Google Explore In Search Adds Local Results
When Google announced that Explore was rolling out, they focused on travel. But, I don't remember seeing something like this.…
Job Type Selection Tool Available for More LSAs
Matt Casady spotted this new job types selection tool in Google Local Service Ads (LSAs). It's nice that you no…
Google Local Review Filters Removed Many Legit Reviews, Google Restoring Reviews
Via Barry Schwartz at Search Engine Roundtable - Google has confirmed that its latest efforts to filter out local reviews against its…
Google Adds Lead Booking to Legal-Related Categories in LSA
Book Now lead capture are now available for legal verticals on Google Local Service Ads (LSAs) previously they were only…
Google Posts UGC Publishing Rules & Restrictions
Users can post on Google Business Pages creating a UGC element on a business' GBP Google outlined restrictions that can…
Apple Launches Apple Business Connect
Apple launches "Apple Business Connect" - a competitor to GBP for Apple's maps environment.
GBP Deprecating Custom CTA and Price Ranges for Products 2/15/23
As of February 15th, you will no longer be able to specify price ranges or set custom calls to action…
Google Links to Google Business Profiles in Discover
Spotted by Colan Nielsen, Google is linking to the GBP profiles of businesses mentioned in stories appearing in Google Discover
Google Adds Insights for Product Data
First spotted by Joey Abna on Twitter, Google has added insights for Product Data. Now showing up in the GBP…
Google Adds “Add A Map To Your Website” Feature to NMX Dashboard
Google has added a new feature to the New Merchant Experience (NMX), which is the new in-search editing interface, that allows a…
Google has added new attributes when posting a review
Spotted by a Local Search Forum member, you can now choose from attributes such as "how much did you spend…
Google Launches +Topic Search Bar Refinements After Several Months Of Testing
Google rolling out new more dynamic search bar refinement option that adds keywords to the filters at the top under…
GBP Can Notate Previous Location
Found by Khushal Bherwani and shared on Twitter & via Search Engine Roundtable - GBP New Merchant Experience editor can…
Google Giving Timeframe for Suggested Edit Reviews
First time seeing messaging after making edits to a GBP where Google tells you down to the minute how long…
Google Suggesting Service Areas for Your GBP
Google is suggesting service areas to add to your business profile. Via Anuj Thaker on Twitter
Increase In Fake Ownership Requests
Beware of an increase in fake ownership requests in Google Business Profiles - via Ben Fisher & Barry Schwartz
Google Business Profiles “Showing The World Cup” Attribute
Google Business Profiles now have an attribute businesses can add if they're showing World Cup Soccer
Google Posts/Updates Adds Image Cropping Tool
Spotted by Claire Carlile - Google has added to the Google Business Profiles Google Posts or Updates section the ability…
Google Business Reviews Going Missing After Suggested Edits
Google Business Profiles and business listings reviews are going missing, dropping out completely, again, but this time it seems to…
New Identity Attribute in GBP: LGBTQ+ Owned
Joy spotted a new identity attribute in GBP for LGBTQ+ owned. This is different than the one that says LGBTQ+…
New Google Business Profile Web Search Menu Now Rolling Out
Google is forcing more GBP managers into the New Merchant Experience (NMX) search-based interface.
Third Party Appointment Services Hijacking Google Local Business Profile Panels
Colan noticed a set of ZocDoc calls to action hijacking the GBP for a dentist that does not have a…
“Available Online” Filter Now On Google Mobile 3-pack
While doing queries on the Google Chrome browser on mobile - Colan Nielsen found a new "Available Online" filter that…