Google updates local reviews schema guidelines
Now only reviews “directly produced by your site” can have local reviews markup, according to Google.
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OpenStreetMap debuts Google Street View alternative: OpenStreetView
The company seeks to crowd-source street-level photography on a global basis.
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Google Local Business Cards or Posts about to roll out to ‘thousands’ of SMBs
Search feature will soon be broadly accessible to local businesses and their agencies.
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The future of the map
The leap from physical to digital maps was game-changing for marketers and consumers alike, but what’s next on the horizon? Columnist Brian Smith explores some possibilities for the future of mapping.
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AdWords Express expands deeper click-to-call reporting, adds ad scheduling and more
Three new features arrive for small businesses using Google’s automated ad service.
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After complaints, Google lets any publisher apply to have “Critic Reviews” of local businesses
Initially open to five publishers, Google opens the doors to anyone to apply after criticism by Yelp and TripAdvisor.
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Yelp, TripAdvisor: Google’s mobile ‘best-of lists’ hide our content
Google is adding content for users on the go, but some local search rivals see the move intentionally marginalizing their content.
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Google injects more context into micro-moments
As Google continues to refine its search results to better serve users in their moments of need, columnist Adam Dorfman looks at how recent developments in contextual search may impact brick-and-mortar businesses.
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Google Maps adds “Wi-fi only” feature & ability to save areas to SD card
In addition to the new offline features, Google Maps has added more international ride-service options to compare rates in a number of countries.
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First appearance of ads in Local Pack found in UK mobile search result
The configuration showed three organic listings with one ad at the top.
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Google app now delivering restaurant reviews & best-of-lists for local searches
Released today in the U.S., Google says food and drink related searches will now return reviews from top critics and include best-of lists.
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Google My Business drops ability to edit business description field
Your Google local profile description field can now only be edited on Google+. You can no longer update it on Google My Business.
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Google gears up for 2016 Rio Olympics with search updates & YouTube highlight videos
Olympic event information will be delivered via Google search, along with broadcaster videos on YouTube.
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How does Google’s local algorithm work in 2016?
Columnist Andrew Shotland shares insights gleaned from a large-scale statistical analysis of local search ranking factors in Google.
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Google adds multi-stop support to Google Maps iOS app
Google Maps for iOS adds multiple destination support for driving directions.
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Excited about Google’s new map ads? You should be!
Google Maps ads are changing to help local businesses become more visible. Columnist Will Scott discusses the four features you should be most excited about.
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Google iOS app gets better listening skills for voice searches & newly added features
Hotel search results will now show expanded information around hotel amenities and gas station searches will include gas prices.
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Google Maps updates map design, highlights areas of interest and adds business photo carousel
Check out the new look for the Google Maps imagery and features. It is subtle, but Google said it helps users navigate.
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Google Maps for Android to add “WiFi-only” mode
Google Maps now lets you restrict your Android app to go into “Wi-Fi only” mode.
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Google Maps adds more ways to add or edit locations
Google Maps now lets users add, change, supplement and check the details for venues listed on Google Maps in a new way.
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