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Same exactly experience for me. Thanks for bringing up this question and I'm hoping one of you can provide further assistance.

HI Krystal, I misspoke above. I have been granted access to the API's, but Google set our quota's to 0 (zero) on the business profile API, rendering it useless. We have submitted the "quota increase request" form twice and have received no response in over 60 days. Anyone have any thoughts on...

100+. How do they determine how 'worthy' I am? Thanks for your insightful response!

Happy New Year all, I submitted Google API access request months ago, and have received no response. I know Google is often slow to respond, however does anyone have any tips on how to get access to the API?

Happy New Year all, we submitted API access request months ago, and have no response. After reading the string below, it appears the wait is par for the course. Any tips on how to get access?

This morning, I too noticed that 3 of 4 of my client's store listings completely disappeared maps results as if the listings never existed! Their website is ranking fine. Please keep us posted if you learn anything from this strange bug. 👍🏼👍

Jeff, you rock! Thanks for taking the time to share these insights. 🙌🏽

Hey Local SEO superstars, Recently, I've noticed Google placing photo thumbnails in the local SERPs... (see attached example). Anyone know how to help make this happen for a client? Any strategy help is appreciated! Make it a great day.

Hey fellow SEOs, I was in the "INSIGHTS" for one of my clients and I noticed something NEW. It showed me "Queries used to find your business", and it listed 455 keywords, ranked in order of the most searched keywords. The (?) button linked to a page that says: Search queries Search queries...

Hmmm. I didn't notice the appeal option. I'l check that out. Thanks!

Friends, I have a client who recently bought 23 stores from another business entity. All their GMB listings are verified, but "owned" by someone they can't identify (DOH!) who is being uncooperative. I have requested the transfers of these listings through the standard process, but the owner...

Re: Google Local Service Ads Expanding + Great insights from @mblumenthal & @davidmih Mihm's final comment was interesting: "If I?m an agency or media company with a substantial portion of customers in these categories, I?m spending my holiday season figuring out how I can add value on top of...

Hi Joy! My question is this: Is it possible for the SEO (me) to dictate which image shows up in the local pack? See my example below. One of the photos is an exterior shot, another an interior shot. Yet another appears to be a logo (25). Thoughts?

I'm seeing the images more and more. Do any of you know how to control which image shows up, or are we left to let Google decide??

Happy New Year, everyone! Yesterday, I noticed images in the 3-pack SERP for a search for "pawn shop gilbert az" (see below). But today, it's back to normal. Have any of you experts seen the same?