Yelp’s Waitlist, analytics and POS updates aim to address shifting consumer preferences
Waitlist now supports takeout orders, and enhanced analytics may help managers evaluate how their restaurants are...
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Google My Business adds messaging to desktop interface
Businesses can now message with customers through their web browser, not just the mobile...
Google officially displays years in business in local pack
After several months of testing, Google has officially launched this new label that shows how many years your business has been in...
How are local service ads impacting Google Ads accounts?
Make sure you are paying attention to the local service ads option with Google Ads, even if it is not yet available for your...
Google My Business updates flag review feature
The new form and options are much more detailed now, compared to the old...
Yelp launches “health and safety measures” community feedback feature
Yelp launches new rating feature for community to leave feedback on local business social distancing and mask...
Google My Business launches new performance reporting
You can access these new reports within Google My Business under the insights...
Google Maps local listing now showing web search results
As you scroll through the local listings in Google Maps, Google may show you web results at the...
As local media lose budgets, Field Day offers ‘last mile activation’ for brands
The company says it offers local human outreach at scale....
Even as more people shop online, searches for ‘available near me’ up over 100% vs. last year
Google's Reena Nadkarni explains what retailers can do to drive local sales....
Google expands local business message & map query analytics
Consumers will be able to message with businesses in more ways and businesses will be able to see more local...
Google adds more discovery to Google Maps with ‘community feed’
The new feed offers more opportunities for local business exposure....
Google Guaranteed badge starting to appear on Google Maps listings
Google seems to be testing how consumers react to Google Guaranteed badges in places other than in Local Services Ads. ...
Google’s new Small Business Advisors program aims to help SMBs grow
Don't think of it as an enhanced version of Google Support....
How to check Google search results for different locations
When doing SEO, make sure to focus on search results specific to your location -- this is where your true competitors...
Hijacked Google My Business listings appear to be a growing problem
GMB listings phishing is on the increase. Google says it's aware of the problem but business owners must be vigilant....
Tripadvisor launches new listings, reputation and data products to help hotels and restaurants gain insights, boost visibility
Restaurants and hotels have been hit especially hard during...
Holiday 2020 is do or die for many SMBs
Small businesses need to focus their marketing on key consumer sites, especially Google, for survival into 2021....
Marsbot is Foursquare for AirPods
Its augmented reality for your ears....
Video: Mike Blumenthal on Google Maps spam resource issues
Google invests a lot in Google Maps but maybe in the wrong...