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 with Guest Host Amy Toman November 22, 2024
ChatGPT launches SearchGPT, you can select multiple reviews in Google Reviews tool, how do I get reviews back from a suspended GBP, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session October 25, 2024
FTC new rules in effect, AI overwriting descriptions, LSA will require GBP, how do I claim an SAB, how do I save a suspended GBP, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session September 13 with Guest Host Darren Shaw, 2024
GBP appeals no longer delayed, LSA review links going away, Google confirms Exif data doesn’t affect ranking, do backlinks still work, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session August 30, 2024
GBP appeal delays, LSA review links expire, can I nest a service department for a different location, what if I miss a suspension notice, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session August 16, 2024
FTC announces rule on fake reviews, GBP reinstatements backlog, how to get back missing reviews, how to geo-tag photos, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session July 19, 2024
GBP fields that impact rank, consumer alerts on GBP, verification videos disappear after a time, how do I get primary ownership of a GBP, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session with Special Guest Joy Hawkins June 21, 2024
LocalU events in 2024, AI overviews on GBP, Google Maps tests QR codes on GBP, Local Services Ads on iOS Maps, Google algorithm leak, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session May 10, 2024
GBP allows select preferred menu source, OpenAI plans new search engine, how to update order link for car dealership, how to get backlinks, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session March 29, 2024
Local U in 2024, GBP multi-media manager interface streamlined, how do I remove a competitor review, can I use AI images for posts, and more!
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session March 15, 2024
New appeal process rolled out, new re-review process, should I extend GBP hours, is Apple Maps worth it, GBP suspended after verification, and more!