To rank well in local search results, Google requires a strong association between your business and your local area. Start by embedding your Google Maps location on your website. This simple step ...

Google seems to be testing a new button in the local business listings, the local panel, that has a "more about" button. The button drives someone from the web search version of the local listing to ...

Google Search seems to be testing showing only local listings from Google Business Profiles for many "near me" types of queries. So when you search for [dentist near me] or [indian food near me] and ...

When it comes to local SEO (search engine optimization), the main objective for most businesses is to be found at the top of Google Maps, as it’s where the majority of attention (and clicks) gravitate ...

Google has a new review algorithm that the search company says it better and faster at taking down fake reviews from local listings in Google Search and Google Maps. “In 2023, this new algorithm ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Inaccurate local listings can lead to loss of customers, revenue and trust. Accurate, up-to-date listings enhance visibility and ...

Google just filed a lawsuit against scammers behind over 10,000 fake business listings on Maps. It’s not just a big tech story, it’s a major moment in the ongoing fight against fake reviews and online ...

It’s important for business owners to list their companies in prominent and reputable business directories. Often these listings are free, but even if you have to pay a small fee, it can be worth it.

SOCi Inc., the marketing platform for multi-location brands, has released a first-of-its-kind enhancement to the platform's Listings solution, SOCi GeoRank. SOCi GeoRank boosts the power of brands' ...