Mike Blumenthal
A self-described localholic, Mike Blumenthal has a motto: “All local all the time. A localholic by vocation and avocation.” Co-Founder of LocalU and GatherUp, Mike has a long history in local business marketing. Prior to specializing in web design and search consulting in 2001, Mike was a principal in a family owned and operated retail business for more than 30 years. He presents nationally at search conferences, contributes regularly to Streetfight Magazine, and writes his own blog, Understanding Google Maps and Local Search. He also writes for the GatherUp blog where he addresses issues surrounding reviews and reputation.
Google My Business Q&A Tips
Google’s new, highly visible Knowledge Panel feature is driving local social conversations at the location level. This can be both a boon and a boondoggle and creates all new reputation issues to consider. This session will look at current facts, figures and insights into Google’s newest brand hazard and explore how you can cope with […]
