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Local Search Discussions A place to discuss everything related to Local Search and Local SEO

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Local Content

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Wisdom of posting links to Google Photos albums on website?

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Why is Apple Maps showing a location as closed when its not set up that way in Apple Business Connect?

Paid Search and Local Service Ads

Google Ads, Local Service Ads, other PPC, non-Google ads.
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How quick will algo update after making a change in the profile

Spam on Google

Ineligible Google Maps listings, review spam, other spam.
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Does Spam Reporting Still Work?

Algorithm Updates & Google Features A place to discuss algorithm updates and important feature changes related to GMB or Google as a whole that relate to local search.

Google Algorithm Discussions

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Google News: Important Changes & Features

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Are You Seeing "Chat with a live agent" on Google Business Profiles?

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Consultant's Corner

The "Business Side" of local search consulting.
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Best FREE Website 'technical' Audit and SEO Audit tools?

Websites and Organic Ranking A place to discuss all things related to traditional organic SEO matters.

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What Social Media scheduling software do you use?

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Local Search Marketplace A place to post job classifieds and look for SEO service providers.

Local SEO Job Board

Help wanted. Seeking employment. Looking for help and wanting to help.
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