Google testing a slimmed-down version of the local box
Google is testing a minimalist version of the local box in the mobile search results. My best guess: It is a version for slower internet connections.
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Google testing purple “Ad” label in Maps
The ad label matches the advertiser’s pin on the map.
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Top 9 reasons Google suspends local listings
Has your business listing in Google been suspended? Not sure what happened? Columnist Joy Hawkins discusses the likely causes and how to address them.
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Google makes updates that will affect local search marketers
Ads now appear in Local Finder results, plus ads display differently in Google Maps.
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Google opens home service ads to HVAC services and electricians
The local ad product is also now available in Sacramento, CA.
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Google local results get additional search filters on mobile
Google shows additional search filters for the local pack based on the searcher’s location and history.
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Google displaying gas prices in the local 3-pack
Now you can get the prices for filling up your tank in the Google results when searching for gas.
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Google tests displaying review snippets in the local 3-pack
Google now may show a single review in the 3-pack. This was caught being tested in the wild.
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Google+ Accounts No Longer Required For Leaving Local Reviews In Google
Google revamped the interface to add reviews on local results and dropped the Google+ account requirement.
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Google Maps for iOS now integrates with Apple’s Spotlight Search
Google Maps users on the iPhone can now more quickly access recent searches and saved places.
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Dear SEOs: Please stop spamming Google Maps!
Columnist Joy Hawkins gives a lesson in what NOT to do when optimizing Google My Business profiles, based on her experiences cleaning up spammy listings.
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Google developing keyboard for iPhone in hopes of boosting search volumes [report]
Keyboard part of a larger strategy to boost engagement with search on mobile devices.
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DuckDuckGo launches Directions! feature with option to use multiple map apps
DuckDuckGo’s new feature lets users choose from Apple, Bing, Here, OpenStreetMap or Google Maps to get directions.
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New ‘Uber tab’ added to Google Maps
Google adds ride-sharing tab to maps to enable more options, faster-time to destination.
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Google Posts are going to kill (at) local SEO
Columnist Andrew Shotland discusses the impact Google Local Business Cards may have on local businesses and local SEO. Will they help, or will they hurt?
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Google tests clickable phone numbers in organic search results
Google is now experimenting with click to call on the organic side. They’ve done this with ads and local before.
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Google Experimenting With Local Business Cards In Search Results
Experimental feature allows local businesses to promote specific content, which can be shared directly from the “card carousel.”
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Google Is Fixing The “Permanently Closed” Problem
Columnist Joy Hawkins discusses how you can fix issues with old business locations being marked “Permanently closed” — and what Google may be doing to address the issue.
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Setting Local SEO Expectations: 3 Points To Hit Early And Often
When it comes to providing SEO for local businesses, it’s crucial to set realistic expectations. Columnist Jenny Foster discusses three points she likes to drive home with clients to ensure a strong relationship and a smooth campaign.
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Google “Send To Your Phone” Comes To Local Knowledge Graph Search Box
Now, you can use the “Send to your phone” feature directly in the Google web search results, not just in the Google map search results.
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