Local Search
Google My Business is Testing “Services” Justifications
The services menu in Google My Business allows you to add details about the different services your business offers. Up until yesterday, the fields would only show up on mobile as a tab that either display as “services” or “menu” (which looks silly for any non-restaurant businesses). The service menu can be created directly in…
Read MoreGoogle Maps Showing Web Results
Google Maps is now showing web results on mobile and desktop searches. When searching for a business on Google Maps, scrolling down past the Google My Business profile information (NAPW, photos, & reviews), there is a “People also search for” section. Previously, this was the last section within Google Maps. Currently, we are noticing a…
Read MoreGoogle (Testing) Tourist Attractions Getting Large Icons
Several individuals on Twitter are sharing screenshots and information showing large landmark icons showing cities most important locations. Not everyone is seeing the landmark icons yet, so this could be a test or a slow rollout. I’m starting to see more and more of these large icons for places on Google Maps. pic.twitter.com/e2LgdNrsdr — Joy…
Read MoreNew Google My Business Dashboard
Back on November 19th I spotted that my Google My Business dashboard had had an overhaul in terms of design, and tweeted to see if anyone else was seeing it: So, a tour of this new GMB dash 1) red dot next to ✏️ means there are external edits 2) add a photo/video ? 3)…
Read MoreGoogle Local Services Ads Expanding Bid Mode in Home Services Categories
Google appears to be expanding auction-based pricing to Google Local Services Ads to many, if not all, businesses in home services verticals on November 16, 2020. Businesses that are already in these verticals have been paying a set rate per lead determined by Google. This rate would depend on the specific vertical and market. For…
Read MoreGMB Suspending Listings for Making Single Edits to Profiles
There has been a recent uptick in Google My Business (GMB) suspensions for making single edits to business profiles. If that sounds crazy to you, jump on-board because we didn’t believe at first either. We have noticed several threads in our Local Search Forum and on our blog talking about the issue. We began noticing…
Read MoreSelecting Your Primary Category on Google My Business – Proceed With Care
When optimizing a Google My Business listing, it’s crucial to understand the importance of your primary category selection. Most marketers understand your primary category will impact your ranking, but many may not know it’s tied to the majority of the features within GMB. Your primary category determines: Which attributes, amenities, and service options you have…
Read MoreSo Long Flat Rate Lead Cost. Bidding Mode Coming to Google Local Services Ads
After several years of a flat-rate pay-per-lead pricing model in Local Services ads, Google has added a bidding mode option to some LSA accounts, giving businesses the option to choose the maximum amount they are willing to pay for a lead from their Local Services ad. When did this bidding mode feature appear? Not entirely…
Read MoreCoronavirus Related Health & Safety Attributes Launch in Google My Business
Update! On Dec 8, Colan started seeing these health and safety attributes in a new UX on mobile: Editor’s Note: The glitching seems to have resolved and we’re now seeing these live on mobile and desktop knowledge panels. Screenshots at the bottom of the post! On Tuesday, September 9th, new attributes related to Health &…
Read MoreGoogle My Business asks “Did you use this Business?”
Google has rolled out a new feature for Google My Business reviews. When a user clicks “Write a Review”, Google is presenting the user with an option to answer the following question, “Did you use this business?” If you select Yes, you are presented with a series of service attributes to select from. Google also…
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