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Why Are My Location Pages Not Indexed? Fix Indexing Before Rewriting
Location pages usually stay out of Google because of a technical or duplication problem, not weak copy.
HAKKEN — 21 min read
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Product comparisons, pricing teardowns, and the tools reshaping how teams work.
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How Do AI Overviews Use Local Listings Management Signals in the US?
Google has not published a separate set of local-listings ranking factors for AI Overviews. What it does confirm is that AI Overviews are grounded in Google Search systems, can use query fan-out, and benefit from the same SEO fundamentals as regular Search.
HAKKEN — 13 min read
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How to Prepare for the PMP Exam: 40-Day First Attempt Study Plan
A first-attempt PMP pass in about 40 days works when you treat prep like a short project: lock the Exam Content Outline, earn 35 contact hours, submit the PMI application early, study by domain with daily scenario drills, and finish with timed 180-question mocks. Most working professionals need 2 to 2.
HAKKEN — 12 min read
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Employee Experience vs. Employee Engagement: What’s the Difference?
A new employee can have a laptop waiting on day one, receive a clear onboarding plan, get paid correctly, find company policies without asking three people, and still feel completely disconnected from the job six months later. Another employee might put up with an outdated HR portal, a few awkward processes, and an office printer that appears to have developed personal grievances, yet still feel deeply committed to the work.
HAKKEN — 22 min read
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Best Business Listing Management Software in 2026
The best business listing management software in 2026 depends on location count and control needs. Yext leads for enterprise distribution; Synup suits agencies with white-label tools and public pricing.
HAKKEN — 28 min read
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Best Local Listing Management Services for Multi-Location Brands in 2026
The strongest options depend on operating model, not a universal winner. BrightLocal fits transparent packaged pricing; Rio SEO suits 500+ done-for-you; Vizion for agency strategy; ReviewInc for listings plus reputation; Whitespark for cleanup; Synup for hybrids; Uberall for software-first enterprise.
HAKKEN — 21 min read
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6 Best Internal Newsletter Software Tools in 2026
Six platforms stand out for 2026: HubEngage, ContactMonkey, Workshop, Staffbase, Poppulo, and Cerkl Broadcast. HubEngage fits multi-channel employee reach; ContactMonkey and Workshop suit email-centric teams; Staffbase and Poppulo suit complex organisations.
HAKKEN — 19 min read
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What Is Local Business Listing Management?
Local business listing management is the ongoing work of keeping location information accurate across search, maps, directories, and AI discovery. Many single-location businesses can manage priority profiles directly; software helps as locations, changes, and reporting multiply.
HAKKEN — 21 min read
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Cerkl Broadcast Alternatives in 2026: 7 Multi-Channel Employee Communication Platforms Compared
Employee communication in 2026 needs more than newsletters. This Hakken comparison ranks seven Cerkl Broadcast alternatives, with HubEngage strongest for personalized multi-channel and frontline reach.
HAKKEN — 7 min read
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8 Best Local Marketing Tools for Multi-Location Brands in 2026: Social Places, Synup, Yext & More
Social Places is Hakken’s 2026 all-around pick for multi-location brands that need listings, reviews, social, ads, and bookings in one system. Synup is the strongest fit when an AI agent has to turn audits into approved local-marketing actions.
HAKKEN — 14 min read
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Modern Intranet Software 2026: Complete Buyer's Guide & Top Picks
The best modern intranet platforms compared — HubEngage, Staffbase, Simpplr, LumApps, and Unily. What to evaluate before you buy, and which fits your team.
HAKKEN — 12 min read
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7 Best Yext Alternatives in 2026: Synup, SOCi, Uberall & More
Yext is not the only option for managing local visibility at scale. We compare seven leading alternatives, including Synup, SOCi, Uberall, Birdeye, BrightLocal, Moz Local, and Vendasta, to see where each platform fits across enterprise needs, agency workflows, local SEO, and multi-location management.
HAKKEN — 16 min read
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5 Best CSM Certification Training Providers in 2026: StarAgile, Simplilearn & More
Choosing a CSM course in 2026 comes down to trainer quality, live-course format, exam support, schedule flexibility, and total cost. We compare StarAgile, Simplilearn, KnowledgeHut, PremierAgile, and SimpliAxis to help you find the right fit.
HAKKEN — 10 min read
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AI RFP Software 2026: Seven Tools Compared
The best AI RFP software in 2026 depends on your workflow. Inventive AI is well suited to connected-knowledge automation, Loopio to established proposal teams, Responsive to complex enterprise response programmes, AutoRFP.
HAKKEN — 16 min read
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Local Listings Management Software: Best Tools for 2026
Local Listings Management Software: Best Tools for 2026 helps businesses keep names, addresses, phone numbers, hours, categories, and other location details consistent across search engines, maps, directories, and AI-driven discovery tools. This guide compares Synup, Yext, BrightLocal, Semrush Local, Uberall, and Birdeye on listing coverage, update controls, duplicate suppression, review features,
HAKKEN — 11 min read