“Fake reviews not only waste people’s time and money but also pollute the marketplace and divert business away from honest competitors,” – FTC Chair Lina M. Khan. These powerful, yet impactful, words solidify the Federal Trade Commissions’ (FTC) stance on fake reviews and the steps they plan to take moving forward. The FTC took a … Read more
Google now places a notice or warning on some Google Business Profile listings within Google Maps when it thinks some of the reviews may be fake or fraudulent. We covered this notice when Google updated its reviews restrictions documentation but I wanted to highlight the notice more. Mike Blumenthal spotted this and posted a screenshot … Read more
Want to get rid of that sinking feeling of looking with envy at the high review volumes and star ratings of your top local competitors? You already know that both review count and ratings are contributing to these brands’ dominance in Google’s Packs and Maps. Today, I’ll share some good news that could help the … Read more
Microsoft is testing adding the source of the reviews in the Bing Search local pack, instead of showing review stars. So if the Bing Search local pack is showing reviews from Yelp, it would show the Yelp logo, and if it is showing them from Facebook, it would show the Facebook logo. It is a … Read more
Google is now showing business submitted photos from Google Business Profiles in the Google Local and Maps review sentiments section. So above the reviews, Google may show photos submitted by the business, related to those reviews. I feel like I covered this before but Claudia Tomina who notified me of this on X said now … Read more
Google has posted a notice that the old customer reviews links in Local Service Ads will expire and the Google Business profile link will be what you should use going forward. The notice is in the reviews section within Local Service Ads. The **** they expired was July 8, 2024, which was in the past. … Read more
The Mangools affiliate program is a well-established choice for those looking to promote SEO tools trusted by professionals worldwide since 2014. Offering up to a 35% lifetime commission, Mangools provides an attractive option for affiliates. With no approval process, easy access to promotional materials, and a high conversion rate, the program makes it easy to … Read more
Online reviews have become an integral part of the buyer journey. From physical products to hotels and restaurants, customers increasingly rely on user-generated content to make informed decisions. In this blog post, you’ll find up-to-**** online review statistics, where we’ll uncover the importance of customer reviews, highlight the most popular online review platforms, and cover … Read more
SEO PowerSuite has long been a go-to affiliate program for many in digital marketing. With its 33% commission, 120-day cookie duration, and the potential to earn up to $165 per sale, it’s no wonder many affiliates choose to promote it. However, Rankability offers a compelling alternative if you’re looking to maximize your affiliate earnings. The … Read more
The SE Ranking affiliate program is a solid choice for many digital marketers. With a 30% commission on each subscription sale and perks like a 120-day cookie duration and twice-monthly payouts, it’s easy to see why affiliates are drawn to it. The platform’s broad appeal and comprehensive SEO tools make it a breeze to recommend … Read more
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