Q&A Sessions

We take YOUR local digital marketing questions and answer them during our live Q&A sessions. Each session is archived here and distributed via the LMI podcast.

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!

Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session January 19 with David Mihm, 2024

New reinstatement process, Google shuts down websites, should I use several GBP categories, why is a Google phone number on my GBP, and more!
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