How to Handle Duplicate Listings in Local SEO: A Casual Guide to Cleaning Up Your Online Presence

So, you’ve got a thriving business, right? But have you ever stumbled across multiple listings for your company online, each with slightly different information? That’s the dreaded duplicate listing dilemma – and it’s a bigger problem than you might think. Duplicate listings aren’t just annoying; they actively hurt your local SEO, confuse customers, and potentially even get you penalized by search engines like Google. Think of it like this: if someone searches for your business and sees conflicting addresses, phone numbers, or even names, are they going to trust your business? Probably not. This casual guide will walk you through identifying, fixing, and preventing those pesky duplicate listings, helping you clean up your online presence and attract more customers. We’ll cover everything from using free tools like Google My Business to employing more advanced techniques, so get ready to reclaim your online reputation!

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Brian Harnish

Brian has been doing SEO since 1998. With a 26 year track record in SEO, Brian has the experience to take your SEO project to the next level. Having held many positions in SEO, from individual contributor to management, Brian has the skills needed to tackle any SEO task and keep your SEO project on track. From complete audits to content, editing, and technical skills, you will want to have Brian in your SEO team's corner.

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