How significantly did the Possum update impact local search results in Google? In this article, I share data and insights from a study I did with BrightLocal, which compared local results before and after the update.
I often see new tactics that spammers use to get listings on Google Maps via Google My Business. This one is quite creative in comparison to previous ones I've looked at. Basically a company called "Presidential Election Survey, Inc" is…
If you noticed a massive change in the local search results on September 1, 2016, you're not alone. It's probably the biggest change in Local I have seen since Pigeon in 2014. In this article I will dive into what…
Did you see some seriously crazy changes in the local search results last week (Sept 1)? In this article I go into my initial findings on what I think is going on with the Local 3-Pack and what types of…
Google My Business (GMB) has just released a new Maps View for the GMB dashboard which allows users to view all their locations on a map. To get to the view, you need to click the new "map" icon that…
Earlier this year, I wrote an article on Moz that talked about one of the issues big brands run into with SEO. Brands with tons of locations sometimes have a hard time coming up with unique content for each of…