Knowledge Experts on Local Marketing
Greg Gifford
Greg Gifford is a highly respected expert in local SEO, based in Texas. He is the Vice President of Search Lab, a Chicago-based local SEO agency, and is a sought-after speaker on the topic of SEO, having given workshops around the globe.
In addition to his expertise in local search optimization, Greg is also well-versed in email marketing and web analytics. He frequently travels internationally to give talks on local SEO and related topics.
Greg has a great interest and expertise in local search optimization, email marketing, and web analytics.
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David Mihm
David has been involved in online marketing since 2000 and search engine marketing since 2003.
He previously co-founded GetListed.org, an application that assisted over 3 million small businesses in creating and optimizing their presence in local directories. He was also the VP of Product Strategy at ThriveHive and was largely responsible for an organic funnel that assisted over 35,000 small businesses in improving their Google My Business profiles.
Right now, he is a freelance consultant and is the co-founder of NearMedia, helping brands of all sizes with SEO, local search, and Google Business Profile optimization.
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Joy Hawkins
Joy is the owner of Sterling Sky Inc., a local SEO agency that helps businesses improve their online presence. She’s a well-known speaker in the field of local search and has given presentations at numerous local SEO conferences, including Local U, MozCon, MozCon Local, and Pubcon.
She is also the owner of Local Search Forum, and LocalU – a platform dedicated to teaching Local Search and SEO tactics to all audiences, from small business owners to enterprise agency and in-house experts.
She has been active in the industry since 2006 and is a regular speaker at marketing conferences like MozCon, LocalU, Pubcon, SearchLove, and State of Search.
Her tweets are mostly on topics related to Google Business Profile, and other Google related products.
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Mike Blumenthal
Mike has been working in the field of web services since 1995.
Mike currently hosts two podcasts related to the local search industry: Last Week in Local Podcast and Near Memo Podcast, both of which are also available on YouTube. He is also the co-founder of LocaU and GatherUp, and continues to consult and advise for both companies.
Mike specializes in local search consulting for SAAS and local businesses. He is particularly interested in analyzing Google’s search strategies and how they impact local searches.
With almost 20 years of experience in local search and local marketing strategy, Mike is well-versed in the online to offline local ecosystem and helps businesses understand and take advantage of it through writing, speaking, and education.
He is passionate about local SEO and frequently shares his thoughts on the topic through social media and speaking engagements. He is a highly respected presenter at LocalU and has given presentations at numerous industry events.
Useful resources by Mike Blumenthal
Phil Rozek
Phil Rozek is a local SEO expert and owner of Local Visibility System, a local SEO agency that helps businesses improve their online presence. He is also a speaker at larger events like SMX West, SMX East, State of Search, at smaller gatherings, and on webinars. He is known for his expertise in local search marketing.
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Andrew Shotland
Andrew is the CEO of LocalSEOGuide.com, a prominent SEO consultancy with a focus on multi-location, local marketplaces, and B2B SaaS SEO. He has been leading the company for 15 years and is also a co-founder and board member of BayAreaSearch.org, an organization for Bay Area search marketing professionals.
He currently offer SEO and SEM consulting services to a range of clients, including large media and e-commerce companies and Web 2.0 start-ups.
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Darren Shaw
Darren Shaw is a local search expert and founder of Whitespark, a local SEO agency that helps businesses improve their online presence. He is also a speaker and author, known for his expertise in local search marketing. He’s also the co-host of The SaaS Venture podcast.
Darren has been working on the web for over 19 years and has a strong passion for local SEO. He leads research initiatives like the Local Search Ranking Factors survey and the Local Search Ecosystem and regularly contributes to search marketing publications. He is also a frequent speaker at conferences around the world.
Useful resources from Phil Rozek
Myles Anderson
Andrew is the CEO of LocalSEOGuide.com, a prominent SEO consultancy with a focus on multi-location, local marketplaces, and B2B SaaS SEO. He has been leading the company for 15 years and is also a co-founder and board member of BayAreaSearch.org, an organization for Bay Area search marketing professionals.
He currently offer SEO and SEM consulting services to a range of clients, including large media and e-commerce companies and Web 2.0 start-ups.
