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Google My Business Adds “Veteran-led” Identifier for Local Listings
Google added a new attribute to Google My Business listings for identifying when a business is led by a veteran.
Google Finally Lets Local Guides Upload iPhone Videos
Google is now letting Local Guides add videos to Google Maps with their iPhones.
Google Local Search Packs Now Show Posts from Google My Business
Google has added a tab to its local search pack dedicated to posts from Google My Business.
Is Google My Business Stealing Your Local Leads?
Earlier this year, Google launched a new Google My Business feature to allow businesses to add services menus to their profiles. Some businesses were seeing...
Google Local Search Grades Hotels Based on Location
Google has added a new tab to local search knowledge panels which assigns a grade to hotels based on location.
Facebook Challenges Google in Local Search
Facebook challenges Google Local with a set of changes to Business Pages.
Google My Business Insights Show How Posts from Pages are Performing
Google My Business has begun offering insights related to how posts from GMB pages are performing.
5 Ways to Optimize for Personalized Search
Here are five things you need to consider when optimizing for personalized search.
Yext Begins Submitting Local Business Listings to Amazon Alexa
Yext has integrated with Amazon’s digital assistant, Alexa, giving it the ability to deliver local business listings to users.
Google My Business Sends Notifications When New Listings Go Live
Google My Business has started sending notifications when new listings go live on the web.
Google Shows Which Search Queries are Used to Find a Google My Business Listing
An update to Google My Business will now show which search queries are used to find a business listing.
Google My Business Lets Users Add “Call Now” Button to Posts
Google is letting users add “Call Now” buttons to posts created in Google My Business.
Google Maps Makes it Easier to Find Restaurants and Bars
Google is rolling out new features that make it easier to find local restaurants and bars that match personal tastes.
Google My Business Provides Insights About Customer Opinions
Google My Business is now providing insights to business owners about what their business is known for, according to customers. A new addition to the...
Google My Business Now Shows Store Return Policies
Google has started showing store return policies within Google My Business listings in local search results.
Google My Business Adds “Good for Watching Sports” Attribute
Google introduced a new attribute that establishments can add to GMB listings, letting them indicate they’re “good for watching sports.”
Google My Business Adds New Post Types for Products and Offers
Google My Business has introduced two new post types which allow businesses to highlight products and offers.
Google Maps Lets Users Search for Reviews by Keyword
Google Maps has introduced the ability to search through reviews for keywords or phrases.
Googlers Are Being Targeted With An Anti-Google Ad Campaign
Google employees are being targeted with an ad campaign encouraging them to advocate for unbiased search results.
Google Announces Directory of Trusted Partners for GMB Local Search
Google announced a directory of trusted Google My Business 3rd party agencies and a complaint form for reporting scammers.
Google to Notify Users When Businesses Respond to Reviews
Google will now be sending email notifications to customers when a business responds to their Google My Business reviews.
Google Maps to Deliver More Personal Recommendations Based on Machine Learning
A update to Google Maps will allow the app to provide more personal recommendations for things to see and do.
Google My Business Now Lets Agencies Register Accounts
For the first time, Google is letting agencies register accounts on Google My Business.
Google Maps is Now Using Fast Food Locations as Reference Points
Google Maps is testing a feature which gives drivers turn-by-turn directions using fast food restaurants as landmarks.
Google Maps Highlights Public Events Currently In Progress
A feature has been spotted in Google Maps that appears to show the app highlighting public events that are ongoing.
Google My Business Pages Can Now Include Service Menus
Businesses can now add service menus to their Google My Business listings.
Google Maps Now Highlights Locations of Active Shootings
Google Maps has been updated with a feature that will indicate when there’s a confirmed active shooting near your location.
Google April Fools Joke: Find Waldo in Google Maps
In celebration of April Fools Google has released a limited-time feature in Google Maps, available for the next week.
Hyperlocal SEO: How to Optimize for Micro-Moments
These hyperlocal optimization tips will help local businesses stand out at the micro-moment when customers are ready to buy.
How to Surge Ahead with Google Posts: A Complete Checklist
If you’re ready to make the most out of Google Posts, this article will guide you through.