PODCAST: Pigeon Droppings and Site Strategics' 10-Year Anniversary

In the past few days, Google has silently rolled out changes to their search algorithm that have a direct impact on local search.

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#EDGETALK : Google Pigeon Update

In the past few days, Google has silently rolled out changes to their search algorithm that have a direct impact on local search.

Many search experts have dubbed this the “Pigeon” release.

This has a major impact on your Local Listings, and we’re here to go over it on….

THE 100th SHOW! We’re celebrating our 100th show and our 10th anniversary of Site Strategics.

BOUND TO BE EXCITING TODAY – and have a special event that we are promoting for your favorite non-profit in light of our anniversary – stayed tuned to find out what!

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