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Adding Keyword Spam to a Business Name on Google My Business Leads to An Average Ranking Increase of More than 9 Positions on Google Maps According To A New Study

Local SEO | November 20, 2018 | Jason C.

Content and keywords matter when it comes to ranking highly in Local search results. Now, a new study has proven just how much keywords matter even if the business is using unethical means. Joe Youngblood, a Dallas-based Local SEO expert and owner of a Local SEO agency, conducted the empirical study and reported the results […]

What Direct, Branded, and Discovery Really Mean in Google My Business Insights

Local SEO | November 9, 2018 | Jason C.

May 2019 Update: Google My Business isn’t showing data from voice searches. Click this link to learn more. Summary Platform: Google My Business Feature: Insights What: Definition of metrics used (Direct, Branded, Discovery) A thread on the Local Search Forum, a place where local SEOs gather to share information, discussed an aggravating lack of definition […]

Google Is Asking Small Businesses If They’ll Take Calls from A.I. Robots

Local SEO | November 5, 2018 | Jason C.

The robots are here to help your business. At least, that’s what Google is proposing. We recently shared how Google Duplex—the phone-calling robot and extension of Google Assistant—will begin reaching out to businesses this month. And now it’s happening. Google wants to know one thing: Will you take calls from A.I. Robots? These “robots” won’t […]

Google Has Added “Reserve With Google” to the 3-Pack Map in the SERPs

Local SEO | October 24, 2018 | Jason C.

Have you ever searched for a business in Google Maps? Perhaps you were looking for a great restaurant in the area. Or, you could have looked for the nearest clothing store. The 3-Pack in Maps refers to the top three search results. The top three spots are extremely valuable digital real estate locations! After all, […]

Google Will Start Testing AI Powered Robot Calling System in November 2018

Local SEO, Technology | October 10, 2018 | Jason C.

The robots are coming! They mean you no harm; instead, they simply want to have a conversation. This is, however, only if you work in the restaurant industry, for now. Google announced that they will begin publicly testing Google Duplex: an artificial intelligence bot with phone calling ability. They’ve given a heads up to restaurants […]

Google is Displaying Local Business Listings in Search Results Differently Across Mobile Browsers

Local SEO | October 9, 2018 | Jason C.

What’s Up with the Local Search Results…. Who the f knows? There appears to be no rhyme or reason with how Google displays local search results in different mobile environments. Mike Blumenthal of blumenthals.com describes it: “I was sitting on my office, doing “research” and did the same local search (Custom Jewelry Design Williamsville) on […]

Google My Business Insights Now Includes Queries Used by Searchers to Find Your Local Business

Local SEO | July 5, 2018 | Jason C.

You’ve probably used Google Search to find your business website. Sure, you know the web address and could simply type it in the URL bar. But there’s a level of satisfaction seeing your website show up in search results. This is especially true if your website shows as the top search result! Keywords and key […]

Google is Removing Anonymous Reviews

Local SEO | June 21, 2018 | Local SEO Pro

Reviews can make or break a business. Negative reviews will influence people to avoid the business. On the other hand, positive reviews will encourage people to become customers or clients. In the past, you used to be able to leave reviews anonymously as an “A Google User”. That has recently ended. As a matter of […]

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