The Local Word

EWiF Awards 2025 From client catch-ups to new connections, Quinton’s recent UK trip has been packed with purpose...and a few postcard-worthy moments too. Highlights have included meaningful meetings with current and potential clients, unforgettable moments at the...

Local search has evolved — and AI is leading the charge. With 46% of Google searches carrying local intent and 76% of those resulting in a physical visit within 24 hours, the opportunity for multi-location businesses is massive. But capturing that intent requires more...

In the electrifying race to dominate the EV charging market, visibility is everything. Imagine being an EV driver, urgently needing a charge, and your network is nowhere to be found on local search. That's the challenge one of our clients, a leading EV charge network...

Scaling Marketing Technology in South Africa - Social Places Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation  In 2015, Social Places was founded with a clear mission: to simplify local marketing for multi-location businesses. The challenge was clear - brands with multiple...

We are beyond excited to share two incredible achievements: Our Co-Founder and Client Services Director, Ashleigh Wainstein, is a finalist for The Top Women Young Achiever 2024 award at the Standard Bank Top Women Awards. Ashleigh’s passion, empathy, and drive have...

Attributes Introducing our newly improved Attributes in the Listings Suite! Easily manage all your brand and store information in one centralized section. These elements provide a comprehensive view of your business's identity and services, making updates more...

Announcement content for Bing is now available on the Social Places Dashboard through Content Workflow. These text-only updates can be used to highlight special offers, new products or services, or important events. Keep your announcements concise (300-500 characters)...

Enhanced Location Clustering on Our Local Pages Our Local Pages now feature a dynamic clustering map! Locations are grouped by color shades, and clicking on a cluster zooms in to reveal all the locations within that area, making it easy to explore and manage multiple...

2024 Listings Blueprint for Multi-location Marketers Multi-location businesses struggle to manage their online presence. To improve local SEO and customer engagement, accurate listings across multiple channels are essential. Social Places offers a solution with our...

Unleashing the Power of Local Search: Your Brand's Guide to Domination If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the ever-evolving search landscape, here is a guide that will equip you with some insights that will help you conquer local search and leave the competition in the...