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Guide to Google Maps Ads and Promoted Pins
by James Neste
Let’s face it, when it comes to Google, as a local business, how you show up in the map results can oftentimes be the difference between thriving or just getting ...
by James Neste
Let’s face it, when it comes to Google, as a local business, how you show up in the map results can oftentimes be the difference between thriving or just getting ...
This month saw the launch of Google’s SGE, and a number of GBP bugs rearing their ugly head. Take a look back at local search in May 2023.
by Abigail Leow
Google recently announced their Search Generative Experience (SGE), a new way of integrating generative AI into search. SGE works to personalize and innovate the search journey, pulling key information from ...
Google Business Profile (GBP) is all about one thing: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Business owners who care about ranking well in Google Maps know that the location of their business is ...
Replay our Live GBP Audit with Krystal Taing (Uberall) to learn how to audit your business profile, and explore where to optimize your listing for the best results.
by Abigail Leow
Welcome back to the Local Search Roundup! This month, we saw changes to Google Business Profile (GBP) and Microsoft Bing, and tests to local search results pages. From personal reservations ...
In the last few years, I’ve taken Google’s monopoly in search for granted, and indeed I have cemented that dominance by turning to Google to help me out in a ...
by Jamie Pitman
Welcome to our monthly roundup of all things local. Now, you might think that with the rise of AI and a Core Algorithm Update rolling out March might have been ...
by Ben Fisher
Hi there, everyone! Ben Fisher here again, and welcome to the fifth installment of our Local Search at Scale series. This series is aimed at large enterprises and franchises, and ...
Ever wondered why your listing info gets changed without your knowledge or consent? Unauthorized changes (such as a change to the business phone number, name, category, or opening hours) can ...
by Mike Hawkes
Welcome back to the Local Search Roundup! We’re going to take a look back at the biggest, and most important updates across local marketing over the last month. As ever, ...
We all know that Google’s not one to rest on its laurels. They consistently push and test the boundaries of local search, the ongoing AI wars being a good example. ...