Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session September 13 with Guest Host Darren Shaw, 2024

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

  • GBP appeals are no longer delayed.
  • LSA review links are going away.
  • Google confirms Exif data does not affect ranking.
  • Should I change my business name through the GBP dashboard or the API?
  • What are some good resources on if backlinks still work?
  • What are the best tools for Geogrid ranking?
  • Why is my GBP category not showing?
  • If I switch to a new SEO company, will I lose progress I made with the old one?
  • What should I do if my edits have been pending for weeks?
  • What is the ‘show business address to customer’ slider meant for?

Links from This Week’s Session