Within the world of Google Business Profiles (GBPs), there are certain business types like department stores, hospitals, auto dealers, and universities that are allowed to have department listings on Google. The departments should have different categories, their hours will typically…
Have you ever noticed how the ordering of the tabs at the top of the search results changes based on the query? You can use the ordering to understand what Google thinks the intent of the query is. For instance,…
We often get asked if it's ok to list your Google Business Profile (GBP) hours as 24/7 if you aren't physically open 24 hours/day. While we always recommend following the GBP guidelines and watching what Google does, we think it's…
At our April LocalU event, I covered Shades Of Grey: Controversial Local SEO Tactics that Drive Results. I covered local SEO tactics ranging from keyword stuffing to review snippets in the organic search results. One of the topics I discussed, which always…
This is the third episode of our "99 Problems" series where each episode will explore local SEO strategies and tactics for a specific industry. SEO for auto dealers is the process of optimizing a car dealership's website and online presence…
In the second part of our 99 Problems, we dive into the world of dentists. If you are a dentist ready to score some new patients? Let's dive in! Missed our first part of our 99 problems? Check out our…
This is the first episode of our "99 Problems" series where each episode will explore local SEO strategies and tactics for a specific industry. SEO for realtors involves optimizing a real estate agent's or brokerage's website and online presence to…
This is one of the most common questions that we get asked related to service area businesses (SABs) on Google Business Profiles (GBP). The answer is...it depends. I'm just kidding. The answer is, not currently. Just like brick-and-mortar business listings,…
Getting your Google Business Profile (GBP) or Google My Business (GMB) listing suspended can be frustrating because unlike many of the normal penalties Google gives out, with Google doesn't tell you what you did wrong. It’s also possible that Google…
A few weeks ago I was reviewing the knowledge panel (KP) of a dentist in NYC and discovered that a highly visible portion of the KP was now occupied by Zocdoc appointment links. Below is what I tweeted. https://twitter.com/ColanNielsen/status/1582739806206894080…
As Aristotle put it, “Quality is not an act, it is a habit”. And as Jocko Willink say’s “Discipline equals freedom”. In order to be a great local search expert, it requires repetition and the discipline to continuously invest your time…
This article isn't specifically about Google Business Profile (GBP) suspensions. When a GBP vanishes, there is a good chance that it was suspended. If you want to confirm if that is the case, refer to our playbook for Google Business…