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Yes, you read that right ... we've eliminated the paid membership for Local Marketing Institute. All of our training videos are now...

How to Get Reinstated After a Google My Business Suspension

Google My Business Ben Fisher

Getting reinstated after a Google My Business suspension can be done if you follow the right process. Ben Fisher shows you exactly how it works.

WordStream Demo – Local PPC Ad Management

Online Advertising Navah Hopkins

Get a behind-the-scenes look at exactly how WordStream works and how it helps manage local display and PPC campaigns on Google, Facebook and Bing.

The Evolution of Local Business Reviews

Reputation Management Mike Blumenthal

Local business reviews have evolved drastically over the years. Learn how reviews have changed and what those changes mean for your business.

Go from 0 to 50,000 Monthly Web Visitors

Website Tactics Jason Hennessey

See the exact strategies of how one local business website went from 0 to over 50,000 visitors per month using just organic SEO.

Behind the Scenes of a Million Dollar Agency

General Business Dennis Yu

Get an inside look at what it takes to build a million-dollar marketing agency from one of the most well-known Facebook marketers in the world.

Google My Business Tools

Save countless hours with enhanced GMB analytics, blocking unwanted updates, auto-responding to reviews and much more.

Google My Business Checklist

Use this comprehensive Google My Business checklist to claim, optimize and get help with your GMB. No registration required!

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CHAINS / FRANCHISES

Discover marketing tactics for both corporate marketing and franchise / location operators and how they can best work together

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