Local Search
How Google’s New AI Impacts Local Search
Recently, at Google IO, they announced that they would be experimenting with integrating AI into the search results. This experience is called Search Generative Experience (SGE) and is currently being tested via Search Labs. You can sign up to see how it looks here. ๏ปฟ We wanted to see how this experience looks for local…
Read More๐น Video: Last Week in Local for Week Ending May 30, 2023
Join Mike and Carrie as they discuss the last week in Local SEO! They’re talking about what’s new at Google, business showcase videos, local SEO trends, rich results test tool, generative AI and so much more! Last Week in Local is a look back at the interesting and important articles from the previous week. It…
Read More๐น Video: Last Week in Local for Week Ending May 22, 2023
Join Mike and Liz as they discuss the last week in Local SEO! They’re talking about what’s new at Google, GBP Images not being approved, Google deleting inactive accounts, GA4 transition playbook, and so much more! Last Week in Local is a look back at the interesting and important articles from the previous week. It…
Read More๐น Video: Last Week in Local for Week Ending May 8, 2023
Join Mike and Erin as they discuss the last week in Local SEO! They’re talking about what’s new at Google, GBP categories, upcoming changes to Google Search, visual explore features and so much more! ๏ปฟ Last Week in Local is a look back at the interesting and important articles from the previous week. It is…
Read More๐น Video: Last Week in Local for Week Ending April 10, 2023
Join Carrie and guest Greg Gifford as they discuss the last week in Local SEO! They’re talking about what’s new at Google, 10 New Healthcare Verticals Added to Google LSAs, getting the most out of your local content, animated display in the 3-pack, using GBP justifications for maximum impact, LocalU Dallas, and so much more!…
Read More๐น Video: Last Week in Local for Week Ending April 3, 2023
Join Mike and Carrie as they discuss the last week in Local SEO! They’re talking about what’s new at Google, Local SEO Case Study on Dentists,ย Google Business Review SPAM, Webinar with Tommy Mello, LocalU Dallas, and so much more! ๏ปฟ Last Week in Local is a look back at the interesting and important articles…
Read More๐น Video: Last Week in Local for Week Ending February 13, 2023
Join Mike and Carrie as they discuss the last week in Local SEO, LIVE in the new year! They’re talking about what’s new at Google, Google Removing Legit Reviews, Google Map Reviews, GBP Landing Pages, upcoming webinars, LocalU Dallas, and so much more! Last Week in Local is a look back at the interesting and…
Read MoreBook Now Lead Capture Now Available for Lawyer LSAs
Matt Casady spotted the connection in a Lawyer’s LSA account.ย Businesses in legal verticals can book appointments with clients directly via LSA via Leadconnector. Just noticed booking leads are now available for legal verticals on Google Local Service Ads (LSAs) previously they were only available for home-service-related verticals. pic.twitter.com/pBx0x4gdTa โ Matt Casady (@MattCasady) February 6,…
Read MoreWhy does Google show a 4.8 rating when I have all 5-star reviews?
Last Updated: Jan 26, 2023 Why Does Google Show a 4.8 Rating When I Have All 5 Stars? It is a question that comes up repeatedly on Mike’s blog and in the Google Business Profile help forum leaving many people asking “How does Google review rating work?” If you have a review score average on…
Read MoreHow Multi-location Brands can Leverage Apple Business Connect (formerly Apple Maps Connect)
What is Apple Business Connect? Business Connect is Appleโs newest interface and workflow that enables local businesses and brands to claim, manage, and measure their listingsโ performance on Apple Maps. Apple Business Connect launched in early January, is available to global businesses, replacing the previous version known as Apple Maps Connect.What are the options for…
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