Google is testing a new design and feature for its local justifications section. There is this “people likes” section that is shaded in blue and really stands out under the local pack snippet results. This was spotted by Khushal Bherwani who posted some screenshots on X – here is one of those screenshots: Here are … Read more
Google Search currently has a bug when the local pack, the local search results box, is not being served in its desktop of mobile search results. This is affecting a lot of searchers right now and seems to have started at about 8:40 am ET on Wednesday, February 14. Some searchers are able to see … Read more
There seems to be a bug right now with Google Search not showing the local pack results right now. I suspect it will be fixed really soon. Searches that trigger local packs that show business profiles in the search results are not triggering the local pack in Google Search. This seems to be affecting a … Read more
Google seems to be testing a new box underneath the local pack that is titled “websites for places.” It shows websites that represent the place listings showing in the local pack above it. This was spotted by Von Christian Kunz who posted this on X. He wrote, “Google is showing ‘Websites zu Orten’ which means … Read more
In part one with Dave DiGregorio we spoke about his journey from working in sports memorabilia to getting into SEO. Then in part two, we talk about some local pack reductions, diversifying your local SEO efforts, the services feature, and the amazing SEO community. Several months ago we saw some local packs shrink or disappear … Read more
Google is testing a new local pack design that shows reviews, menu details and more in these card design. It is not too far off from the original local pack design in Google Search, outside of these cards under the main action buttons. Here is a screenshot of this from Shameem Adhikarath who posted this … Read more
Add information to your Google Maps business listing. Claim your Business Profile Complete every section of your Google My Business account Be meticulous with contact information. Select primary and secondary categories. Mark off applicable attributes Write a complete “from the business” description. Publish Google posts weekly Upload new photos weekly Answer questions Collect and respond … Read more
When Google launched its Search Generative Experience, the AI-powered answer embedded local results from Google Business Profiles in a local pack. In fact, it was a “five pack” but now, Google is no longer showing the local pack at all – at least at the time I wrote this story. Here is a screenshot from … Read more
Since April, Google has been testing a local pack in the search results that auto-expands the map section when you hover your mouse cursor over it. This now seems to be live or rolling out fully. I can replicate it myself and so can Mike Blumenthal, Robert Spinrad and others I asked privately. Here is … Read more
May 31, 2016 | Posted by Shay Harel Over the past few weeks there has been an overabundance of volatility on the SERP. Whether it be major tests to the SERP’s layout or *** risk levels on the Rank Risk Index, etc., the SERP has been anything but boring! Thankfully, last week saw … Read more
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