At this point, I probably don’t need to explain that placing well in Google search results is an important marketing tactic. After all, it’s not terribly surprising to most people to hear that Google ...

Make sure you’re avoiding these common yet critical Google My Business pitfalls – whether you manage a single listing or thousands of them. Search Engine Journal uses the information you provide to ...

I can’t stress enough how important it is to add or claim your GMB listing. Whether you’re a startup company or have been in business for years, you need to take ownership of this information. What ...

We all know the immense importance of local search. It’s about dominating the SERPs for search queries which are closely tied to the user’s location, therefore driving customers to your business with ...

Google My Business (GMB) was rolled out in 2014 to make it easier for local businesses to be found via search. It had the added benefit of allowing businesses to stay on top of reviews, and to perform ...

The problem of hijacked Google My Business listings (GMB) – where someone other than the business gains control of the local profile – appears to be growing. SterlingSky’s Joy Hawkins has reported on ...

There are two types of suspensions of Google My Business accounts: Soft suspension and Hard suspension. In case of a soft suspension, you would notice a suspended label on the GMB homepage and you ...

LocalSEOGuide is releasing a new Google My Business monitoring tool called “Locadium.” It’s conceptually similar to other local listings monitoring services; however it’s exclusively focused on Google ...

Optimized GMB listings and location pages are essential. Learn top tactics and strategies to drive local business in competitive markets. Local search marketing is key for any location but when faced ...

While the issue is strange, it definitely isn’t uncommon. The reason local business accounts get suspended during verification is Google is aware of the extensive spam over local business accounts and ...