Join the staff from Local University as they discuss some of the most significant and interesting developments Last Week in Local Search. We discuss how much local ranking fluctuations change, managing GMB insurance info, Google News in AUS, LocalU Advanced on April 7, and much more!
Last Week in Local is a look back at the interesting and important articles from the previous week. It covers critical industry trends, interesting local news, and tactical insights for anyone interested in Local Search.
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Mike’s Links:
- Ranking Fluctuations: How Much Do Local Rankings Change? – Whitespark.ca
- Does Optimizing Content for “Near Me” Work for Local SEO? Sterling Sky BlogÂ
- GMB Insurance Info Management for Healthcare Providers – Localu.orgÂ
- Search for COVID-19 vaccination locations and testing centers – Google Maps Help
Mary’s Links:
- Bill to Make Facebook, Google Pay for News Clears Last Major Hurdle in Australia – Wall Street JournalÂ
- Localized Marketing Benchmarks for Property – MeetSociÂ
- GMB Review Removal Rate Fairly Quick (outside U.S) – Tim Capper via TwitterÂ
- SEO Strategy vs. Tactics: What’s the Difference? A Lot! – Stoney deGeyter at Search Engine JournalÂ
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