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Stay in the know with the latest news in digital marketing, best practices and updates from Melon Local.
How SEO and GEO Work Together to Keep You Visible
Traditional SEO can only take you so far on its own in today’s world of AI-powered search and local discovery. That’s where Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) bridges the gap — expanding your visibility beyond traditional rankings by optimizing for AI. On their own, each optimization practice delivers results, but together,
How Google’s AI Overviews Are Affecting SEO
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just changing how businesses create content — it’s changing how their customers find them. Depending on the search, Google may now present an AI Overview at the top of your organic results — and sometimes above or below paid ads. This new feature provides AI-generated summaries based on your search results. Here’s what your business should know about Google’s ongoing AI rollout and how to set
Melon Spotlight: Matt McCracken
This time, we’re flipping the script. Meet Matt McCracken — Melon Local’s Director of Marketing and the usual mastermind behind the spotlight videos. Matt began his journey at Melon as a Client Success Manager, where he quickly developed a passion for solving client pain points. With a background in photography and videography, he soon stepped behind the lens to craft engaging content that hit home with our audience. Since joining
Understanding How Google Local Service Ads Work
Chances are, you’ve probably noticed these at the top of your search results — those clean, professional-looking boxes showing nearby service providers with a shiny green Google Guaranteed checkmark. Let’s talk about Google Local Service Ads (LSAs), which are a type of paid ad designed to help local service providers connect with customers in their area. Unlike your traditional Google Ads, which charge per click, LSAs operate instead on a
5 Tips for Strong Live Transfer Calls
You’ve got a live transfer call to your agency — the lead is hot, the intent is high and your window to make a lasting impression is small. But the difference between a call that converts and one that misses the mark? It all comes down to how prepared you and your team members are to lead the conversation. Here are five tips to help you make the most of
Why Enroll Your Agency in Melon University
At Melon Local, we’re not ones for a “set it and forget” type of approach to digital marketing — and we believe the same goes for continued education. If you’ve seen Melon University mentioned in your inbox or on your social feed and wondered what it’s all about, here’s your answer. Whether you’re a seasoned insurance agency owner or a team member looking to level up, Melon University is here
Strategize Around the 3 Stages of the Marketing Funnel
A strong brand isn’t built through just a single ad or phone call. It’s built across every step of the customer journey — from the moment a customer first hears your name to the second they decide to choose you over your competition. More often than not, that journey follows the marketing funnel. But today’s funnel demands more touchpoints, faster trust and consistent branding every step of the way. If
Melon Spotlight: Aaron Chu
You won’t often catch Aaron Chu in front of the camera — and honestly, he prefers it that way. However, if you’ve ever scrolled through one of our clients’ social feeds and paused on a design that made you look twice, chances are, he had something to do with it. As one of our talented Social Media Designers, Aaron works behind the scenes to make sure our clients’ content stands
Google Ads Updates Its Unfair Advantage Policy
Google recently changed its rules on how many ads a business can show on a single search results page — and if you want to stay competitive, it’s important for you to understand what’s changed. On April 14, Google updated its Unfair Advantage Policy to allow multiple ads from the same business to appear on the same search engine results page (SERP), so long as they are shown in different
How to Get More Instagram Engagement Without Spending a Dime
If you’ve ever opened Instagram and thought, “Why isn’t this getting more traction?” — you’re not alone! Social media changes constantly. New trends pop up, algorithms shift and it can feel like you’re always trying to catch up. But here’s what hasn’t changed: real connection still drives engagement. And the good news? You don’t need a big budget, a complicated strategy or a perfectly curated feed to start building that
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How Google’s AI Overviews Are Affecting SEO
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just changing how businesses create content — it’s changing how their customers find them. Depending on the search, Google may now present an AI Overview at the top of your organic results — and sometimes above or below paid ads. This new feature provides AI-generated summaries based on your search results. Here’s what your business should know about Google’s ongoing AI rollout and how to set
Melon Spotlight: Matt McCracken
This time, we’re flipping the script. Meet Matt McCracken — Melon Local’s Director of Marketing and the usual mastermind behind the spotlight videos. Matt began his journey at Melon as a Client Success Manager, where he quickly developed a passion for solving client pain points. With a background in photography and videography, he soon stepped behind the lens to craft engaging content that hit home with our audience. Since joining
Understanding How Google Local Service Ads Work
Chances are, you’ve probably noticed these at the top of your search results — those clean, professional-looking boxes showing nearby service providers with a shiny green Google Guaranteed checkmark. Let’s talk about Google Local Service Ads (LSAs), which are a type of paid ad designed to help local service providers connect with customers in their area. Unlike your traditional Google Ads, which charge per click, LSAs operate instead on a
5 Tips for Strong Live Transfer Calls
You’ve got a live transfer call to your agency — the lead is hot, the intent is high and your window to make a lasting impression is small. But the difference between a call that converts and one that misses the mark? It all comes down to how prepared you and your team members are to lead the conversation. Here are five tips to help you make the most of
Why Enroll Your Agency in Melon University
At Melon Local, we’re not ones for a “set it and forget” type of approach to digital marketing — and we believe the same goes for continued education. If you’ve seen Melon University mentioned in your inbox or on your social feed and wondered what it’s all about, here’s your answer. Whether you’re a seasoned insurance agency owner or a team member looking to level up, Melon University is here
Strategize Around the 3 Stages of the Marketing Funnel
A strong brand isn’t built through just a single ad or phone call. It’s built across every step of the customer journey — from the moment a customer first hears your name to the second they decide to choose you over your competition. More often than not, that journey follows the marketing funnel. But today’s funnel demands more touchpoints, faster trust and consistent branding every step of the way. If
Melon Spotlight: Aaron Chu
You won’t often catch Aaron Chu in front of the camera — and honestly, he prefers it that way. However, if you’ve ever scrolled through one of our clients’ social feeds and paused on a design that made you look twice, chances are, he had something to do with it. As one of our talented Social Media Designers, Aaron works behind the scenes to make sure our clients’ content stands
Google Ads Updates Its Unfair Advantage Policy
Google recently changed its rules on how many ads a business can show on a single search results page — and if you want to stay competitive, it’s important for you to understand what’s changed. On April 14, Google updated its Unfair Advantage Policy to allow multiple ads from the same business to appear on the same search engine results page (SERP), so long as they are shown in different
How to Get More Instagram Engagement Without Spending a Dime
If you’ve ever opened Instagram and thought, “Why isn’t this getting more traction?” — you’re not alone! Social media changes constantly. New trends pop up, algorithms shift and it can feel like you’re always trying to catch up. But here’s what hasn’t changed: real connection still drives engagement. And the good news? You don’t need a big budget, a complicated strategy or a perfectly curated feed to start building that