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Google is testing new report reviews options in the Google Business Profiles reviews section. You can access it, if you are in the test, by looking at your local reviews in Google…

Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s New Scrollable Interface for Google Business Profile Posts Google has introduced a new scrollable list view…

TL;DR Summary of Google Business Profile Changes: Updates Renamed to Posts Google has renamed the feature formerly known as “Updates” to “Posts” within Google Business Profiles. This change is primarily a text…

We’re looking for a results-driven Local SEO Specialist with a strong focus on local link building and leveraging AI-driven tools to scale and streamline SEO efforts. You will play a key role…

TL;DR Summary of Google Tests AI-Driven Product Tags in Local Photo Carousels Google is experimenting with automatically generated product tags overlayed on photos in the Local carousel. These tags appear in the…

Google Tests Replacing “Google Screened” with “Google Verified” Labels in Local Service Ads Overview of the Label Change Google is experimenting with replacing the “Google Screened” label on Local Service Ads (LSAs)…

There are a lot of courses and a lot of articles online that will tell you how to do Local SEO. The thing is, they won’t make you successful with it. There…

There are a lot of courses and a lot of articles online that will tell you how to do Local SEO. The thing is, they won’t make you successful with it. There…

This article explains the 2 types of suspensions, how you know if you received a suspension, why listings get suspended, clarification on if suspensions impact ranking, how to avoid a suspension, and…

Google Maps Q&A Feature Changes: When and Where It Still Appears Overview of Google Maps Q&A Availability Google’s local Questions & Answers (Q&A) feature is not being removed but is undergoing changes…

Google Business Profiles Update Google has introduced a new data point called Chat Clicks in the Google Business Profiles performance reports. What Are Chat Clicks? Chat Clicks indicate how many users click…

I am seeing some complaints within the local SEO community about a surge or spike in name changes happening to Google Business Profiles. It is unclear how widespread the issue is, or…

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Last month we shared the spam efforts the Google Maps team announced – but did you know that in 2024 Google had almost one billion reviews published within Google Maps? That is…

Google is rolling out a new feature for Google Business Profiles named What’s Happening. This feature is for bars or restaurants to better promote events, deals, and specials prominently at the top…

One of the ways to improve your local SEO ranking is by optimizing your Google Business Profile (GBP). While it might seem like a simple task, small oversights—like selecting the wrong category—can…

Google is testing new buttons and tags on its local listings and local ads. These include a new “read reviews” button, various appointment tags and other business descriptive tags.

Imagine waking up one morning and seeing ALL your Google reviews—GONE. Thousands of them… just disappeared overnight. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Well, that’s exactly what happened to a business that made…

Google may be testing replacing local pack at the top of the Google Search results for “near me” related queries with an AI Overview. So instead of showing a map and the…

Do you need more reviews to rank better? Is your lack of reviews hurting your business? Our case study tests the impact of Google reviews on local ranking.

Google seems to be testing linking the “Reviews” button you see in the local panel, on a Google Business Profile, to AI Overviews. So when you search for a business, see the…

Google’s Lisa Landsman interviewed Google’s Google Business Profiles Verification Product Manager, Sheerna. They discussed a lot of the concerns many local SEOs and small businesses are dealing with around GBPs and also…

Google is relaxing its photo guidelines for Local Service Ads. This may result in photos that were not previously allowed, may be allowed after May 22, 2025. I am not sure if…

Google Posts/Updates are starting to disappear from the local panels within Google Search. I saw complaints about this yesterday and tested it by adding a post myself on my business, it was…

Google has added video previews to the video verification within Google Business Profiles. Google’s Lisa Landsman said this will help with “submitting, ensuring clarity and accuracy – saving you valuable time and…

Google sent emails to Google Ads advertisers about new Local Service Ads additions to its terms for its providers that they must accept by June 5, 2025 or else their ads will…

Google is testing a newish section in the Google local panel to tell searchers how far that business is from your location. Google is testing adding either a “Get there” data point…

Google seems to be rolling out a new metric in the Google Business Profiles performance report for “messaging clicks.” This was a feature we had in the old Google My Business reports…

Last November, Google began using AI to generate review summaries in Google Maps. Well, now they seem to be showing up in the local knowledge panels on the right side of the…

Advertisers have been complaining all day about being unable to manage their LSAs.

It seems the Google Search local feature that showed Questions and answers on local panels is no longer working for most businesses. I know Google disabled them in India, but they worked…

Changing your business name is something that happens a lot with local search. Here are the places that you need to update online to help transition to a new name in Google…

Expanding your business to a new location? Optimizing for one location is simple, but things get tricky when you open multiple locations in the same city. Here’s how we helped a home…

Google Business Profile edits may have a bug or some sort of glitch. A number of local SEOs are reporting seeing the message, “Your edit was not approved” when trying to make…

Sterling Sky’s Colan Nielsen tests whether setting a service area in your Google My Business listing affects your organic or maps ranking. Read on to find the scoop!

Are you seeking guidance on enhancing your automotive local SEO? Look no further! Our dedicated team specializes in SEO for car dealerships, delivering tailored solutions to elevate your online presence. With our…

We’ve seen the clipable coupons within the search results for several years now and in store listings and many places, but have we seen them in local knowledge panels? Maybe, I am…

Discover Sterling Sky’s latest insights into optimizing images for mobile search results. Explore our findings on image visibility in Google’s mobile SERPs and unlock strategies for getting an image next to Google…

Google Business Profile Performance metrics can be tough to interpret. In this article, we empower you with a breakdown of the metrics so you can strengthen your competitive advantage.

