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Hi Key, I provided links to several articles to illustrate my point. Google doesn't like fake and deceptive content.

This violates a couple of Google Guidelines. I've included screengrabs of the ones I believe are applicable to fake listings. Here is a really great article from SEL: Millions of fake Google Maps listings hurt real business and consumers...

It's Friday and I am still seeing the data lag. Has anybody heard anything from Google Support or their listing managers?

Thank you, we do have a 3rd party. I am going to check in with their API connection.

Attributes for multi-location businesses are always a PINTA, but lately, we are noticing Google Business Profile is completely removing what we have set and are pushing through API feeds. Is this a bug? Or is Google finally about to oust this attribute set?

Thanks for the share!

This tool is really cool. I am wondering in the paid version can you see past audits and set historic tracking?

Forgive me if I sound like Captain Obvious, I am just thinking of the steps I would take to investigate this issue. Check if the listing is still live, updated, and not suspended Test all the customer actions options on your business listing from both your desktop and mobile devices. Check...

Asking for a friend: I've noticed that sometimes when I do a direct search for my client, Google will populate Local Reviews Stars on the 'map pack > view all' and sometimes it doesn't. My gut is telling me this is caused by browser personalizations for direct search queries but is there a...

Yes. I have a full-time agency job, so my consultant work is a side gig I do here and there. I like projects with a clear start and end. Your style might be different. The clients I take on have very small websites (think local shops). What I do is prioritize what the site/business needs then...

Think about what type of clients you are looking to attract and the type of work you are willing to provide. For most of my freelance work, I have to do a high-level audit but I also keep in mind what the client can afford. I give them 2 to 3 options for an SOW... I try to stay consistent with...

That's a good idea :unsure:. I am thinking also to utilize keyword mentions with content on the site. I appreciate your response! Thank you!:)

Hello Everyone, A client has requested for a 'Buy Now Pay Later' attribute feature to be added to their GMB listings. This is not available in their GMB Attribute options. But I wanted to know if this attribute actually exists, I looked in ChatMeters GMB attribute list and could not find...

Hello Everyone, Unfortunately, I have to verify one of my locations using the Postcard method. Does anyone know what the most recent version of the Postcard looks like? Is it the image I see on Google Images (below)? Also, has anyone done this in 2021? Any problems or changes from 2020 or...