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Title	Forum	Date
Remembering David Baxter	LSF News and Announcements	Nov 3, 2022
How is the Useful Content Algorithm Update Impacting Local Businesses?	Google Algorithm Discussions	Aug 25, 2022
Google Now Considers Google Posts With "Duplicate photos, posts, videos, and logos" To be Spam	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Aug 5, 2022
Missing Google Reviews Issue Appears to Be Fixed Now	Local Reviews	Mar 17, 2022
Ready to Take Target Practice on Businesses with Fake Reviews?	Spam on Google	Jan 11, 2022
A Local 5-Pack Has Been Spotted in the Wild	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Oct 5, 2021
New Google My Business Feature: "Add Time" Option for "Offer" Google Posts	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Oct 5, 2021
Thanks to Places Scout for Continuing to be a LocalU Advanced Gold Sponsor	LSF News and Announcements	Aug 26, 2021
Thank You to Zipsprout for Your Primary Localu Advanced Sponsorship!	LSF News and Announcements	Aug 25, 2021
How to Succeed With Google Posts: What We Learned From Analyzing Over 1,000 Google Posts	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Jul 19, 2021
ICYMI Google Launches Small Business Advisors Beta	Google News: Important Changes & Features	Jun 4, 2021
Introducing a Complete Local SEO Platform by Persuaded.io	LSF News and Announcements	May 5, 2021
Claim your listing on BrightLocal's Agency Directory: Get in front of relevant customers and win leads	LSF News and Announcements	Mar 2, 2021
Free Apple Listing Management For Brands With 20+ Locations	LSF News and Announcements	Feb 16, 2021
Introducing Zutrix!	LSF News and Announcements	Jan 12, 2021
Google My Business is Testing "Services" Justifications	Google News: Important Changes & Features	Dec 30, 2020
Introducing BrightLocal Academy!	LSF News and Announcements	Dec 22, 2020
Top 10 Changes That Impacted Google My Business in 2020	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Nov 10, 2020
Increase Qualified Leads by 35% and Grow Your Business with Juvo Leads	LSF News and Announcements	Nov 10, 2020
Top 10 Changes That Impacted Google My Business in 2020	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Nov 4, 2020
"Preview Call History" Beta Appearing in GMB	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Oct 5, 2020
Please Welcome our New Sponsor - GMB Gorilla	LSF News and Announcements	Oct 5, 2020
October 2020 Google My Business Insights Update	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Sep 29, 2020
"Connect in real-time, with video" Option Inside GMB	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Aug 27, 2020
GMB Attribute Badges Now Visible on Desktop	Local Search	Aug 26, 2020
Free Local Listings Health Scanner from Bright Local	Local SEO Tools & Software	Jun 24, 2020
Most Active Local Search Forum Members May 2020	LSF News and Announcements	Jun 8, 2020
GMB Adds "Manage insurance info for your practice" Section to Guidelines	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	May 25, 2020
Most Active Local Search Forum Members April 2020	LSF News and Announcements	May 14, 2020
Most Active Local Search Forum Members March 2020	LSF News and Announcements	Apr 13, 2020
GMB Adds Coronavirus Help Center Link in GMB Dashboard	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Mar 12, 2020
Local Search Industry Survey 2020 from Bright Local	Local Search	Mar 5, 2020
"Suggested Categories" for GMB Products	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Feb 24, 2020
[New GMB Bug] Profile Short Name Issue with "Reviews" URL	Local Reviews	Jan 24, 2020
Google Really Pushing Competitor Listings on Knowledge Panels and Branded Searches	Google News: Important Changes & Features	Jan 14, 2020
Most Active Local Search Forum Members December 2019	LSF News and Announcements	Jan 9, 2020
"In between" Label Appearing in Local Finder	Google News: Important Changes & Features	Jan 9, 2020
Most Active Local Search Forum Members November 2019	LSF News and Announcements	Dec 16, 2019
Black “Ad” Label Appears in 3-Pack on Desktop	Paid Search and Local Service Ads	Dec 6, 2019
Announcing "Social Poster" from Citation Builder Pro	LSF News and Announcements	Dec 5, 2019
Google Now Displaying "Place Topics" on Desktop	Google News: Important Changes & Features	Oct 8, 2019
