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Google sent out this reminder to keep your GBP updated and what "not" to do to grow your local business.... This feels a small bit like Matt Cutt's reminders to "stop doing XYZ" that eventually led to major algorithm updates... Thoughts?

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Trying to add WhatsApp to your Google Business Profile? 📱 Stefan Somborac reports it’s mobile-only and appears on mobile web, not the Maps app. Plus, you don’t need WhatsApp installed to see the link. https://localsearchforum.com/threads/whatsapp-link-tip.62180/post-196834

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Let's talk about @joyhawkins.bsky.social's Diversity Update. This is potentially a significant development in local search that everyone should be aware of. (1/11) #SEO #LocalSEO

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Okay, I’m seeing way too many GBPs with only one category listed. Here’s why this is a problem for them (and an opportunity for you) 👇 #localseo #seo

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Hey friends! I made a cool new free SEO tool with AI. I'd love any feedback you have. Check it out at freshnessdistancecalculator dot com #localseo #seo

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Google AI Mode is now here - here is how to get access and here is what it does and doesn't www.seroundtable.com/google-ai-mo... #googleaimode #google #googleai #ai #search

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Your local SEO career kit: How to develop expertise, decide where to work, and develop your professional profile www.wix.com/seo/learn/re... by @miriamellis.bsky.social

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The easiest way to 10X your reviews? Pick up the phone and just ask! There are many ways to ask customers for reviews, but the most overlooked method is simply picking up the phone and calling them. Here's a simple script you can copy, edit, and use for your business 👇 #localseo (1/6)

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How SEOs can help build brand awareness today: Use sticky navs to keep logos visible, add subtle logos to images, create branded assets like MozCast & FigJam, and produce thought leadership content. Branding builds trust, strengthens recall & reduces reliance on traffic trends.

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Generate JSON-LD Schema at Scale With JavaScript Snippets - www.screamingfrog.co.uk/generate-jso...

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Google Maps is now answering questions for you… "Ask Maps" is AI-generated business Q&A based on your profile, reviews, and whatever else Google scrapes up. If your info isn’t up to date, AI fills in the blanks—badly. www.linkedin.com/posts/claudi...

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It's a given that reviews get lost in the the Google Business Profile system, through no fault of your own, due to bugs and filters. Head to my column at @gatherup.bsky.social today to strategize reputation management around this reality: gatherup.com/blog/how-to-...

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Google Review count bug is now being actively fixed and many reviews are being restored www.seroundtable.com/google-revie...

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Gemini vs. Vision AI: Which One Is Better at Identifying Images? whitespark.ca/blog/gemini-... by @miriamellis.bsky.social

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Bing Tests New Local Pack Design With Blue Backgrounds https://www.seroundtable.com/bing-new-local-pack-design-38786.html

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Photos for Local SEO: Why They Matter and How to Get Them Right whitespark.ca/blog/photos-... by @miriamellis.bsky.social

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Whoa 😮 Check out this cool “Immersive View” on Google Maps. I want this for all my clients! How do you get this on your profile? I’m not sure yet, but I’ll be investigating and will get back to you. #localseo #seo

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If you are wondering how to manage your photos on Google Maps. Click on the the cover photo and from there you will see the Manage your photos button. For some reason it was removed from edit area.

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Loved reading these expert predictions for local marketing in 2025 from @brightlocal.com Let’s see which ones come true this year!

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🚨 New GBP Feature Alert: Easily manage special hours across multiple locations with Google’s latest feature! To learn more about how it works, including important tips and limitations, check out my full LinkedIn post. @rustybrick.com

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Google Business Profile just made managing menus easier with a few simple, but effective, updates: 1️⃣ Drag-and-Drop Reordering 2️⃣ Move Items Between Sections 3️⃣ Batch Price Editing Not flashy, but these updates save time and reduce headaches. @rustybrick.com

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Google updates Search Quality Rater Guidelines, addressing AI content and new spam types. via @mattgsouthern.bsky.social #seonews #Google

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Bing is testing black URLs for organic results and green URLs for sponsored results (different colored URLs...) www.seroundtable.com/bing-organic... #bing #microsoft #binguserinteface #bingads #microsoftadvertising

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Was skeptical when I first saw this Reddit post about Pinterest > Twitter for marketing value But, the more I look, the more it seems Pinterest may surpass Twitter not only in referrals (not hard b/c Twitter sends so little), but active users 😯 SparkToro data suggests they're catching up.

