Did the Google March 2023 Broad Core Update impact local search rankings? That is the question many local SEOs are asking in the Local Search Forum. As a reminder, Google has told us that core updates can impact local search, at least sometimes. Then Danny Sullivan of Google said, “core updates can involve image results … Read more
Google has let you book reservations within the local pack and via Google Assistant for a while now. But what may be new is that Google may show you if you have already booked reservations in the local pack, if you booked those reservations using the reserve with Google feature. Krystal Taing spotted this the … Read more
Google is testing new placements for the request a quote feature in the local search results. I am not sure how new this is, but Joy Hawkins, a local SEO expert, said it was new, and I trust her. She said on Twitter that she is “seeing a new placement for the request a quote … Read more
I don’t know if this is new (sorry Mordy) but Google is showing this blended local finder result set that seems to bridge two or more different but similar queries in the same set of results and then Google shows a line of text on what the local results are matching on. In the screenshot … Read more
Being a brand with multiple locations comes with its own inherent SEO challenges. To start, a business may use the same content for each of its location pages. Search engines, in turn, may not favor these pages in the search engine results pages (SERPS) because it sees the content as duplicate content and isn’t providing … Read more
Local SEO has become a huge topic in recent years. In fact, did you know that “near me”, and “buy now” searches are up by 500%? That’s right. They are completely smashing it. Moreover, with the rise of smartphones, every third search is related to location. And we are sure that you want to attract … Read more
Google My Business (GMB) is a free and easy-to-use tool for local businesses to manage their online presence across Google. This blog post is a great starting point to help you learn more about GMB, including how to set up your profile, verify it, and optimize your GMB listing. Whether you are a small restaurant … Read more
Google local 3-pack, or simply Google 3-pack is a result for local searches. It shows the top three most relevant businesses that are based on a user’s location. For local business owners, this is where you want to be. Read our definitive local SEO guide to learn how you can rank on this impressive Google … Read more
Google is testing displaying a business profile listing in an overlay interface within the web search results instead of taking you into the Google Maps interface. So when you click on a business listing in the local pack, instead of it taking you into Google Maps to view more details on that business, Google is … Read more
What is Google Maps marketing, and how does it work? Marketing with Google Maps is a business tactic that uses Google Maps’ functionality to make your business easier to find. Check out our complete guide to learn how you can improve your Google Map SEO. Google Maps is undoubtedly one of the most useful tools … Read more
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