Ben Fisher
Ben Fisher is the co-founder Steady Demand and has been helping businesses grow their online presence since 1994. Ben is a Google My Business Platinum Product Expert, a contributor to the annual Moz Local Search Ranking Factors Study, and a regular contributor to BrightLocal. Ben is also the co-host of the new Local Marketing Institute podcast.
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session August 28, 2026
GBPs missing reviews after reinstatement, AI optimization tools, studies on AI in search, ranking in big cities when locally in small town, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session August 14, 2026
Google says reddit is not a preferred source, low quality listicles in AI citations, report owner responses, ChatGPT sources less visible, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session July 31, 2026
Interview with Lisa Landsman and Mike Gnagy, LSA migration to GBP complete, ownership overwritten by Yext, reporting mail-only GBP address, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session June 5, 2026
Google makes it easier to report review incentives, GBP requirements on being open 24/7, preferred sources in AI mode, AI performance data, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session May 8, 2026
Expert Answer Snippets in Google AI overview, Ask.com shuts down, ChatGPT Ads data now available, why are my GBP posts getting rejected, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session April 24, 2026
GBP photos sorted by recency, new Ask Maps feature on Google Maps, should I wait for Support to respond, does traveling reduce spam calls, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session March 27, 2026
Google updates review guidelines, self-serve ads on ChatGPT, Search Live launches globally, AI review responses, how to enable Offer Posts, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session February 27, 2026
Google Knowledge panel filled with AI Services, how to reinstate a disabled GBP, tips on video verification, how to manage Facebook pages, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session February 13, 2026
Personal Injury searches disappearing on Chrome, Etsy purchases directly in AI mode, new Insights feature in GBP, is Bing worth optimising, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session January 30, 2026
Entering AI Mode from AI Overview, opting out of AI features, AI inconsistency on recommending brands, is postcard verification available, and more!