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Google may require double verification for some business profiles

Google updated its help documents to say that it may require you to verify your business with an additional method.

Barry Schwartz | Mar 2, 2022 at 8:21 am ET

Local

How to use Google Business Messages to talk to your customers

Google's Business Messages is one of the best ways to connect with your customers and future customers.

Sherry Bonelli | Mar 2, 2022 at 6:00 am ET

Local

New business openings nearly match pre-pandemic levels, Yelp says

However, most major cities actually experienced a decrease in openings.

George Nguyen | Feb 28, 2022 at 12:01 am ET

Google Maps

Google Search local pack’s map is now interactive

The new map lets you zoom, pan, hover and click to see more details on the map.

Barry Schwartz | Feb 27, 2022 at 10:29 am ET

Google

Google testing questions and answers in the Google Maps interface

This feature first launched in 2017 in the local panel and Google appears to be testing it in Google Maps.

Barry Schwartz | Feb 18, 2022 at 8:44 am ET

Local

Google dropping follow and welcome offers in local listings

Soon, you won't be able to follow local businesses in Google anymore.

Barry Schwartz | Feb 17, 2022 at 4:59 pm ET

Google

Google launches Google Business Profiles calls API

Businesses can pull call history data from this API and into their CRM software.

Barry Schwartz | Feb 17, 2022 at 8:41 am ET

Local

Yelp introduces Keyword Boosting, rolls out Custom Location Targeting to all advertisers

Keyword Boosting may help local businesses achieve better campaign performance and reach higher intent audiences.

George Nguyen | Feb 8, 2022 at 7:00 am ET

Local

Google opens up about how Maps review moderation works

Google’s overview details why it might update its policies, how it enforces them and the role of machines and humans in content moderation.

George Nguyen | Feb 2, 2022 at 9:01 am ET

Local

New lawsuit targets Google over location data

Google is accused of using dark patterns to get more location data from its users and profit from better search results and Google Ads.

Danny Goodwin | Jan 24, 2022 at 12:03 pm ET

Google

Google Business Profiles sets waiting period for new owners and managers

Newly granted users now must wait 7 days before they can manage all the features of the profile.

Barry Schwartz | Jan 12, 2022 at 2:13 pm ET

Apple

Apple Maps: What a maps web snapshot can do for your online content

Apple lets you create a static map image from a URL with chosen parameters and characteristics.

Joy Hawkins | Jan 6, 2022 at 4:38 pm ET

Local

Google now lets you place products at the top of your local and Maps listing

Google Business Profiles now let's you mark a product as special to pop it to the top.

Barry Schwartz | Dec 28, 2021 at 8:11 am ET

Local

The ‘Vicinity Update’: Winners and losers from the November 2021 local update

This update seemed to be focused on changes around proximity and distance.

Joy Hawkins | Dec 20, 2021 at 9:28 am ET

Local

Bing launches travel-oriented results pages and a trip-planning hub

The new features may make it even harder for OTAs to compete in the search results.

George Nguyen | Dec 17, 2021 at 1:52 pm ET

Google

Google Maps adds dock to bottom

Searchers can now dock places they find in Google Maps to the bottom of the map interface.

Barry Schwartz | Dec 17, 2021 at 9:10 am ET

Local

Google also had a local search update from November 30 through December 8

This overlapped other ranking updates and a Google map and local pack update design change.

Barry Schwartz | Dec 16, 2021 at 1:33 pm ET

Local

YouTube to automatically link to places mentioned in videos

Places Mentioned will be available on the Android and iOS YouTube apps for food and drinks videos where YouTube can detect places.

George Nguyen | Dec 14, 2021 at 12:25 pm ET

Local

Google Posts open to hotels for update notices but not promotions

Hotels can now officially use Google Posts in their local listings but in a limited way.

Barry Schwartz | Dec 13, 2021 at 8:14 am ET

Local

Exclusive: The most popular Yelp search filters

While the most common filter, “Open Now,” isn’t surprising, the data can inform local business owners of what consumers prioritze as they browse different business categories.

George Nguyen | Dec 10, 2021 at 11:48 am ET
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