According to Google, there’s been a drastic increase in local searches. In fact, the search engine found a 500 percent increase in the number of “near me” searches with either, “can I buy,” or, “to buy.” That’s a massive increase — and a monumental opportunity for local businesses.

With the number one position earning 33 percent of all traffic on Google, it’s essential that your business learns how to rank higher on Google. If not, you risk losing valuable leads and clients, which impacts your bottom line in big ways.

With the increased usage of smartphones, it’s not a surprise that mobile searches now outnumber desktop searches