A Deep Dive Into One of the Most Powerful Local SEO Tools for Agencies and Businesses In this how-to episode of Local SEO Tactics, Bob Brennan and TJ Elder break down how to use Local Dominator, the AI-powered tool changing the game for local SEO professionals. They walk through setup, keyword tracking, interpreting scan results, and show how to leverage its built-in features to outperform your competition. You’ll also get an inside look at how Local Dominator stacks up against competitors like BrightLocal, including exclusive features such as scheduling Google Business Profile posts, responding to reviews, and saving money through introductory offers. Whether you’re managing a single location or dozens of clients, this episode gives you the roadmap to make smarter decisions, track rankings more effectively, and fully harness the power of Local Dominator. What You’ll Learn How to set up Local Dominator and start tracking your keywords instantly Tips for reading and interpreting scan results to guide your SEO strategy Key differences between Local Dominator and BrightLocal (and why it matters) Visit LocalDominator.io to learn more or scan the QR code in the episode to start. You can also grab a free [...]

How Eldar Cohen Scaled from Hands-On Labor to a Seven-Figure SEO Business—And Created One of the Most Powerful Local SEO Tools Available In this inspiring episode of Local SEO Tactics, Bob Brennan sits down with Eldar Cohen, founder of Local Dominator and Local Wiz, to discuss his incredible journey from being a garage door technician to building a multi-seven-figure digital marketing empire. Eldar shares the real-world grit, failures, and breakthroughs that shaped his rise in the SEO industry and how his AI-enhanced rank tracking tool, Local Dominator, is helping agencies and local businesses win in the ever-evolving search landscape. What You’ll Learn How Eldar transitioned from garage door repair to dominating local search markets Why branding is the first SEO step and how leverage fuels business scalability Eldar’s take on the future of search, the role of LLMs, and why SEO is not dead, it’s just evolving Ready to take your local SEO to the next level? Scan the QR code in the episode or visit LocalDominator.io to learn more about how you track rankings across Google Maps or go to localseotactics.com/free-gmb-audit/ for a free instant Google Business Profile Audit today! [...]

Ex-Google GBP Director Brad Wetherall Reveals Expert Tips to Optimize your Google Business Profile and Leverage AI for Maximum Local SEO Impact Are you future proofing your Google Business Profile for AI? In Part Two of Bob's interview with Brad Wetherall, former Google Director and CEO of the GBP Experts, we explore how AI is transforming local SEO. With over a decade at Google, Brad shares behind-the-scenes insights on how your business listing impacts both traditional search and Google's AI-driven results like AI Overviews. Learn what actions you need to take now to stay competitive in the evolving local search landscape. What You’ll Learn How Google’s AI uses GBP data to surface local businesses in AI Overviews and Search The 5 must-do GBP optimizations to boost ranking and AI visibility Why review volume and recency matter more than ever and how to outpace competitors Want to know how your Google Business Profile stacks up? Get a free GBP audit at LocalSEOTactics.com and discover what’s holding you back in local search and AI rankings. Why Google Business Profiles Matter More Than Ever Your GBP isn't just a digital listing, it's [...]

What happens when Google shifts from being a search engine to an answer engine? In this episode, ex-Google Director Brad Wetherall breaks down AI Overviews, zero-click searches, and what these changes mean for marketers, businesses, and the future of digital strategy.