiideman Consulting Group, considers himself a scientist and practitioner of local and e-commerce search engine optimization and paid search advertising. He is the author of SEO Strategy & Skills, a college textbook through Stukent. Wiideman has personally played a role in the inbound successes of brands that have included Disney, Linksys, Belkin, Public Storage, Honda, Skechers, Applebee’s, IHOP, Dole, and others. Many of the mentioned projects with an emphasis on strategy, planning, and campaign oversight.