I'll keep it short and to the point the same way I keep you updated on the latest in the local search industry.

I've been involved in owning, operating and marketing local businesses since I was in grade school. (Yep, lemonade stands, recycling, snow shoveling , babysitting, paper delivery and anything else I could make a buck doing.)

I got hooked on internet marketing in 2003 and have been involved with Local Search since before anyone ever gave it a name. As one of the "old-timers" of Local Search, I speak frequently at industry conferences and have been teaching the subject through various venues for years.

See my profile on LinkedIn, follow me on Twitter and read my personal blog if you're interested in the details:

http://www.linkedin.com/in/marybowling
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http://www.marybowling.com