Recent content by JoyHawkins

No probably not. I would try adding the address to the listing in that scenario.

Post it over in the Google Business Profile community and someone can assist. Probably won't be me but there are dozens of product experts moderating who can help.

You can do it by suggesting and edit to the listing on Google maps.

I've definitely heard stories like this before. One of the many reasons why I avoid CTR manipulation. Not sure how easy it is to recover from but I would tell the business about it and tell them to focus on getting new reviews.

Whoa. So you think they are discontinuing the feature Dale?

Are you saying this in theory or have you actually seen sites do this and not get any benefit from it?

I've done a recent test on this with a big franchise who had us get them local sponsorship links. The results were pretty typical with what we see with link building - the impact to organic results was way stronger than the impact to local pack results. I have not published a video on it.

They will just tell you to do it yourself, so I wouldn't bother.

I would update the existing profile first. They might automatically merge the duplicate listing if they see the information matches.

Interesting. I can't say I've noticed it but I also probably don't look closely enough at small details like that lol.

I haven't heard of it. Have you tried contacting support? They should be able to confirm if it's a known issue.

I would suggest reaching out to Google support. That is quite the change. Why on earth would they ever have "bee relocation service" as a category? That is not a moving company lol. Google is blocking the edit because it's so unnatural and those 2 categories aren't related at all. Before you...

I've never used it but would always suggest using GSC over anything else unless you have keyword data from running ads.

Oh, don't do Local Falcon then. They don't track organic. We use Places Scout but they are pricey so I would not suggest scanning often. Bright Local is probably your best bet if you want daily scanning for organic.

Sounds like it could be a filter issue. If they are near another dentist, check to see if they pop into the place when you leave it.