Google: Maps & Local
Google Posts added to local packs for some branded queries
Google Posts normally only show up as an option within a local knowledge panel, but here it is showing up on the local...
5 local SEO myths and misconceptions that Will. Not. Die.
Like a bad penny, there are certain local SEO myths that keep turning up. Contributor Joy Hawkins lists a number of misconceptions and explains...
Google Maps desktop now shows the world as a spinnable globe
Google has released 3D Globe Mode on Google Maps desktop. Give it a...
Case study: Waze Local ads drove a 57% increase in leads to local auto dealer
This translated into more than 120 additional repair orders per month or about 360 new customers during the quarter....
Google event search feature adds more details and links to book tickets
Upgrades to Google's event search features include time, location, ticketing providers, sharing, saving and much...
Google rolling out new white local panel in search results
Forget that blue Google search results interface for the local panel -- here is a new fresh...
Google hotel search results testing ‘price insights’
Is the hotel you are about to book a good deal? Google can now tell you if you should book that hotel...
Apple Maps takes a step in the right direction
Keep your business listings on Google Maps updated, says contributor Adam Dorfman -- and don't overlook doing the same on Apple Maps. Here's a...
Google may notify you when your local business listing goes live in Google Maps & Search
A new notification from Google My Business will tell businesses when their local listings go...
Google tests location tab for hotel knowledge panels
Need help finding a great hotel based on what you can do near that hotel? Google is testing a location tab that shows you just...
Do Google reviews impact local ranking?
Based on her research, contributor Joy Hawkins thinks reviews may play some part in how a local page ranks. Here is a case study that shows her...
Google My Business listings: 5 frequently asked questions
GMB has a handful of new features and some best-practice confusion. Contributor Sherry Bonelli clears things up and answers five frequently...
Google expanding store visitation and local conversion reporting
Per-store reports will be broadly available by the end of July to enterprises and SMBs that use location extensions....
Ask the SMXperts — Schema & Structured Data, JavaScript
Three #SMXperts answer questions from the Advanced Technical SEO session at SMX Advanced and share their insights on JavaScript and structured...
Google My Business Insights adds queries used to find your business
Learn how people find your business in Google Maps and local search within Google My Business Insights with this new...
Google introduces Smart Campaigns for small businesses — the first new solution to launch under the Google Ads brand
Campaign ad creation, audience targeting, ad delivery across Google channels -- and soon landing page creation -- are automated based on the...
Google Insights report in Google My Business gets subjective attributes
Learn what your customers think of your business with the new "what your business is known for" report in Google My Business...
Google Maps begins rolling out new explore features announced last month
The new Google Maps features are rolling out worldwide now, so go get...
Practice useful marketing for local business content success
As a small business owner, you fight big brands and a ranking system that favors them. How can you compete? Contributor Jamie Pitman shares 3...
National ads, local results: Where should you be putting your money?
Discover which locations are your money-makers and focus on maximizing revenue, not exposure in unprofitable places, says contributor Jacob...
