Google Updates Help Center With Guidance On Blurry or Selfie-Style Photos
Google just updated their help center to advise users not to upload photos that are blurry or selfies.
New Feature for Google Business Profile Messaging: FAQ
Create up to 10 FAQ - Questions can have a max of 40 characters - Answers can have a max…
Google Sunsets The Google My Business App
The GMB app has been removed from Apple, Play Store, etc. You must now manage your listing via Google Maps…
Google Tests Local Card in Every Local Organic Result
Speculation is this is what may happen if currently proposed legislation passes and Google can no longer self-promote in their…
Google Testing Local Cards in Every Organic Result
Shared by NearMedia.co - this might be a glimpse of what a Google result could look like if S.2992 passes
LSA Account Setup Now Requires 5 Reviews
Ginny Marivn - the Google Ads Liaison on Twitter announced that LSA ads now require 5 reviews of the business…
Google Tests Expandable Map Pack
Google is testing hiding the local pack within a locations tab that expands when you tap on it.
Google Testing Expandable Map Packs
Shared by Barry Schwartz and spotted by Khushal Bherwani on Twitter, Google is testing hiding the local pack within a…
Google Displaying Justifications in Map on Mobile
Joy saw this new feature on mobile maps and Barry at SERoundtable reported on it. Now seeing the review justifications…
Google Adds Guidelines for Delivery-Only Food Business
Google adds new guidelines to cover a delivery-only food model, as well as the "Virtual Food Brands" guidelines (i.e. co-located…
Offer Posts Appearing on “Deals” Tab in Local Knowledge Panel
Spotted by Claire Carlile, Offer posts are being highlighted on a "Deals" tab.
New: “Understand insurance providers sources” section added to GBP guidelines
A thread at the Local Search Forum outlines a change to the GBP guidelines that explains where insurance provider information…