Local SEO

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Removes Business Short Names from Profiles in Search and Maps Google will no longer display business…

Source: SEO Agency Jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article Who Is Leadgenix? Were a collaborative, friendly, and practical local digital marketing agency located in Lehi, UT. Focused primarily on…

Source: Search Engine Land by Michel van Luijtelaar. Read the original article AI local packs and ads are shrinking organic space. New data shows why calls drop even when 3-pack positions hold…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests AI-Generated “Good to Know” Labels on Hotel Photos Google is experimenting with AI-generated “Good to…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article In the world of local SEO, a business’s reputation is its most valuable asset. When consumers search for a business or…

Source: Local SEO – SEO Blog by Ahrefs by Si Quan Ong. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How to Improve Your Google Maps Ranking in 2024 Having a verified Google…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article If your rankings look great but your phone has stopped ringing, your SEO didn’t fail. Google has just moved the goalposts.

Source: Search Engine Land by Danny Goodwin. Read the original article Data shows AI assistants recommend only 1% to 11% of locations, revealing a massive gap between Google rankings and AI visibility.

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s Gemini Enhances Local Business Insights Google’s Gemini introduces new local search features that provide detailed insights…

Source: Search Engine Land by Claudia Tomina. Read the original article Google won’t rank what it can’t confidently identify. See how business names and primary categories determine local search eligibility.

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests Enhanced Verification Details in Local Service Ads Google is experimenting with adding new verification attributes…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Bing Tests a Retro-Style Local Pack Interface in Search Results Microsoft Bing is reportedly experimenting with a…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Why Automotive Dealers Should Avoid Separate Department Listings on Google Business Profile Automotive dealerships should avoid creating…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Colan Nielsen. Read the original article The “2-hour driving guideline” is one of the most persistent sources of confusion for Service Area Businesses (SABs) on Google Maps….

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article Are you a business owner who wants to improve your online presence? One key factor in improving your visibility on Google…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Business Profiles See Significant Increase in Review Deletions Google Business Profiles have experienced a notable rise…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Colan Nielsen. Read the original article Are you a business owner who wants to improve your online presence? One key factor in improving your visibility on Google…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Business Profiles Updates Verification Issues Support Form Google Business Profiles has revamped its verification issues support…

Source: moz (en-US). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How to Diagnose and Fix a Google Business Profile Ranking Drop Managing a sudden Google Business Profile (GBP) ranking drop requires a…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article SEO is dying! Well, not exactly, but there are some major shifts that happened in 2025 that should actually change how…

Source: moz (en-US). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Navigating the Emerging Landscape of GEO and AI-Driven SEO in 2025 The evolving practice of GEO (getting businesses to appear in large…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s New Full Property Sale Listings in Search Results Google is testing a new feature that displays…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Gemini Enhances Local Search with Visual Results Google Gemini now delivers local search results in a…

Source: Search Engine Land by Adam Abernathy. Read the original article Data from 8.7 million Google Business Profiles reveals how industry signals – not generic SEO tactics – determine who wins visibility.

Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google’s new merchant location labels in Shopping ads give retailers a visibility boost by highlighting their city or town, helping drive…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s Stance on Service Areas and Local Ranking Factors Google does not use service areas as a…

Source: Social Media Today – Latest News by Andrew Hutchinson. Read the original article TL;DR Summary of TikTok Launches Nearby Feed for Local Content Discovery in Europe TikTok’s Nearby Feed is now…

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article This should make managing your Google Posts on your local Google Business Profile easier.

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests Limiting Local Service Ads to 8 Results Google is experimenting with a new format for…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Business Profile Admin Panel Access Issues **Some local business owners and SEOs are currently unable to…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s New Message Fan Out Feature in Local Service Ads Google is testing a new message fan…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s Latest Google Maps Features Enhance User Experience and Review Privacy Google Maps now allows reviewers to…

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article Reviewers can also now use a nickname and not their real time when leaving a review.

Source: Search Engine Land by Darren Shaw. Read the original article Discover how keyword-rich Google reviews can boost your local visibility, engagement, and conversions – plus templates to help you.

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of How Google’s New Form is Helping Combat Negative Review Extortion Scams Google’s new extortion report form is…

Source: The SEOFOMO Hub. Read the original article The Director of Local SEO & LSA will serve as the strategic leader driving Rankings.io’s local visibility across all client accounts — blending deep…

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article You might have heard me talk about how adding “near you” to content helped organic SEO. But the annoying thing is…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests New Review and Overview Buttons on Local Service Ads Google is experimenting with adding Reviews…

Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article It is now available for multi-location restaurants, not just single-location restaurants.

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Expands ‘What’s Happening’ Feature to Multi-Location Restaurants and Bars Google has broadened the What’s Happening feature…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Reviews Disappearing Bug Affects Local Business Profiles **Numerous local businesses** have reported their **Google reviews disappearing**…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests “Get Google QR” Code Button in Business Profile Search Google is experimenting with a new…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests “Get Google QR” Code Button for Business Profiles Google is experimenting with a new “Get…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of New Variation of Google Local and Business Profiles in Search Boxes Google has introduced a new, tidier…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of New Variation of Google Local and Business Profiles Appearing in Search Boxes Google has introduced a new,…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests Price Tracking Email Alerts for Hotel Searches Google is currently testing a new feature that…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests Hotel Price Change Tracking via Email Feature Google is experimenting with an email alert feature…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests AI Mode History Button in Local Panel Google is experimenting with an AI Mode history…