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Google now has 50M Local Guides adding content to Google Maps and Search
The number of Guides has grown by 10x in just one year....
Markets with home service ads: Service-area businesses are coming back to the local results
There's good news and there's bad news in the local service-area business space. Contributor Joy Hawkins brings us up to date....
Google locally focused ads poised to play important holiday season role for brick-and-mortar brands
If 2016 trends are any indication, search ads aimed at driving offline traffic are likely to have a big impact this year. Contributor Andy...
Local SEO: 7 Google My Business questions asked and answered
At first glance, Google's offering for local businesses might appear fairly simple. But questions inevitably arise. Contributor Sherry Bonelli...
Are Home Service Ads the death of home-based businesses on Google?
Google is expanding their Home Service Ads across more and more cities in the US, and some home-based business owners are worried. Columnist Joy...
Google local finder rolls out website mentions matching your query
After a few weeks of testing, Google is now rolling out a feature that shows local listings can surface content available on local business...
Google is making strides with Google My Business
Though Google My Business isn't perfect, columnist Brian Smith believes that recent updates and added features illustrate Google's commitment to...
Yelp says Google violated ‘do not crawl’ provision of 2013 FTC settlement agreement
Reportedly, numerous Yelp business images were found in Google Maps. ...
August 22, 2017: The day the ‘Hawk’ Google local algorithm update swooped in
Have you noticed a recent shift in Google's local search results? Columnist Joy Hawkins shares everything you need to know about the 'Hawk'...
6 things you need to know about Google’s Q&A feature on Google Maps
Noticed the new "questions & answers" section in Google Maps app listings? Columnist Joy Hawkins shares her observations about this helpful new...
Google My Business now lets businesses edit their listings directly in search results
After months and months of testing, Google is rolling out inline editing in search for local...
Google My Business fixes week-long reporting bug with photo insights
Google has finally fixed the Google Insights reports in Google My...
Google local pack tests displaying website mentions matching your query
Google local results is aware of the content on the local business website and may even show the matching keyword in the local pack...
Google says we don’t need no stinking location modifiers… or do we?
Google recently stated that users are beginning to drop location qualifiers when searching for local businesses. But is it time for local SEOs...
Google Maps Android app adds ‘find parking’ feature to show you nearest parking garage
Starting today, Google Maps users can tap the “find parking” button on the Android app to see a list of parking garages and lots in 25 US...
Google upgrades flight and hotel search to provide price grid views & more
Google's new features can help you find the perfect route and most economical prices for your upcoming...
Google debuts giant new look for Local Inventory Ad product search in Knowledge Panels
A search bar and multiple product listings are part of the...
Google is testing ads in local business knowledge panels
The new test is part of a broader focus on monetizing the growing number of local...
Google Maps local listings can now have videos uploaded
Google Local Guides and others can now add videos to local results if they use an Android...
Google local question-and-answer feature now live in search for all mobile browsers
The feature initially was available only on Android devices. ...
