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A Complete Local SEO Checklist
This complete local SEO checklist will help you optimize your website, market your business, reach more local customers, and grow your revenue.
Google My Business to Log Recent Customer Calls
Google My Business is working on a new feature that will allow businesses to see recent customer calls triggered from search results.
Google My Business Changes to Insights & Video Uploads
Google My Business is giving business owners more data to work with in a series of updates to performance reports.
5 Common Google Business Profile Problems & How to Resolve Them
Google My Business has gotten more complex over the years. Here are five common issues with Google My Business and how to fix them.
Google Search Changes Make In-Store Shopping Easier
Google is updating shopping search results and making it more convenient for customers to find ways to pick up products locally.
Google My Business Gains More New Attributes for Listings
Google My Business listings can now highlight the health and safety measures they’re taking to protect customers during the pandemic.
What Are Local Service Ads?
Learn the differences between Local Service Ads, Google Guaranteed, and Google Screened, and why local businesses should care about these programs.
Breaking Down the Google My Business Profile Program Upgrades
Google may open the Google Guarantee to some local organic search opportunities. Here’s how it can impact small businesses and consumers alike.
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2020 Local Voice Search Ranking Factors [STUDY]
As 58% of voice search users employ it to run local business queries, a new study looks at factors that go into ranking the results.
Why & How You Should Rethink the Concept of ‘National’ Rankings
Discover why it’s time to rethink national rankings and how we can change the way we utilize rank tracking solutions for better insights.
Google My Business: Edit Listings From Search & Maps
Google is letting businesses make edits to their GMB listings while they’re being viewed in Google Maps and search results.
Is Groupon Marketing Really Worth It for Your Businesses?
Should you pursue Groupon marketing in 2020? This post sets the record straight with the most important considerations for business owners.
Google Maps Goes Social Giving Each User Their Own Profile
Google is turning Maps into a social network of sorts by giving each user their own profile filled with photos and reviews they’ve submitted.
Google Highlights Black-Owned Businesses in Search Results
Google is extending its support for Black-owned businesses an update to Google My Business and an announcement of two new initiatives.
Google My Business Adds 4 New Attributes
Google is rolling out four new attributes that businesses can use to make their Google My Business listing stand out in search results.
How to Show the Value of Local SEO
Looking to prove the value of local search? You first need to understand its impact. Here are four ways to analyze your local SEO performance.
How to Get More from Your Google My Business Listing
Tap into Google My Business’ true potential. Follow these tips to fully optimize and make the most out of your GMB listing.
How to Boost Business With Google Reviews in the Age of COVID-19
Leverage your Google My Business listing and Google reviews to keep your business in touch with customers amid the pandemic.
How to Use Google My Business to Boost Your Content & SEO
Leverage Google My Business to give your content (and SEO) a boost. Here are tips and tools to help promote your business with GMB.
The Complete Guide to Local SEO for Multiple Locations
There are many ways to optimize your website for local search so you can be found for multiple locations. Learn the complete process in this guide.
Google My Business Update: Add More Hours for Specific Services
Google is letting businesses add more hours in their GMB listing for services that aren’t offered at all times of the day.
Google Rolls Out 3 New Attributes For GMB Listings
Google is letting businesses highlight more types of service offerings by adding three new attributes to Google My Business profiles.
New Google Maps Feature Highlights Wheelchair Accessible Places
Google Maps is launching a new accessibility feature that lets users find wheelchair accessible places with the push of a button.
Google My Business Listings Can Link to Gift Card & Donation Pages
Google is letting businesses add links to their GMB listing that customers can click on to purchase gift cards or make donations.
Google My Business Impressions Down 59%
An analysis of COVID-19’s impact on local search finds Google My Business experienced a sharp performance drop.
15 Things You May Not Know About Yelp
Have a local business? Then you need to get to know Yelp. Learn 15 facts and stats about Yelp.
17 Ways to Help Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Here are a few ways we can support small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Google My Business Launches New Post Type for COVID-19 Related Announcements
Google My Business listings now have access to a new type of post designed for announcements related to COVID-19.
Google: Marking a Business ‘Temporarily Closed’ Doesn’t Impact Rankings
Google’s Danny Sullivan confirms that marking a Google My Business listing as temporarily closed will not harm rankings or visibility.
New Google My Business Guidance for Healthcare Providers
Google published a new help document designed to help healthcare providers get started with Google My Business.