Google: Maps & Local
Google’s local ads tips for the back-to-school shopping season
More than 50% of North American back-to-school shoppers say they’ll check for in-store inventory online before heading to a store, according...
Users can now leave more detailed restaurant reviews on Google
Details like price range and meal type are useful for potential customers, but will Google use it to enable search...
Google expands GMB profile editing capabilities in Search and Maps
Google is also offering Pointy, a platform that enables local businesses to get their inventory discoverable online, for free to eligible...
Google My Business performance report adding driving direction requests and website visits
This is slowly rolling out, you might not see it show up yet in your Google My Business...
Google My Business phases out short names
If your business currently uses short names, the links and campaigns you have associated with them won't be...
Google removes short names from business profiles, adds new label to local listings and tests new local card
Google is always busy with new features, changes and updates to its local search...
Google launches new ad formats for local campaigns and pickup later option for local inventory ads
Google announced a number of local ad features at its annual Google Marketing Livestream...
How Storage Asset Management succeeds with a focus on reviews and social media
SAM relies heavily on customer reviews, managed through...
Google call history report begins to show data in Google My Business
Several months after showing a "preview call history" feature, Google is now showing some data in this...
The real-world impact of keyword stuffing in Google My Business
Many businesses are rebranding completely to skirt Google's guidelines. But when everyone does it, it becomes a branding...
Google announces additional travel advisory notices in search and updates to its trip planning tools
The user-oriented feature updates will help Google maintain an edge over competitors in the online travel...
Google local car dealership inventory search results
Google seems to be getting into the local car inventory space with a new search...
One-star ratings on Google are deemed not defamatory and why that’s a problem
It's crucial to have a solid review management strategy in place and for local SEOs to manage SMB expectations around review...
Pickup and delivery attributes, indoor Live View and more AI-powered features are coming to Google Maps and GMB
Google is packing more features, many commerce-related, into Maps, helping the company maintain its position as the intermediary between our...
4 local review trends to watch in 2021
It’s important for businesses to not ignore the importance that reviews still have in local search results even as customer sentiment around...
Google My Business releases tool to manage your reviews
Previously, there was no real way to see the status of reviews you submitted for a takedown in an organized...
Google tests displaying cost estimates in local search results
Google has confirmed the company is showing cost estimates from Homewyse for some local...
Google Hotel search showing free listings in results
Google opens the door to more hotels by offering free hotel listings, separate from paid...
Google My Business report shows how people found your business
You can now see device and platform breakdown in your Google My Business performance...
Google My Business adds messaging to desktop interface
Businesses can now message with customers through their web browser, not just the mobile...