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, automatic suggestions on FAQs, creating unique local content, shelf inventory AI tool for retailers, LocalU Dallas, and so much more!
Last Week in Local is a look back at the interesting and important articles from the previous week. It is 20-30 minutes long and covers critical industry trends, interesting local news, and tactical insights for anyone interested in Local Search.
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Mike’s Links:
- Amazon’s drone delivery unit hit with layoffs just as 10-year-old project finally launches
- Failings in Apple Business Connect Agency Model
- From Carrie:
- How Multi-Location Brands Can Leverage Apple Business Connect (Formerly Apple Maps Connect) – Krystal Taing, Uberall
- TL;DR – spammers have infiltrated ABC – how will they respond? (ABC already a hot mess) – via Joy Hawkins
- From Carrie:
- Google Cloud Introduces Shelf Inventory AI Tool for Retailers
- Google now automatically suggests FAQ – Stefan Sombera Twitter
- Google Maps now details % of protected bike lanes in bike driving directions Max Schalow on LinkedIn
- Why Does Google Require Re-verification of a Recently Verified Business Profile?
Carrie’s Links:
- Google’s DeepMind says it’ll launch a more grown-up ChatGPT rival soon | TechRadar
- Possible Bing search algorithm update on Wednesday, January 18th – Glenn Gabe via Twitter
- Webinar: The Need for Leads – Aaron Weiche 2/15 – 12:00PM ET
- LocalU Dallas 4/26 pre agenda pricing ends 2/8
- How to Create (and Rank) Unique Local Content for Multi-Location Businesses with Elizabeth Rule of Sterling Sky
Tip of the Week – What’s the 1 thing we covered that you should read if your time is limited?
