Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session September 11, 2026

Each week, Greg and Ben answer your questions on digital marketing for local businesses … local search engine optimization (SEO), Google Business Profile, social media, email marketing, websites, online advertising and more.

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This Week’s Updates and Questions

  • AI overview pushes users into Google AI mode.
  • GBP adds photo verification option.
  • Google ranking factors survey 2026.
  • Google adds character counter for AI overview.
  • Phone number in photo scam in Google Maps.
  • GBP insight data missing.
  • Does the profile strength in GBP impact performance?
  • Does using a website builder with AI make it ineligible to be ranked in Google?
  • Why does changing the address on an SAB when moving across states sometimes not work?
  • What strategies can I use to get into AI search results?

Links from This Week’s Session