In the 2021 Local Search Ranking Factors Study, there was a clear trend that stuck out. In the commentary, people listed spam-fighting as both an 'effective strategy' and a 'strategy that doesn't seem to work anymore'. Wait, what? It…
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…
It’s that time of year again. Time to study for the 2022 Local SEO Blackbelt quiz. This is the fourth year in a row we have done a quiz and last year’s quiz had over 700 completions. Good luck! Looking…
Updated February 28, 2022 This is my official guide to help other users know how to get better at fighting spam that appears on Google Maps and within the 3-pack on Google search. It is no secret that spam is…
The 3-pack: That coveted spot desired by businesses everywhere, positioned at, or very near the top of the SERP sitting under or beside the map result. The name is a bit of a misnomer as a 3-pack actually tends to…
Can you merge two Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) listings? Yes, you can combine Google Business Profile duplicate listings. Here's how. In the local SEO world, we frequently run across different scenarios in Google Business Profile (GBP) that involve…