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…
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Google Posts Quickly Across Multiple Google Business Profiles
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Business Profiles Now Support Cross-Posting Google Posts Google has introduced a new feature allowing users to…
SEO Executive ~ FMS Dental ~ In-Office (Hyderabad, India)
Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com
Source: In-house SEO jobs – SEOjobs.com by SEOJobs. Read the original article FMS Dental, founded in 1993, is the FIRST Multi-Speciality dental center in Hyderabad, India. With over 30 years of experience,…
How to know if your GEO is working
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Andrew Holland. Read the original article GEO performance comes down to proof. Share of Search, buyer intent, and prompt visibility show whether your strategy is creating real…
Google Local Results Without Call Button – Web Guide
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Testing Removal of Call Button from Local Search Results Google is reportedly testing the removal of…
Google Business Profiles Insights
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests New Insights Feature for Google Business Profiles Google is **experimenting** with a new **Insights feature**…
New Bing Places Dashboard Rolling Out
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Microsoft Rolls Out New Bing Places for Business Experience Microsoft has launched an updated Bing Places for…
New Bing Places for Business is live
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Barry Schwartz. Read the original article A new interface, new URL, new commendations and more are now live in the updated Bing Places for Business.
The Easiest SEO Tweak for Seasonal Local Businesses
Source: Sterling Sky Inc
Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article If you’re in a seasonal industry and you’re not updating your Google Business Profile category to match the time of year,…
Google Business Profile Suspensions Increase
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Rising Google Business Profile Suspensions Impacting Local SEOs Local SEOs are experiencing a noticeable increase in Google…
Google Local Business Listings At Top Of Google Shopping Tab
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Testing Local Pack Integration in Google Shopping Tab Google is currently testing the display of local…
Google clarifies API key process for local inventory feeds
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Anu Adegbola. Read the original article Google simplified the process for merchants to obtain API keys for local inventory feeds, clearing a hurdle to faster Shopping integration.
Microsoft Testing Bing Local Pack & Maps Interfaces
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Microsoft Tests Multiple Interfaces for Bing Search Local Pack Microsoft is experimenting with several interface designs for…
Why local SEO is thriving in the AI-first search era
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Rob Tindula. Read the original article AI may dominate search, but local queries still drive action. Discover actionable steps for maximizing your local presence across platforms.
Google Business API Questions and Answers Feature Going Away November 3
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google to Discontinue My Business Q&A API by November 2025 Google will officially discontinue the My Business…
How to Claim, Verify, and Manage Google Business Profiles at Scale
Source: moz (en-US)
Source: moz (en-US). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Mastering Google Business Profile Management for Multi-Location Businesses Managing Google Business Profiles (GBPs) for multiple locations requires a strategic approach, including using…
Bing Places Update Coming Soon
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Microsoft Announces Upcoming Bing Places Redesign for Businesses Microsoft is rolling out a new design and improved…
9 Google Business Profile Verification Tips That Will Save Your Sanity
Source: Sterling Sky Inc
Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article If you’ve ever tried to verify a Google Business Profile (GBP) and felt like you were being hazed by a robot,…
Google Local Panel With Weird Directory Card
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Displays Third-Party Website Cards in Local Business Profiles Google has been observed showing third-party website cards…
Google Maps Testing New Directions Buttons In Local Pack: Map It, Map, Route, Go, Get There etc
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Experiments with New Direction Buttons in Local Search Pack Google is currently testing various new direction…
How to get your service area business verified on Google
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Elizabeth Rule. Read the original article Master Google verification for service area businesses. Prepare documents, ace video verification, and keep your profile compliant.
[2025] The Ultimate Guide to Fighting Spam on Google Maps – Sterling Sky Inc
Source: Sterling Sky Inc
Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article Updated August 29, 2025
2025 UPDATE: How Proximity Impacts Google Organic Results – Google Ranking Proximity
Source: Sterling Sky Inc
Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article In 2020, we took a deep dive into how proximity impacts organic rankings for law firms. Fast forward to 2025, and…
The Google Business Profile Booking Link Nightmare and How to Fix It Fast
Source: Sterling Sky Inc
Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article I’m going to share a story about one of the most frustrating issues I’ve seen business owners face with their Google…
Google Verified Badge To Replace Other Local Service Ads Badges
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s New Unified Local Services Ads Verified Badge Starting October 20, 2025, Google will replace all existing…
Winning the local SEO game in the age of AI
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Edna Chavira. Read the original article Learn what Google’s AI is prioritizing, what consumers really care about—and how smart agencies are turning reviews into ranking power and…
Want to win at local SEO? Focus on reviews and customer sentiment
Source: Search Engine Land
Source: Search Engine Land by Dayna Lucio. Read the original article LLMs highlight reviews and sentiment. Brands and businesses must control their reputations to shine in AI-powered search results.
