Highlights:- Adding and removing custom services showed a rank increase/decline within 72 hours. - These words were not ranking before,or were not in top10.- The results started in March of 2023 and lasted through December of 2024. Note: This study was done after Joy Hawkins of Sterling Sky, did …
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The New GBP (Formerly GMB) in-Search Experience – A Visual Guide
The New GBP (Formerly GMB) In-Search Experience - A Visual Guide On November 7th, 2022 Google changes forever how merchants would make changes/updates to your Google Business Profiles. Since this in-Search Experience was planned we had access to the GBP Manager (dashboard) to manage our profiles. …
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Common Local SEO Myths
Let’s discuss some Google Business Profile (GBP) ranking myths that aren’t true but just won’t die, as well as some methodologies that can actually help boost your rankings. Written by Ben Fisher, Google Diamond Product Expert Hello! My name is Ben Fisher, and I am one of only a handful of …
Google Business Profile New Manager/Owner Limitations
There has been many an issue with adding new owners and managers to existing Google Business Profiles. Some of these issues included: Removing a profile from the account, thereby deleting the profile. Hijacking a listing by removing owners and changing details. Holding a listing hostage. This …
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Google Business Profile Manager Adds Video Verification Flow
Verification is one of the most sensitive aspects of starting a Google Business Profile (GBP). Historically, it has been very easy to game the system, users have reported many issues with getting postcards, and getting the option for text or email codes has never been reliable. One of the …
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What Happened to Google My Business Site Managers?
Google has deprecated the “site manager” role in Google My Business (GMB). Users started to notice that they could no longer add new site managers as far back as Aug. 18. Google My Business Platinum Product Expert Ben Fisher acknowledged the change, stating that Google would be releasing …
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