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Google Maps Now Lets Users Explore Planets and Moons
Google Maps is branching out into the solar system with an update that lets users explore planets and moons.
New Google Maps Feature Upsets Users, Gets Removed Within 24 Hours
Google introduced a new feature to Google Maps this week, only to remove it within 24 hours following user complaints.
Google Will Soon Let Anyone Add to Street View
Google is going to make it possible for anyone to add to street view with the right hardware.
Stay Connected Locally With Google’s Community Updates
Google’s new Community Updates can help you keep up with what’s going on in your local community.
Use Google to Find E-Books At Your Local Libraries
Google has introduced a new feature that allows users to find e-books in stock at their local libraries.
Manage Google My Business Listings Directly From Search Results
Google is making it easier to manage Google My Business listings with a new dashboard embedded in search results pages.
Google Introduces Video to Google Maps Listings
Searchers will start seeing video content on Maps, as Google introduces the ability for users to capture and upload video.
Get Customers to Take Action From Your Google My Business Listing
Google has introduced a new way for searchers to take action directly from your Google My Business listing.
Google Introduces Q&A Feature for Google Maps
In an effort to assist prospective patrons, Google is bringing a questions and answers feature to Google Maps for Android.
Google Home Service Ads to Launch Soon in Chicago
Google is finishing its vetting process for Home Service Ads in Greater Chicago, which means the feature will soon launch.
Google My Business Messaging Coming to All US-based Businesses
Messaging via Google My Business is now rolling out to all businesses in the United States.
Book Your Next Spa or Salon Appointment in Google Search
Searchers can now book appointments with spas and salons in the US directly through Google Search.
Google Makes it Easier to Find Wheelchair Accessible Locations
Google has opened up the ability for users to add accessibility information to business listings.
Intelligent Search is Changing What It Means to Rank
What it means to “rank” is changing. Here are five ways to win in the future of intelligent search.
Google Posts Not Available to All Businesses… Yet
Since the launch of Google Posts last week, it has become apparent that it’s not yet available to all businesses.
Google Posts: Share Messages in Search Results From Google My Business
Google has officially rolled out Google Posts to all small businesses with a Google My Business listing.
22 Niche Review Sites Your Business Can’t Afford to Ignore
Think Yelp or Google covers you? Think again. Get your local business listed on these top niche review sites.
How Buying a Blog Can Boost Your Local Business
Buying a local blog and integrating it into your website is a great option for content creation and better rankings.
Bing Can Now Help You Find the Ideal Hiking Trail
Bing has released an update specifically aimed at hiking enthusiasts.
Bing Revamps Hotel Search Results With New Carousel
Bing has revamped the user interface of its hotel search results with a new carousel at the top of the page. The carousel lets you...
How to Be a Local Content Machine & Build a Successful Business
Why local businesses should become a local content machine – and how to do it.
Google My Business Allows Exports of 18-Months of Data
All Google My Business users now have the ability to export up to 18-months worth of data from their listings.
Google My Business Now Reports on Returning Customers
Two new reporting insights have been spotted in some users’ Google My Business dashboards.
2017 Local Search Ranking Factors: Proximity to Searcher is Number One
Here are the top local search ranking factors of 2017, according to dozens of local search experts.
Google Continues to Crack Down on Fake Google Maps Listings
Google has released new data which details its recent efforts to keep fake listings off Google Maps.
Google Maps Now Lets You Review Continents and Oceans
You can find virtually anything on Google, and it appears that now includes reviews for Earth’s continents and oceans.
Google My Business is Now Automating Ownership Conflict Resolution
Google has launched a new feature which gives business owners the ability to streamline the process of reclaiming ownership of their GMB listing.
New Google My Business Guidelines State Virtual Offices Not Allowed for Service-Area Businesses
According to new Google My Business (GMB) guidelines, it is not acceptable for a service-area business to use a virtual location.
Google Maps Update: Create and Share Lists of Favorite Places
In an update to the Google Maps app for iOS and Android, you can now create lists of your favorite places and share them with...
Google Maps on Android Now Shows How Difficult it is to Find Parking
Google has released an update for the Maps app on Android with the unique ability to display information about parking difficulty.