Google Set To Monetize Google My Business?

[djbaxter]

See Local SEOs sound off on prospect of Google My Business subscription services - Search Engine Land

 

[thibault]

Hi,

I also share similar concerns as mentioned in previous posts but working with different Google teams and Google products, the level of support when the product is paid vs. free is incredible.

I have not seen the survey: Were there questions about large businesses? Was blocking user edits mentioned?

 

[Margaret Ornsby]

It will be *very* interesting to see if they try to roll something out globally.
Local Service Ads haven't made it across the pond. Wonder if this is their way of reworking LSA's so it *is* more appetising to the global audience.

 

[Cori Shirk]

What they're describing sounds almost identical to Yelp's "enhanced profile" advertising option ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ IMO this isn't something to be overly concerned about. It exists already. I highly doubt Google will ever get rid of the free listing option.