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

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Download GBP Images since laste updates

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Is there a review tool that will automatically request reviews after a customer leaves a brick and mortar premises?

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Can you link Local Service Ads to GBP's that are "service area" businesses? I think an address needs to be displayed on GBP to be linked.
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Spam on Google

Ineligible Google Maps listings, review spam, other spam.
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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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Is this a Google September 2022 Broad Core effect? Or something else?

Google News: Important Changes & Features

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API endpoint update from Google

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Consultant's Corner

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Funny SEO Horror Stories

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Does anyone have a tool for Extracting Phone numbers from a site?

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

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How to secure a placement within the Applications enhanced SERP feature

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Does LocalBusiness Schema Have to Go On Every Page

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Need help selecting a sample size for a case study.

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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I need a Local SEO freelancer. Know anyone?

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