[GMB Bug Alert] Listings Not in GMB After Accepting Manager Invite	Local Search	Sep 11, 2019
Possible Bug Alert: Pagination Issue for Local Finder Results	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Sep 5, 2019
Launch: GMB Removing Remaining Distance-based Service Areas	Service Area Businesses	Sep 4, 2019
Google My Business Management Service from Whitespark	LSF News and Announcements	Aug 27, 2019
New Local SEO Audit From Garrett Smith & InboundMD	Local SEO Tools & Software	Jul 19, 2019
Conversions From DuckDuckGo Are on the Rise	Local Search	Apr 3, 2019
[Missing Data Alert] Knowledge Panel Seems to Have Removed Physical City Data	Local Search	Mar 5, 2019
[Examples Needed] GMB Support Offering Ranking Advice	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Feb 26, 2019
Which Local Citation Sources Let You Specify a Service Area?	Service Area Businesses	Nov 13, 2018
Anyone Used Nacho Analytics?	Local SEO Tools & Software	Oct 25, 2018
Google Adding Front-End GMB Editor to Maps	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Oct 22, 2018
New layouts expanding for mobile local finder?	Local Search	Oct 19, 2018
Image Thumbnails on Mobile: How To Get Them (Awesome Tips)	Local Search	Oct 3, 2018
New Feature: Manually Add "Located In" to a GMB Listing	Google News: Important Changes & Features	Sep 28, 2018
BBB Live Chat Feature	Local Search	Sep 20, 2018
Please Welcome our New Sponsor - WhiteSpark	LSF News and Announcements	Sep 17, 2018
Algorithm Update - Sept 8 to 11	Google Algorithm Discussions	Sep 14, 2018
GMB Adding "Menu" and "Posts" Tab For Brand Searches on Mobile	Google News: Important Changes & Features	Aug 16, 2018
GMB Testing "View previous posts on Google" Link in Bottom of Knowledge Panel	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Aug 7, 2018
Companies Offering Google Posts as a Service	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Mar 9, 2018
Better Business Bureau - Multiple Locations	Citations	Dec 29, 2017
GMB Booking Feature	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Dec 11, 2017
Popular times now includes live visit data	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Nov 21, 2016
Examples Needed - Store Locator Pages	Local Search	Nov 11, 2016
New Google Maps View in GMB Dash	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Aug 31, 2016
GMB Description Field Changes	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Aug 1, 2016
Google Changes Business Name in Local Knowledge Graph	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Jul 29, 2016
Why you cannot ignore practitioner listings on Google My Business (case study)	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Jul 14, 2016
10 Ways Local SEOs Can Start Helping Their Clients Get Reviews	Local Reviews	Jun 28, 2016
What Does Your "Martech" Stack Look Like?	Local SEO Tools & Software	Apr 18, 2016
What's With the Crazy One-Box?	Local Search	Apr 18, 2016
Subdomain Best Practices	Local Search	Apr 8, 2016
How Do You Build Your Personal Brand?	Consultant's Corner	Mar 21, 2016
The Right Financial Advisor Directory	Citations	Mar 16, 2016
Photos Can Now Appear with Google Reviews	Local Reviews	Mar 15, 2016
GMBL Updates	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Mar 2, 2016
Google Is Fixing The ?Permanently Closed? Problem	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Feb 25, 2016
MozCon Local Tweets	Local Search	Feb 19, 2016
Why the $%!# Does Google Keep Updating My Business Hours? (A Case Study)	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Feb 4, 2016
Widespread Google Reviews Bug	Local Reviews	Feb 3, 2016
Update: Close & Open Listings Within GMB	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Dec 12, 2015
National and ecommerce SEO Stats	Organic SEO	Nov 25, 2015
Spooky +1 Oddity With Unverified Pages	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Oct 28, 2015
Google Partners Analytics Certification Study Guide	Local Search	Sep 14, 2015
Local Finder Photo Optimization Tips	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Sep 2, 2015
5 WordPress Plugins for Local Business Websites	Local Search	Aug 12, 2015
13 Time-saving Google My Business Support Shortcuts	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Jul 31, 2015
Great Keyword Research Tip	Local Search	Jul 17, 2015