How does geotagging photos affect local SEO? A 10-week study reveals surprising effects on ‘near me’ vs city-based Google ranking.

Google seems to be testing removing the green checkmark from the Local Service Ads. I was able to replicate this for the same query, and the same set of advertisers. In one…

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Want a simple, high-impact Local SEO tip that takes 10 minutes to implement? This one change can boost local pack rankings significantly.

Prepare for the future of search by blending GEO and SEO strategies to improve retrievability and brand recognition.

Labeling your Google Business Profile as kid-friendly is not new, but I don’t believe I have ever seen an icon that represents that within the Google Business Profile listing within Google Search….

Blogging won’t improve your Google Maps rankings. Find out why this SEO myth persists and what strategies actually move the needle.

Google sent out emails to Local Service Ads advertisers notifying them that their Google Business Profile accounts are not affiliated to your Local Service Ads account. That means your reviews will only…

Google added QR codes that you can give your customers to quickly leave you a review for your business on Google Search and Google Maps. This can be accessed in your Google…

Google has sent out an email to its Google Local Service Ads advertisers, notifying them that they are now letting searchers use a booking link to schedule an appointment or service, when…

Freelance Position | Remote (EST/CST) Whiteboard Marketing, a specialized dental marketing agency, seeks an experienced Google Business Profile specialist to drive local visibility and patient acquisition for our dental clients. The ideal…

When you manage your products within your local listings, you can now use Google Product Studio to change the background scenes.

Use these geotargeted tactics to optimize your site for local audiences and stand out in regional searches.

We recently covered how you can now drag and drop menu items for your restaurant in your Google Business Profiles. But Google also seemed to add the ability to move menu items…

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Google is testing expandable ads which could change how users interact with ads and impact advertiser strategies for visibility and engagement.

We are looking for a creative and expert SEO specialist, who will identify strategies, techniques, and tactics to increase the number of visitors to a website and obtain a high-ranking placement on…

Did you know that Bing removed dozens of features? 27 Bing featured were “unshipped” according to the new CEO of Bing, Mustafa Suleyman, said on X. He wrote, “Simplicity is one of…

SEO Analyst Townsquare Interactive **This position requires you to work in our Charlotte Uptown office** About Townsquare Interactive: At Townsquare Interactive, we specialize in empowering small and medium-sized businesses to thrive. Our…

TRADER Corporation is a trusted Canadian leader in online media, dealer and lender services. The company is comprised of AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync and Dealertrack Canada. AutoTrader.ca (AutoHebdo.net in Quebec) offers the largest inventory…

Google has completely reorganized its crawlers and user-triggered fetchers documentation. It used to be all on one page and now it is in several pages. Most of the changes were just moving…

Google’s new ID verification requirement for lawyers using LSAs aims to combat fraud but may pose challenges for some businesses.

10K Signing Bonus! Associate Director of SEO General Description The Associate Director of SEO is a seasoned SEO professional and digital marketing strategist. In this senior level leadership position, you are responsible…

We know Google has told us for many years that word count is not a thing, Google doubled down on it last year. Google’s John Mueller reiterated that over the weekend saying…

The Google antitrust trial’s early proceedings have revealed scathing judicial criticism and potential evidence of misconduct.

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15% of searches in Google every day are new, how can you get ahead of the curve? In this episode, Sofia takes you through six underrated methods to enrich your keyword lists.

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Learn the process of AI content generation, nature of plagiarism and ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in creative fields.

Google Search changed how many stories it shows for political figures recently. Now Google shows the two by two top stories grid in search for searches on Harris, Trump and other political…

Google is testing a new label for its search results snippets, this one is named “you may like.” I am not sure how Google knows you may like this search result snippet,…

Keyword relevance ensures that the search results Google displays are closely related to the users’ search queries. Learn how to make more relevant content.

Learn how to be successful in your SEO audits and as an SEO auditor with my long-awaited SEO Audit Mastery course. SEO success awaits!

Google Ads lets you set up message assets to click-to WhatsApp for some advertisers. Message assets allow you to configure an ad asset or button with your responsive search ads in Google…

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Google’s John Mueller laid out a few ways to determine if your SEO team is doing the actual work they promised to deliver. While trusting your SEO team is important, John said…

Gary Illyes from Google said in the latest Google SEO office hours that using a ccTLD and the localized language on your page and website does help you rank a little better…

Search Console shipping and return settings take precedence over other methods, like structured data.

Have you ever had a site that ranks for unrelated keywords, queries you do not want to rank for? John Mueller from Google said if you do, maybe you should make your…

How to build better reporting processes (and earn happier clients).

Google is testing placing the link cards at the top of the AI Overviews box within Google Search. Instead of having them deep at the bottom, they are being tested at the…

Docebo, a leader in the LMS category is seeking a highly skilled Director of SEO to join our team and scale organic growth. You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective…

In this Whiteboard Friday, learn about UTM tagging for Google Business Profiles with Claire Carlile Rees.

Dive into the biggest ad-related releases of 2024 to date from Google, LinkedIn, Meta and Microsoft and their significance to B2B campaigns.