Recent content by TomGuard

Just tested different browsers and the maps apps. Google Posts are nowhere to be found. The maps app is blank for updates. Glitch or Sunset?

Attempted to remove or change image category but the images revert back to the original category even after a refresh. Thought it was cache, so signed out and used another browser. This is happening to "Exterior" images in our account. Not sure if this is a bug or Google is trying to guess...

This has probably been addressed before. I'm noticing that SABs perform much better in proximity to the verification address that is hidden, than the actual service areas entered in GMB. We have a listing where the verification address is 2.7 miles (4.3 km) away from the closest zip code of...

This could be related to the recent data anomalies in Search Console. After glancing at the source code of the site, there is some mixed non SSL urls referenced, but I don't think it would set off a harmful content warning. On another note, the suppression in local search could be from...

Thank you Annika. Your response has been super helpful.

Can a business owner ask and answer a set of questions on their own profile without penality or suspension? I'm having trouble locating any specific GMB guidelines on this. Thanks in advance.

It's GMB. Your web traffic will go down. But have your leads gone up? Just did some research on this over a 90 day period. After segmenting Analytics, downloading Insights and call tracking data on some service industry franchises, GMB profiles generated up to 90% of the phone calls and 72% of...

Yes the lsa's have been around for a year but the free local service listings are just starting to populate. Google doesn't say much about these. Free Local Services listings - Google Ads Help

Try miami plumber. Then click under the first card where it says more plumbers in miami. I was also able to trigger it with water damage restoration services Chicago

They are ranking by the proximity of service areas along with trust, reputation and prominence. Google has been testing this for a month in limited categories and locations. Some SAB's in my area are getting included in a Local Services search. Like the regular SERPS, there are pay per lead ads...