The TMO Blog

Protect Your Google Listings From The Latest Negative SEO Tactic
General, Google, News, Security, SEO
There’s a new malicious SEO tactic making the rounds and your Google My Business listings could easily be the victim, according to web security company Sucuri. The company says individuals are sneaking inappropriate or damaging photos into…
New Google Tool Helps You Make The Best First Impression
Google, Marketing, News
When it comes to marketing your business, it’s all about image. How people perceive your business will decide whether they decide to come in the door or walk away. This is especially true online.
One of the first images people will see…
Google’s Year in Search 2016 List is Here
cool, General, Google, Microsoft
Google has finally released its annual year in search list, breaking down the biggest stories and searches of the past year. As usual, it is broken down into several categories and countries, making it easy to see what was trending in 2016…
Instagram’s Live Video Officially Launches For All US Users
General, Marketing, News, Social Media Marketing, Video
Instagram’s live video feature is officially available to all 70 million US users. After announcing the feature in late November, the social imaging platform has announced the feature is available across America and will be rolling out globally…
Yahoo Releases Its ‘Year in Review’ List for 2016
General, News, Yahoo
It’s that time of year again. The ‘best of’ and ‘year in review’ lists are rolling out as we near the new year. The first search engine to get in on the fun is Yahoo, who revealed its year in review for 2016, including search data…
Almost 80% of Local Businesses Are On Facebook
Advertising, Facebook, Marketing, News, Social Media Marketing
In the age of the internet, Facebook has become one of the premier ways to advertise a local business. Now, a new report from Borrell Associates shows just how many businesses are using the biggest social platform around to grow their business.
According…
Pinterest Unveils Rotating Showcases For Brands
Advertising, Marketing, News, Social Media Marketing
Pinterest is giving business pages a makeover that highlights their boards and buyable pins – just in time for the holidays.
The biggest change is the addition of the new rotating showcase. This allows you to show off up to five of your…
Bing’s New Chat Feature Lets Users Directly Connect With Businesses
General, Microsoft, News
Bing is launching a new feature specifically for local businesses to make it easier for customers to reach you at any time. With the new chat feature, users can click a link to “chat online with a representative” directly from the search…
Google Introduces The “Google Guarantee” For Locksmiths and Plumbers
Advertising, Google, Marketing, News, SecurityAfter months of testing a new verification in the San Francisco area exclusively for locksmiths and plumbers, the search engine has officially launched the “Google guaranteed” verification process.
If your business gets “Google guaranteed”,…