How Many Categories Does Your Google Business Profile Need?
Source: Sterling Sky Inc
Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article If you’ve read Google’s guidelines, you’ve probably seen what they say: “Choose the fewest number of categories it takes to describe…
Google Search Indexing & Ranking Near Me Google Maps Pages
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Maps Search Results Now Ranking on Google SERPs for “Near Me” Queries **Google Search** has started…
Google Hotel Local Pack Testing Website Link On Mobile
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Testing Website Links in Hotel Local Pack on Mobile Search **Google** is experimenting with adding **website…
Google Business Profile Attributes With Confirmed By X%
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Introduces Visitor-Confirmed Attributes on Business Profiles Google is rolling out a new feature for Google Business…
Does Google Allow Two Business Profiles at the Same Address?
Source: Sterling Sky Inc
Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article Recently, a user on Reddit said they had a landscape construction company and they wanted to start a landscape design business…
Google Maps Business Profile Ask Button
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Tests New “Ask” Button on Local Listings Google is experimenting with placing an “Ask” button among…
Google Business Profile Check Edit Status
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Introduces Edit Status Tracking for Google Business Profiles Google has launched a new feature allowing users…
Google Business Profile Appeal Tool With Rejection Reasons
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Business Profiles Appeal Tool Now Details Rejection Reasons The Google Business Profiles appeal tool has been…
Google Updates Its Local Ranking Documentation
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google’s Updated Local Ranking Documentation Google has streamlined its local ranking guidelines, removing detailed explanations and simplifying…
Google Business Profiles Automatically Adding Social Media Links
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Automatically Adds Social Media Links to Business Profiles **Google** has started **automatically adding social media links**…
Google Business Profiles Requests Text/WhatsApp Number During Setup
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Now Requests Text or WhatsApp Number During Business Profile Setup Google has updated its Google Business…
Google Local Service Ads Reviews Managed By Business Profiles
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Local Service Ads Reviews Now Managed by Google Business Profiles As of July 11th, 2025, Google…
Google Local & Business Profiles Drops Around June 25th – Reporting Glitch?
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Business Profiles Report Large Drop in Local Search Impressions Starting June 25, 2025 Starting June 25,…
Microsoft Testing See More Button At Top Of Bing’s Local Pack
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Microsoft Tests “See More” Button Placement in Bing Local Pack Microsoft is experimenting with the placement of…
Google Business Profiles Removes Utility Bill As Evidence For Appeal
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Removes Utility Bills as Proof for Business Profile Appeals Google has updated its Business Profiles help…
Starting a Local SEO Agency? Read this First (7 Tips)
Source: Sterling Sky Inc
Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article If you’re building a local SEO agency, you’ve probably heard every “growth hack” under the sun. Contracts. Cold calls. Overpromising. Churn…
Google Business Profiles Reverification After Suspensions Increases
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Increasing Reverification Requirements for Suspended Business Profiles Google is now **requiring more frequent reverification** for businesses…
Microsoft Bing Tests Local Place Listings In Green
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Microsoft Tests Green Background for Bing Local Listings Microsoft is experimenting with a new design by displaying…
Google Testing Local Panel Tab Buttons Under Main Search Bar
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Testing Local Panel Sub-menu Placement Google is reportedly testing a new placement for the local panel…
Google Business Profile Disappeared? My Google Business Profile Disappeared Too – Here’s What I Did to Fix It Fast
Source: Sterling Sky Inc
Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Colan Nielsen. Read the original article Google Business Profile disappeared? Wondering why my Google Business Profile disappeared without warning? Learn the top reasons it vanishes — like…
Google Updates Service Area Business Guidelines Don’t Add Countries Or States
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Updates Service Area Guidelines for Business Profiles Google has revised its service area guidelines for business…
Google Expanding Posting Reviews Is Turned Off For This Place
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Google Expands Review Posting Restrictions on Local Business Profiles Google is expanding its feature that disables review…
Google Local Service Ads Reviews Often Mention
Source: Search Engine Roundtable
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article TL;DR Summary of Local Service Ads Now Highlight Keywords Frequently Mentioned in Reviews The new Local Service Ads feature highlights…