Local Search Forum

Anyone noticing any big changes in local search rankings since Google’s August 2024 Core Update started rolling out? 👀 Might be too soon, but remember how the March update shook up local SEO? 🤔 Curious if this one will do the same?

We've seen emojis in Q&As, review responses, services, etc. but have you seen emojis in the GBP name? We've seen a few examples of people using emojis in the business name, which shocks me Google approves - especially since it's against guidelines!

🚨Scam Alert!🚨 Scammers are calling business owners, claiming their Google Business Profile needs "renewing" for a fee. If unpaid, they mark the business as closed on maps. Easy enough to do with a "suggest an edit" in maps. Has this happened to you or a client?

Shoutout to @krystal_taing for sharing this today! Seems like Apple is making moves in the maps space! Should Google be worried about users switching to Apple Maps in their browser? 🤔 Who else is excited for some good ole competition in the arena? 🗺️🍏📱

We've been seeing a lot of chatter in the forum about GBP verification issues ranging from listings suddenly going into re-verification, or sitting in pending verification for long periods 😕 Wondering what's going at Google on to cause this. What's your experience been❓

Google Maps LSAs: How Will This Impact Business Owners and Conversions? Join the Reddit Discussion! #seo #localsearch

Have you noticed a dip in citation effectiveness lately? 🤔 Algorithm updates seem to be tanking their SEO value. 📉 #localseo #seo #localsearch

Google chat is saying goodbye! What’s Google’s game plan here? 💬 #localsearch #localseo #seo

Moving Your SAB? How can You Update Your Address Without Losing Your Ranking? 🚚📍 #SAB #LocalSearch #LocalSEO

Unlocking the Mystery: The Influence of Non-Organic Onsite Behavior on Local Rankings. Can social traffic actually boost your local rankings?