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Google Search Ranking volatility hits Friday Jan 24 through this weekend - big chatter and volatility www.seroundtable.com/google-searc... #google #googlesearch #googleranking #googlealgorithmupdate #googleupdate #googleseo

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Ask Maps Is Google Q&A’s AI Replacement: Here’s What It Means For Marketers www.searchenginejournal.com/ask-maps-wha... by @mikeblumenthal.bsky.social

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Google Business Profiles Launches Chat With Text & WhatsApp In US https://www.seroundtable.com/google-business-profiles-chat-whatsapp-us-38784.html

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95% of Google Updates have just a single static image, but did you know you can add multiple photos AND videos? (see video below) This will make your Updates much more engaging and much more likely to drive sales. Source: I made this up #seo (1/4)

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Google Hotel Policies Updated On Availability & Rates https://www.seroundtable.com/google-hotel-policies-availability-rates-38755.html

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Gotta read every line of @lilyray.nyc's new Google Winner/Loser analysis| "IndexWatch: SEO Winners in Google US Search 2024" Despite Google's crackdown on spammy Programmatic AI, lots of AI-powered content thrived. Other winners in e-commerce, travel, + government www.sistrix.com/blog/indexwa...

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Still one of the best books(!) ever for creating highly usable websites

submitted 46 days ago • 14 comments

Here’s MORE proof that Google’s AI can identify what's in your Google Business Profile photos (and how to use this to your advantage) 👇 👀 Look at the video example below: #LocalSEO #SEO (1/7)

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I ❤️ the new Google Maps carousel layout for GBP! Here’s how to optimize for it: 🔹 Encourage customers to mention specific products, services, and menu items and add photos, videos, and emojis to their reviews. 🔹 For restaurants: Add detailed menu items with prices to your Profile. #localseo

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These 3 tips for identifying fake/AI reviews come from Miriam Ellis's fascinating new interview with Curtis Boyd and Greg Sterling. Google "whitespark content hub" to learn how to regain the public's trust in the age of review fraud! #localseo #seo

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Ask Maps about this business is a new AI chat feature that allows you to ask anything about a business. Google promises to graduate it from Maps to Search soon... your website becomes a data feed for Google Local AI chatbot /1

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Google Business Profiles Gains Add To Menu Option https://www.seroundtable.com/google-business-profiles-add-to-menu-option-38706.html

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Your Google Business Profile photos suck! 👎 Big brands can hire a photographer to take photos for their GBP, but smaller brands don’t have that kind of budget - which is why we invited pro photographer @marccharette.com to help you capture your business by yourself. #SEO

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How to Integrate LLMs into Your SEO Workflow 🤖 : * LLMs limitations * Three ways to integrate LLMs in your SEO workflow * Balancing automation with human expertise Check it out: moz.com/blog/integra... PS: Thanks to the awesome Chima Mmeje for repurposing my Moz Webinar into a 🔥 blog post.

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The Google Maps pin attack exploit has finally been fixed after plaguing local SEOs and small businesses for around a year www.seroundtable.com/google-map-p... via @Benfisher #googlemaps #googlelocal #googlebusinessprofiles #google #hack #exploit #bug

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January 2025 Google Local Ranking Update (Unconfirmed Bug) https://www.seroundtable.com/january-2025-google-local-ranking-update-38685.html

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Watch out for this❗ I was reviewing the schema on a client’s site and noticed that they have local business schema on every page of the site. I mean, that’s fine if you only have one location, but they have 3, and the schema was set up globally in Rankmath for only their primary location. (1/5)

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🌟It's simply awesome that my longstanding #localSEO quarterly roundup has found a new home at @whitespark.ca! Catch up on the industry's the best findings, research and developments in Q4 to help you build the best #localbusiness marketing strategy!

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Google Search ranking volatility has finally calmed and cooled - is this the calm before the storm? www.seroundtable.com/google-searc... #google #googlesearch #seo #googleseo #googlerankings

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Great addition by SISTRIX (it's in labs now so you need to activate) -> International Data in SISTRIX: New Options For Global Analyses "We offer data in SISTRIX for over 50 countries – w/the exception of a few, so far it was only possible to evaluate these countries separately. This changes now."

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The optics and timing of this @microsoft.com deal are problematic at best

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