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Jun 22

Green Improvements LLC Joins Alpha Dog Client List

Green Improvements LLC is a commercial roofing company located in Goshen, IN. They have joined the Alpha Dog Agency family of clients.

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Jun 12, 2019

The Importance Of Local SEO

Above all else, you want to drive traffic. Whether it's to your website, social media, CTA's or anything else - that's the ultimate goal....

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Apr 4, 2019

Moving Season Is Here & We Have Your Solution

Moving season has started and it'll run through the entire summer. Move Eaze is a South Bend moving company and their movers ready for it...

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Mar 14, 2019

Google Traffic Update: Alpha Dog Clients

Google traffic is the best traffic. Users are already looking for a service like the one you offer. The goal is to be a Research Ender. O...

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Feb 26, 2019

Why We Focus On Small Business

I get asked the question a lot. Why don't you go after big accounts? That's where the money is. Alpha Dog has had the same mission since ...

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Dec 6, 2018

A Few Takeaways From The Local Search Survey

Each year, there are going to be in new trends in local search relating to how your customers (or potential customers) are finding you. A...

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Nov 12, 2018

What Does The Local Customer Want?

We wanted to get a quick blog post up after reading What The Local Customer Service Ecosystem Looks Like In 2019 by Miriam Ellis. It's a ...

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Oct 3, 2018

Need To Gather Emails? Here Are Some Best Practices

Email marketing is a massive tool for any business. And it's not going away. As businesses strive to stay connected to their customer and...

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Sep 12, 2018

Using Google Posts To Drive Traffic

We've mentioned Google Posts a few times in past blogs but haven't really dove into them in detail. Google Posts is a feature that Google...

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Jun 20, 2018

Why Your Restaurant Needs Social Media

You're all set. Your menu is decided. The space is decorated and ready for hungry diners. You are fully staffed and ready to take orders....

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Jun 5, 2018

Google My Business Q&A 101

You may not have noticed but GMB Q&A has been gaining popularity since being released. Sherry Bonelli goes into detail over at MarketingL...

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Mar 29, 2018

Mimmo's Pizza Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

Yesterday was yet another big day for Mimmo's Pizza in Mishawaka. Blake and staff celebrated their Ribbon Cutting, brought by the South B...

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Mar 8, 2018

Luxe Wagon Launches E-Commerce Site

Previously, you could only shop the Luxe Wagon offerings from their mobile truck. Then, they made the move into brick and mortar. You can...

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Jan 17, 2018

How To Rank On The Google Local 3-Pack

Everyone wants to be there but no one really knows how to do it. That's even true for SEOs. As Tim Capper points out over at Online Owner...

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Dec 18, 2017

Letter From The Owner: Blake Schirripa

Wow! What a whirlwind the last few days have been. In the middle of all of this excitement, I wanted to take a quick minute to give thank...

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Dec 11, 2017

Avoid These Local SEO Practices

Miriam Ellis posted a fantastic blog over at Moz. You can read the entire blog here but I'll highlight a few of the main takeaways and gi...

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Nov 14, 2017

The Best Ways To Get Backlinks To Your Website

Earning backlinks to your website is arguably the most important factor of local SEO. So, how do you go about getting them? Here are some...

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Oct 30, 2017

Just Having A Website Isn't Enough

"But I have a website, aren't I good?" No, you are not. Sure, it's a good start. It's a necessary start. Your website is going to be the ...

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Oct 12, 2017

Keep A Close Eye On Your GMB Listing

Customers and yes, competitors, can edit your Google listing. If you run your own GMB listing, you've obviously noticed some changes over...

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Jun 2, 2017

Don't Let 'Google' Callers Scare You

If you're a business owner, you have no doubt been called by 'Google' about your listing. Fear not, it's always a scare tactic. Google wi...

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