New Google Maps "Send to Device" Feature	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Jul 16, 2015
New Report a Problem Options	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Mar 11, 2015
In-depth #LocalUp Coverage: Tweets & Slide Decks from the LocalU Event at Moz	Local Search	Feb 7, 2015
Everything You Need To Know About Pigeon	Local Search	Jan 11, 2015
Page Rank, Domain Authority, Page Authority	Organic SEO	Dec 16, 2014
"Edit Details" Feature Gone? No More Mini-MapMaker?	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Sep 27, 2014
Does Yahoo Local Have a Bulk Upload Option?	Local Search	Sep 5, 2014
Best Site Audit Tools	Local SEO Tools & Software	Sep 5, 2014
Yelp Ranking Factors - From the Source	Local Search	Sep 4, 2014
Hijacking Google?s Local Knowledge Graph	Local Search	Aug 29, 2014
Help Me to Help You! - What Can Your Clients Do to Help You Do Your Job?	Consultant's Corner	Aug 25, 2014
Google Testing Another G+ Page Layout?	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Aug 17, 2014
Pigeon Casualty?	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Aug 15, 2014
Best Ways to Find Duplicate Google Places/Plus Listings (Post Pigeon)	Google Duplicates & Merges	Aug 14, 2014
7 Hidden Google Maps Tricks	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Aug 14, 2014
Pack At The Bottom?	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Jul 11, 2014
GMB Help Center - Suite# Goes on First Address Line	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Jun 18, 2014
Return of the "Poke"?	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Jun 12, 2014
SEO for Political Campaigns	Local Search	May 31, 2014
Ongoing SEO Monthly Action Items	Local Search	May 26, 2014
Express Update Coming to Canada	Local Search	Apr 10, 2014
Identifying Quality Citation Sources	Citations	Apr 8, 2014
Photos and the New Bulk Upload Tool	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Mar 26, 2014
Setting Hours for 24-Hour SAB in new Dash	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Mar 10, 2014
Creating and Ranking an Online Business Directory	Local Search	Mar 3, 2014
Citation Building With Merchant Circle	Citations	Feb 24, 2014
Significant G+ Local Ranking Shifts	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Feb 24, 2014
Crazy serp!	Organic SEO	Jan 24, 2014
New Google Places Help Docs & Troubleshooter Link	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Jan 18, 2014
15 Ways Clients Can Build a Better Relationship With Their SEO Provider	Consultant's Corner	Jan 14, 2014
Business Descriptions in New Dashboard	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Dec 20, 2013
TEN Categories in Old Dash!!??	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Nov 25, 2013
CityGuidePal - Anyone Familiar with This Directory?	Local Search	Nov 20, 2013
Adding a Business to Tom Tom	Local Search	Nov 13, 2013
Old Places Dashboard Being Taken Apart - Sign That New Dash is Close?	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Nov 9, 2013
Uh Oh..Google Phone Support Down	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Nov 4, 2013
Google Local SERP Update: Old Pack Algo & Doubles	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Oct 25, 2013
City Not Listed On Certain Directories	Citations	Oct 1, 2013
Insights In New Dashboard	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Sep 25, 2013
Best Resources To Learn About Google Analytics?	Local Search	Sep 22, 2013
Understanding How ATM's and the Like Fit In	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Sep 13, 2013
Yahoo E-mail Mobile Recovery Number Required	Local Search	Aug 28, 2013
Multi-Language Locations	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Aug 8, 2013
Clickable Categories On G+ Local Page	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Aug 8, 2013
Bing Places Duplicates - How To Deal With Them	Local Search	Jul 31, 2013
No, MY result should be first!	Break Room: Chat and Off Topic	Jul 25, 2013
Another Google Scam?	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Jun 25, 2013
Local SERP's Now Pointing To Google Maps	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Jun 21, 2013
Where Did The Troubleshooter Go?	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Jun 14, 2013
Duplicate Listings and the New Google Maps	Google Duplicates & Merges	Jun 4, 2013
