Client Testimonials
Read about the experiences our clients have had with Sterling Sky.
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Our Achievements
Here are some of our achievements:
- Columnist on Search Engine Land
- Google My Business Product Experts
- Speaker at State of Search, Pubcon, & SMX
- Writer for Moz
- Faculty Member & Speaker at LocalU
- Owners of the Local Search Forum
- Moz Local Search Ranking Factors Contributors
Amazing Brands We Work With
Our Recent Posts
Sterling Sky Acquires Classy Brain
I’m extremely excited to officially announce that Sterling Sky has acquired Classy Brain. Classy Brain was founded by Craig…
3 Things to Know About Google’s Ad Image Extensions
When image extensions started becoming more widely available last year, we started testing them on several of our clients. …
5 Things to Check When Your Google Business Profile Rankings Drop
When it comes to assessing local ranking drops, it is easy to find yourself in the weeds. Before you…
The State of Spam Fighting: What We Learned From Analyzing 5,306 Listings in 16 Industries
In the 2021 Local Search Ranking Factors Study, there was a clear trend that stuck out. In the…
My Google Business Profile Vanished. What Do I Do?
This article isn't specifically about Google Business Profile (GBP) suspensions. When a GBP vanishes, there is a good chance…
2022 Local SEO Blackbelt Quiz
It’s that time of year again. Time to study for the 2022 Local SEO Blackbelt quiz. This is the…
Timeline of local SEO changes in 2022
Google Updates Help Center With Guidance On Blurry or Selfie-Style Photos
Google just updated their help center to advise users not to upload photos that are blurry or selfies.
New Feature for Google Business Profile Messaging: FAQ
Create up to 10 FAQ - Questions can have a max of 40 characters - Answers can have a max…
Google Sunsets The Google My Business App
The GMB app has been removed from Apple, Play Store, etc. You must now manage your listing via Google Maps…
Google Tests Local Card in Every Local Organic Result
Speculation is this is what may happen if currently proposed legislation passes and Google can no longer self-promote in their…
Google Testing Local Cards in Every Organic Result
Shared by NearMedia.co - this might be a glimpse of what a Google result could look like if S.2992 passes
LSA Account Setup Now Requires 5 Reviews
Ginny Marivn - the Google Ads Liaison on Twitter announced that LSA ads now require 5 reviews of the business…