Local Search Forum

New posts

Forum Announcements LSF Forum news, announcements and upcoming events.

LSF News and Announcements

Threads
39
Messages
228
Threads
39
Messages
228
Tim Kahlert
Remembering David Baxter

Events

Upcoming event announcements and events to be linked to the Calendar. (Administrators, Moderators, and Local Search Experts only).
Threads
70
Messages
294
Threads
70
Messages
294
djbaxter
Webinar LocalU Advanced Virtual Webinar November 2, 2022

How To Guides

How to use special formatting and other options for various types of threads
Threads
23
Messages
59
Threads
23
Messages
59
Conor Treacy
Does Yelp Offer Bulk Updates to Locations?

Forum Software Updates and Technical Issues

Threads
30
Messages
93
Threads
30
Messages
93
J
Forum upgraded Oct 11, 2022

LSF Suggestion Box

Is there a feature you wish LSF had? Or a change in formatting of posts or threads? New editor buttons? We are always looking for ways to improve LSF: Please post your suggestions here.
Threads
5
Messages
17
Threads
5
Messages
17
Jon Hall
GMB Messaging Forum?

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

Local Search

General Local Search discussions. Click on subforums below.
Threads
2.9K
Messages
17.9K
Sub-forums:
  1. Google Local 101
  2. Ranking Puzzles
Threads
2.9K
Messages
17.9K
keyserholiday
"Google is processing your verification. It usually takes a few minutes." - Over 1 month later

Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps

Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) and Google Maps discussions. Click on subforums below.
Threads
5.4K
Messages
37.3K
Sub-forums:
  1. NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data
  2. Google Duplicates & Merges
  3. Moving or Name Changes
  4. Multi-Location Issues
  5. Service Area Businesses
  6. Help & Support for Google Local
Threads
5.4K
Messages
37.3K
J
I guess Google changed their mind about not forcing businesses with multiple locations to "manage on Search".

Local Content

Local content creation and resources.
Threads
90
Messages
515
Threads
90
Messages
515
Colan Nielsen
Homepage Content for SAB

Local Reviews

Review questions, tips, and updates.
Threads
731
Messages
4.8K
Threads
731
Messages
4.8K
obcted
Missing Reviews/ Reviews Disappearing

Citations

Local Directory & Citation Discussions
Threads
392
Messages
2.8K
Threads
392
Messages
2.8K
Nyagoslav
Directories - how often should we check the NAP and other information?

Paid Search and Local Service Ads

Google Ads, Local Service Ads, other PPC, non-Google ads.
Threads
151
Messages
852
Threads
151
Messages
852
D
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.

Spam on Google

Ineligible Google Maps listings, review spam, other spam.
Threads
146
Messages
910
Threads
146
Messages
910
M
NEW Ready to Take Target Practice on Businesses with Fake Reviews?

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

Threads
54
Messages
769
Threads
54
Messages
769
keyserholiday
Is this a Google September 2022 Broad Core effect? Or something else?

Google News: Important Changes & Features

Threads
109
Messages
856
Threads
109
Messages
856
Marcin Karwowski
API endpoint update from Google

Agency Owners & Consultants Issues related to running an agency or consultancy; software and tools.

Consultant's Corner

The "Business Side" of local search consulting.
Threads
348
Messages
2.5K
Threads
348
Messages
2.5K
keyserholiday
Funny SEO Horror Stories

Local SEO Tools & Software

Tools of the Trade
Threads
278
Messages
2K
Threads
278
Messages
2K
chadkimball
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.

Organic SEO

Organic search and other search engines.
Threads
541
Messages
2.9K
Threads
541
Messages
2.9K
carolyn2
Has anyone cracked the code on "Discovered - Currently not indexed"

Mobile & Social

General Mobile or Social topics
Threads
127
Messages
619
Threads
127
Messages
619
wcssderek
Advice on How To Claim a Facebook Page Created By Someone Else?

Websites, Software, and Security

WordPress and other platforms. Site security. Browsers and computer security.
Threads
160
Messages
718
Threads
160
Messages
718
tarantino75
GPSI queries within URLs: Why?

Marketing

Threads
89
Messages
486
Threads
89
Messages
486
Phil Rozek
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.
Threads
64
Messages
144
Threads
64
Messages
144
Colan Nielsen
I need a Local SEO freelancer. Know anyone?

Introductions, News, and Technical Support A place to introduce yourself and report technical issues with the forum.

LocalU Forums [PRIVATE] [LOCALU MEMBERS ONLY] Please post all LocalU questions or issues here!

LocalU Technical Information and Help

Threads
7
Messages
22
Threads
7
Messages
22
Chris Ratchford
Already a Member of LocalU?

Forum Statistics

Threads
13,931
Messages
89,224
Members
7,199
Threads last 24 hours
7
Messages last 24 hours
44
Members last 30 days
425
Latest member
norzer

Top Posters of the Year

Top Reactions of the Year

Login / Register

Already a member?   LOG IN
Not a member yet?   REGISTER

Share this page

LocalU Event

Newest Posts

Trending: Most Replies

Trending: Most Viewed

  Promoted Posts

New advertising option: A review of your product or service posted by a Sterling Sky employee. This will also be shared on the Sterling Sky & LSF Twitter accounts, our Facebook group, LinkedIn, and both newsletters. More...

  Local Search on Twitter

@LocalSearchLink

  Local Search Pros Facebook

Google Product Exert


QRCode

QR Code
Top Bottom