Can't Respond To Reviews?	Local Reviews	May 31, 2013
Another Burn For SAB's?	Service Area Businesses	May 30, 2013
Tactics For Optimizing Upgraded/Verified Local G+ Pages	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	May 30, 2013
We Have Submitted Our Client To Over 100 Directories, Time To Switch Gears.	Citations	May 23, 2013
BrightLocal Local SEO Industry Survey 2013 - FYI Consultants	Local Search	May 3, 2013
Will The "Poke" Die With The Old Places Dashboard?	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Apr 16, 2013
When To Report A Listing With This VS That	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Apr 15, 2013
Tips For A Safe Google Listing	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Apr 8, 2013
Responding To Reviews on Merchant Circle	Citations	Mar 14, 2013
Hidden Address Now Visible When User Clicks "Edit Business Details"	Service Area Businesses	Mar 14, 2013
Accidentally Triggered a Google Places Verification After Listing Has Been Merged	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Mar 6, 2013
Wack "Top search queries" in Places Dashboard	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Mar 5, 2013
How To Train New Citation Building Staff	Consultant's Corner	Feb 28, 2013
NAP Formatting - Food for Thought	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Feb 25, 2013
Title Tags For E-commerce Sites	Local Search	Feb 18, 2013
What's OK To Use As A Website in Google Places	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Feb 8, 2013
Another Tweak Moved Business Messaging	Moving or Name Changes	Feb 6, 2013
How To Train New Local Marketing Staff Members	Consultant's Corner	Feb 4, 2013
Embedded Map Icons - Is It Possible To Influence Them?	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Jan 9, 2013
Google+ Local Optimization Tips/Tricks To Improve Ranking	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Jan 9, 2013
Yahoo Local Impressions/Actions	Marketing	Jan 9, 2013
Out-of -the-Box Local Link Building	Organic SEO	Jan 3, 2013
New "Edit Business Details" format?	Local Search	Dec 20, 2012
(Another) Missing Photo Bug?	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Dec 20, 2012
100% Complete Doesn't Impact Ranking	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Dec 19, 2012
Canadian Citations	Citations	Dec 18, 2012
Yahoo Ranking Factors	Marketing	Dec 17, 2012
Photos and Yellow Pages	Local Search	Nov 30, 2012
Phone Numbers on Google+ Local Best Practice?	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Nov 30, 2012
"Pending" Status After Verification	Local Search	Nov 21, 2012
Yahoo! Local Verification	Local Search	Nov 20, 2012
City Specific Directories	Local Search	Nov 20, 2012
Value of Citations That Pull on Google+ Local Page	Local Reviews	Nov 15, 2012
A Dreaded Canonical Tag Question	Local Search	Nov 15, 2012
Hidden Address Still Displays on Map Maker	Local Search	Nov 14, 2012
New Feature? Add Your Own Private Contact Details	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Nov 12, 2012
G+ Local listing indicates that there are 2 reviews....but....	Local Search	Nov 5, 2012
InfoUsa - Odd Thing Happening	Citations	Oct 29, 2012
"Share an update on your place page" - Does Google still hear them?	Local Search	Oct 25, 2012
Google Places for Business Help - Will Not Update Clients URL	Help & Support for Google Local	Oct 19, 2012
What to tell a client who lost 20+ reviews except 1 negative review	Local Search	Sep 26, 2012
Photo Error	Local Search	Sep 21, 2012
"Reviews From Around the Web" Showing Inaccurate Results?	Local Search	Sep 12, 2012
Suite # Address Format - A Google Employee Response	NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data	Sep 5, 2012
Google Places Dashboard Glitch	Local Search	Aug 20, 2012
Really Surprised by a Google Employee Response	Local Search	Aug 7, 2012
Organic Results - Now with Empty Google Local MapMarkers?	Local Search	Jul 31, 2012
Google Offers Beta	Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps	Jul 30, 2012
Second E-mail Address?	Forum Tech Support	Jul 28, 2012
Has Anybody Seen This? - Round Map Marker	Local Search	Jul 26, 2012
Follow a Thread? How to Get Email Notification of New Posts	Forum Tech Support	Jul 24, 2012
Greetings From Toronto, Canada	Introduce Yourself - We're Friendly	Jul 19, 2012

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