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Google seems to be rolling out access to the Google Business Profile AI-powered messaging feature to more businesses. I believe we covered this in June of this year, but since then, Google made some…
Read on Search Engine Roundtable →Wondering “who keeps updating my Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) listing”? In most cases, edits to your Business Profile are typically coming from one of four sources:…
Read on Sterling Sky →Ranking & Algorithms Local SEO
Read on Sterling Sky →Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is a free business listing that supports reviews, Q&As, posts, and more.
Read on Semrush Blog →This is my official guide to help other users know how to get better at fighting spam that appears on Google Maps and within the 3-pack on Google Search. It is no secret that spam is a problem with…
Read on Sterling Sky →Wondering how to get your business recommended by ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools? Want to know what to change on your website, Google Business Profile, and customer reviews so AI search matches…
Read on Social Media Examiner →When someone searches "plumber near me", "best pizza in Leeds" or "dentist open Saturday", they are usually ready to act — call, visit or book. Local search is where small businesses can outrank…
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Read on SEO-Serps Blog →One of the ways to improve your local SEO ranking is by optimizing your Google Business Profile (GBP). While it might seem like a simple task, small oversights—like selecting the wrong category—can…
Ranking & Algorithms Local SEO
Read on Sterling Sky →Moving your business means more than changing the address on your website. You also need to update your Google Business Profile (GBP) so customers can find your new location on Google Search and…
Read on Sterling Sky →TL;DR on how to add/remove managers from GBP Only owners can add or remove users on a Google Business Profile (GBP); managers can only remove themselves. Owners and managers have similar permissions,…
Read on Sterling Sky →This is a question I get pretty frequently in the Local SEO community: What URL should I link my GMB listing to? The homepage? A location page? Something else? We wanted to test & measure how the…
Ranking & Algorithms Local SEO
Read on Sterling Sky →Getting a negative review on your Google Business Profile, previously known as Google My Business, can be one of the most frustrating parts of being a business owner. Understanding how to remove bad…
Read on Sterling Sky →WeatherNext 3, our most advanced global weather AI model, is now in Search, Gemini, Maps, Google Maps Platform, and Cloud.
Read on Google DeepMind →Brave's improved Place Search API matches Google Maps on quality in real-world tests, at 6–7x lower cost—$5 per 1,000 requests on an independent index built for maps, apps, and AI agents.
Read on Brave Search →