Do you need to delete your Google Business Profile (GBP) each year if you are a seasonal business? Summer is here and you may have already seen fireworks going off in anticipation of the summer holidays. In Canada, Canada Day…
When it comes to assessing local ranking drops, it is easy to find yourself in the weeds. Before you know it, you can't see the forest for the trees, and trying to zone in on what specifically caused the drop…
If you’re aware of Google’s guidelines, you probably know that Google has a guideline for home-based businesses. It states, “Important: If you don't serve customers at your business address, do not enter an address under the ‘Info’ tab in Business…
Recently I was in a Facebook group where a user posted this question: "One of my clients is giving a donation to the charity they support with every review you leave, good bad or ugly. Is this paying for a…
Why is my Google Business Profile cover photo not showing in the search results? It could be related to what you search for, it could be related to what Google chooses to display, or it could be that Google automatically…
Adding as many Google Business Profile (GBP) categories as possible (as long as they are relevant) will have a positive impact on rankings without diluting them. Each profile can have up to ten categories. The GBP Category Spectrum When it…
This is a question I get pretty frequently in the Local SEO community: What URL should I link my GMB listing to? The homepage? A location page? Something else? We wanted to test & measure how the Google My Business…
As a business owner, it's essential to know how your customers are finding you. Luckily, Google Business Profile (GBP) makes it easy to track this information. The GBP can help you understand how people found your business. Most Valuable Google…
Are you a business owner who wants to improve your online presence? One key factor in improving your visibility on Google Maps and Search is picking the right category for your Google Business Profile. Since Google Business Profile categories change…
Are you having trouble receiving the verification postcard from your Google Business Profile? Sometimes a listing will make you reverify if you make a change to it. Don't worry, you're not alone. Many business owners have faced the same issue,…
Questions & Answers (Q&A) are one of the best and most underused keyword research tools. Why? Because the Q&A is localized, meaning you are going to find and see how questions are asked in a particular local market. You will…
In 2023, local SEO will be even more important for small and local businesses looking to grow their online presence. In this post, we’ll be discussing three key checklist items that will help you boost your local SEO rankings and…