TL;DR Upvoting a review is a way for users to show appreciation or agreement with the review, but it does not affect the review’s position in the list. In a new study, reviews with at least two upvotes were found…
As we continued our case study into reviews, the next item we analyzed was the Google review attributes. Google review attributes are a feature that allows consumers to leave a “critical” or “positive” thought about the business or service with…
TL;DR Zocdoc appointment links can appear in your Google Business Profile (GBP) due to a default setting in the Zocdoc management dashboard. This feature is automatically enabled if you’ve ever used paid Zocdoc services. To remove Zocdoc links, contact Zocdoc…
It makes sense to think that Google shows the most recent review at the top of a business' profile, right? Well, there is some truth to this, as recent reviews tend to show up higher for a longer amount of…
You may be asking yourself, why are my Google Business Profile Posts getting rejected? Essentially, there are some caveats to be aware of when it comes to creating Google posts on your listing and things you can do which can…
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…
TL;DR The Google Business Profile Forum is a community help space. It’s useful for troubleshooting issues, bugs, and policy questions. Forum posts can sometimes get filtered as spam. Keep posts simple and put detailed info in a shared document. Include…
When it comes to tracking for local SEO, we're usually talking about keyword rank tracking. However, one of the best metrics to report on for your local campaigns is the amount of leads that came in. For that, you will…
I often see posts come up in Facebook groups that recommend adding photos constantly to your Google My Business listing because this helps a business rank higher in the local pack results. Most people say it's because Google likes "fresh"…
TL;DR Google Posts do not directly affect local search ranking. They can still help with engagement and visibility. Posts are useful for sharing updates, offers, and events. Consistent posting can improve user interaction. Focus on quality content rather than posting…
It has been a while since I published anything about an algorithm update. I was starting to think a lot of the updates were becoming pretty similar and it was the same-old thing over and over. However, I've been spending…
TL;DR Google Business Profile events let you share upcoming happenings. Event posts can show date, time, and description in search results. Using events can increase visibility and engagement. Good for promotions, classes, sales, or special activities. Keep event info accurate…