Monthly Archives: May 2019

May 2019 LPM Roundup

This past month, Google made a number of changes to their search engine results pages (SERPs). They’ve been naturally integrated so most users will have no issue adopting them—some may not even notice that this wasn’t the way things always were. Although the changes feel seamless, they are still going to have an important impact […]

The Future of Tech: 4 Key Insights from the 2019 Collision Conference

With 25,000+ attendees from 125 countries, 900+ journalists, 3,750+ CEOs and a long list of speakers from groundbreaking startups and Fortune 500 companies, Collision is one of the fastest growing tech conferences in North America. This inspirational 3-day conference opened our eyes to the necessity of keeping tabs on current technological trends and the evolving […]

How to Engage Independent Travellers in the Digital Age

Click. Click. Click. Click. The familiar sound of convenience. But do you remember what it was like planning a trip before the internet was a thing? No websites, no apps, no e-tickets, no online bookings. Just the thought of it may be an anxiety trigger for those of us who have grown overly dependent on […]

The Sky Is Not Falling: Apple ITP 2.2 and What It Means For Marketers

When Apple announced this week that it would be introducing an updated version of “Intelligent Tracking Prevention” on Safari II and IOS 11, it caused quite a stir in the marketing community. What is Intelligent Tracking Prevention? Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) is a privacy feature that Apple rolled out back in 2017. It was designed […]

April 2019 LPM Roundup

Google has made major updates to the Local Three Pack, Google My Business (GMB), and Google Posts this month. These changes can’t be ignored as they are fundamental to how Google will function going forward. Whether you’re a restaurant, dry-cleaner, nightclub, or any other type of business, these changes will affect you and your business […]

DAC Announces a New Local Listings Management Tool: Local Rank+

We’re excited to announce the launch of our latest product, Local Rank+. This tool is like no other offered in the local search market. It allows business managers to factor in proximity as a key ranking factor in their search analytics. To coincide with the ubiquity of smartphones, Google’s algorithm is set up to make […]

3 Ways Hotels can Drive More Bookings with Localised Content

The hotel industry is notoriously one of the most competitive, as both big chains and small independent hotels have been competing with online travel agencies (OTAs) for a long time, and more recently have begun competing with Google’s own assets. OTAs are seen as a necessary evil for some hotels that list with them due […]

Can I Get My Food Truck on Google My Business?

Food trucks are an odd type of business. Sometimes they’re permanent fixtures, sometimes they’re seasonal—and they regularly take advantage of the “truck” aspect to do business in multiple locations. With this unique type of business model, one could reasonably assume that food trucks cannot be listed on Google My Business (GMB). But it’s time to […]

5 Google My Business Features for Hotels (and One Big Hack)

Hospitality is one of the most competitive industries thanks to an overly crowded market full of everything from high-end luxury hotels and resorts to small, economy motels and hostels. Add the growing popularity of platforms like AirBnB, and it’s clear that the way travellers are searching for and booking accommodations is changing. Google and other […]