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Top Ranking in Google Local Can Be Rented – Exposes Lax Google Ranking Criteria
You can rent top positions in Google’s local search rankings.
8 Local Search Engine Optimization Tips for Bing
Here are eight local SEO tips that should help improve your local ranking in Bing.
5 Tips to Improve Your Regional SEO Strategy
Try these five tips to improve your regional SEO strategy.
Google My Business Lets Hotel Listings Customize Their Amenities
Hotel listings in Google My Business can now customize their services and amenities in a new “hotel attributes” section.
Google Top Places List Out of Beta – Uses Machine Learning
Google’s Top Places List is out of beta. It now uses machine learning to select local search articles to display.
Google Assistant Comes to DISH TV – What this Means for Search
Google Assistant expands its reach via DISH TV. A milestone for voice search and Google Assistant.
Google Rolling Out Updates for Android Auto
Previously announced updates to Android Auto are rolling out. Integration with mobile devices coming in the future.
Local SEO for Enterprise Sites From 2004 to 2019
Optimizing your enterprise website for local search? Here’s a checklist to follow.
Google Adds “Request a Quote” Button to Business Listings in Search Results
Google is automatically adding a large “Request a Quote” button to eligible business listings in search results.
Google Maps App Updated With Ability to Edit Business Information
Google has updated the Maps app on iOS, allowing business owners to edit their listing information without leaving the app.
Google Confirms Cause of Missing GMB Reviews – Will They Ever Come Back?
Google confirmed the cause of missing Google My Business reviews, as issue that may not be resolved any time soon.
DuckDuckGo Improves its Maps Experience With Several Key Upgrades
DuckDuckGo is rolling out several updates to its maps search experience while maintaining the same commitment to user privacy.
5% of Google My Business Listing Views Result in a Customer Action
A new study of 45,000 local businesses reveals how customers are finding and interacting with Google My Business listings.
Google My Business Listings Getting Suspended After Adding Short Names
A number of SEOs have reported having Google My Business listings suspended after adding a short name to their profile.
Google Responds to Claims That Maps Has Millions of Fake Business Listings
Google has responded to a Wall Street Journal investigation claiming Maps is home to millions of fake business listings.
Google My Business Listings Can Offer Discounts to New Followers
Google is rolling out new ways for businesses to market their GMB listings, including giving discounts to new followers.
Google Improves SOS Alerts in Search Results
Google is improving the SOS alerts shown in Search and Maps with visual information and a new navigation system.
Google Maps to Highlight a Restaurant’s Popular Dishes
A new feature in Google Maps utilizes machine learning to recommend a restaurant’s most popular dishes.
Major Update to Moz Local in June 2019
An exclusive interview with Moz Local details improvements that are coming in June 2019.
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Boosting Local SEO with Google My Business [PODCAST]
Learn how to boost local SEO with Google My Business and the tricks that will help you get ahead.
Study Shows Consumers Trust Websites More Than Google My Business
New research reveals local business websites hold more weight than Google My Business listings when it comes to consumer trust.
How to Deal with a New Client That’s Violating Google’s Guidelines
Got a new client on board that is violating Google’s guidelines? Here’s what you can do.
Google My Business May Offer Premium Features for a Monthly Fee
Google is sending out surveys to gauge peoples’ interest in paying for access to premium Google My Business features.
Google My Business Suggests Positive Reviews to Share as Posts
Google My Business is launching a new feature which will help business owners showcase positive reviews.
Google My Business Lets Users Create Custom Short URLs
Google is now letting users create customized short URLs for Google My Business listings. Google is calling these custom URLs “short names” and it appears...
Study Finds Nearly Half of Business Listings Have Incorrect Information
A study of online business listings finds that nearly half are missing critical pieces of information.
How to Build Authority in Local SEO
Authority is a major factor for local SEO. Learn the best ways to build a local site’s authority for SEO.
How to Prepare for the Boom of Instagram Local Business Profile Pages
Here’s what you can do to prepare for the full rollout of Instagram local business profile pages.
Google My Business Profiles Will Display Product Catalogs on Desktop and Mobile
In an update to Google My Business profiles, product catalogs will now appear in desktop and mobile search results.
WP Google Maps Plugin Vulnerable to SQL Injection Exploit
WP Google Maps issued a security update to fix a potentially dangerous vulnerability.