At this point, I probably don’t need to explain that placing well in Google search results is an important marketing tactic. After all, it’s not terribly surprising to most people to hear that Google ...

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Google My Business was rolled out in 2014 to make it easier for local businesses to be found via search. It had an added benefit of allowing businesses to stay on top of reviews, and to perform ...

I can’t stress enough how important it is to add or claim your GMB listing. Whether you’re a startup company or have been in business for years, you need to take ownership of this information. What ...

We all know the immense importance of local search. It’s about dominating the SERPs for search queries which are closely tied to the user’s location, therefore driving customers to your business with ...

There are two types of suspensions of Google My Business accounts: Soft suspension and Hard suspension. In case of a soft suspension, you would notice a suspended label on the GMB homepage and you ...

Google My Business is one of the strongest marketing tools multifamily operators need to master in order to make their properties stand out. If used efficiently, GMB listings will drive those looking ...

The problem of hijacked Google My Business listings (GMB) – where someone other than the business gains control of the local profile – appears to be growing. SterlingSky’s Joy Hawkins has reported on ...

LocalSEOGuide is releasing a new Google My Business monitoring tool called “Locadium.” It’s conceptually similar to other local listings monitoring services; however it’s exclusively focused on Google ...

Optimized GMB listings and location pages are essential. Learn top tactics and strategies to drive local business in competitive markets. Local search marketing is key for any location but when faced ...

While the issue is strange, it definitely isn’t uncommon. The reason local business accounts get suspended during verification is Google is aware of the extensive spam over local business accounts and ...