Previously, I wrote an article unveiling some of the most common myths I see in the Local SEO space. I thought I’d do a follow-up that specifically talked about the myths pertaining to citations that I commonly hear from both…
I have just managed to find my first live example of the next step for the advanced verification beta test for locksmiths and plumbers in San Diego. We knew that these businesses had to pass advanced verification before November 10…
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…