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Week in Review

Local Marketing Week in Review – May 8, 2020

Major Google search algorithm change, GMB location filtering, GMB websites, Yelp pushing hard in fnancial markets, pushback on Grubhub charges.
Week in Review

Local Marketing Week in Review

What's happening with Google My Business, other key listings with COVID-19 changes, Facebook promoting gift cards, local search rank volatility.
Week in Review

Local Marketing Week In Review

Podcast launch, new schema tags, Nextdoor and gift cards, YouTube Video Builder, Facebook SMB grants, Google ad grant details, Google LSAs COVID options.
COVID-19 Info Link on GMB Listings

Changes to GMB Quiet Down, COVID-19 Info Links Now Showing

Local rank flux is down, new reviews and review responses for GMB are coming back, and COVID-19 info links are now appearing on GMB business listings.
Google Update

Google My Business Update – April 9, 2020

Significant volatility in Google local search rankings today plus all of the latest updates to Google My Business over the past week.
Google Update

Summary of All Recent Google My Business Changes

We seem to be setting into a new, hectic normal with regards to Google My Business. Changes are coming fast and furious, but with vague...
Yelp Reviews

How to Ask for Yelp Reviews without Getting in Trouble

Getting reviews on Yelp isn't easy, but here are some practical tips to get more Yelp reviews without violating its terms of service.
Google Update

More Google My Business Changes with COVID-19 / Local Rank Flux

As a response to the increase in COVID-19 mandates, Google made a lot of changes to GMB this week. Here's an update on how the changes impact you.
Google Update

GMB Temporary Closed Status, Local Results in Health Searches, Google Duplex

Google My Business offering temporarily closed option, health searches include links to local business results, Google uses Duplex AI to confirm hours.

How Coronavirus Impacts Your GMB Listing, Facebook Page and Email

Coronavirus is hitting all local businesses. Here's what you need to do with your Google My Business listing, Facebook business page and email marketing.
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