5 local search tactics your competitors probably aren’t using

When you and your competitors are all adhering to local SEO best practices, how can you differentiate your business from the rest? Columnist Sherry Bonelli has some ideas.

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Do Google Posts impact ranking? A case study

Columnist Joy Hawkins shares the results of a case study to see whether Google Posts can move the needle for local search rankings.

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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 making the platform work for local business owners.

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Google Posts from NBA, NHL & MLB teams will now appear in Knowledge Panels

According to Google’s latest update, a quick search will bring up an “all-star lineup of content” from pro sports teams across the US and Canada.

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Google Posts now gives museums, movies, musicians & sports groups dedicated space in search

Program opens in US and Brazil. Expansion is a sign Google no longer sees it as just an experiment.

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How Trump & Clinton have failed to use free space in Google for US presidential candidates

For a week, neither campaign used the special program giving them guaranteed listings in Google for their name.

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What Google’s experimental content podium means for SEO

What’s the deal with Google Posts? Columnist Tony Edwards explains this invite-only Google feature and discusses its potential implications for search marketers.

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