The Science of Sharing: Who, What, Where, and Why [Infographic]

We’ve entered an exciting time for local marketing. Big Data, digital assistants, augmented reality and beacons will fundamentally change the way users discover locations. As Bob Dylan so aptly pointed out, “The times they are a-changin’.”

As such, local marketers and advertisers need to start thinking about how they’re going to change along with the times. Here’s what you need to know about the future of local discovery.

Big Data: ‘Who’ informs ‘where’

Proximity is the primary ranking factor in local searches. That’s not likely to change. After all, what’s nearby is the fundamental aspect of local discovery.

What is changing, however, is the filter that sorts out, ranks and presents those nearby locations. What filter, you ask?

It’s you.

Going forward, local discovery will function as proximity filtered by your individual preferences. The person searching will inform what locations are shown.

[Read the full article on Search Engine Land.]

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About The Author

Brian Smith is the director of local solutions and resident local search expert at

Placeable

, a local marketing company specializing in enterprise brands. For over 12 years, Brian has been conjuring up solutions to the most vexing search problems for his clients. Responsible for all aspects of Placeable's managed services organization, Brian executes local search strategy through content marketing, data syndication management, and technical enhancements to Placeable's suite of products. When the Montana native isn’t working on ways to improve his clients' search strategies, you can find him driving his kids to various sporting events and dance practice.

from Marketing Land http://marketingland.com/future-local-discovery-213398