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Google Posts Update - Google Now Considers Certain Google Posts To Be Spam Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps
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Missing Google Reviews Issue Appears to Be Fixed Now Local Reviews
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New Google My Business Feature: "Add Time" Option for "Offer" Google Posts Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps
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Dec 30, 2020
Introducing BrightLocal Academy! LSF News and Announcements
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Top 10 Changes That Impacted Google My Business in 2020 Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps
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October 2020 Google My Business Insights Update Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps
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GMB Attribute Badges Now Visible on Desktop Local Search
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Free Local Listings Health Scanner from Bright Local Local SEO Tools & Software
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Most Active Local Search Forum Members May 2020 LSF News and Announcements
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GMB Adds "Manage insurance info for your practice" Section to Guidelines Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps
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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
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"Suggested Categories" for GMB Products Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps
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Black “Ad” Label Appears in 3-Pack on Desktop Paid Search and Local Service Ads
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Announcing "Social Poster" from Citation Builder Pro LSF News and Announcements
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Google Now Displaying "Place Topics" on Desktop Google News: Important Changes & Features
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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
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Google My Business Management Service from Whitespark LSF News and Announcements
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New Local SEO Audit From Garrett Smith & InboundMD Local SEO Tools & Software
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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
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Which Local Citation Sources Let You Specify a Service Area? Service Area Businesses
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Google Partners Analytics Certification Study Guide Local Search
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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
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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
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"Edit Details" Feature Gone? No More Mini-MapMaker? Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps
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Does Yahoo Local Have a Bulk Upload Option? Local Search
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Best Site Audit Tools Local SEO Tools & Software
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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
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Best Ways to Find Duplicate Google Places/Plus Listings (Post Pigeon) Google Duplicates & Merges
Aug 14, 2014
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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
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Return of the "Poke"? NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data
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SEO for Political Campaigns Local Search
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Express Update Coming to Canada Local Search
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Identifying Quality Citation Sources Citations
Apr 8, 2014
Photos and the New Bulk Upload Tool Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps
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Setting Hours for 24-Hour SAB in new Dash NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data
Mar 10, 2014
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Feb 24, 2014
Significant G+ Local Ranking Shifts Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps
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Crazy serp! Organic SEO
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New Google Places Help Docs & Troubleshooter Link Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps
Jan 18, 2014
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Business Descriptions in New Dashboard Google Business Profile (GBP) & Google Maps
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TEN Categories in Old Dash!!?? NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data
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CityGuidePal - Anyone Familiar with This Directory? Local Search
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Adding a Business to Tom Tom Local Search
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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
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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
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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
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No, MY result should be first! Break Room: Chat and Off Topic
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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
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BrightLocal Local SEO Industry Survey 2013 - FYI Consultants Local Search
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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
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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
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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
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(Another) Missing Photo Bug? NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data
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100% Complete Doesn't Impact Ranking NAP, Categories, Dashboard Data
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Canadian Citations Citations
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Yahoo Ranking Factors Marketing
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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
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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
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Follow a Thread? How to Get Email Notification of New Posts Forum Tech Support
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