Local SEO

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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**…

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…

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.

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,…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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.

Source: Sterling Sky Inc by Joy Hawkins. Read the original article Updated August 29, 2025

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…