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Just stumbled across WizVille, a new GMB tool, in this TechCrunch article:
https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/15/wizville-local-monitor-helps-small-shops-track-google-maps-ratings-of-competitors/
https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/15/wizville-local-monitor-helps-small-shops-track-google-maps-ratings-of-competitors/
Hey folks, just wanted to share a free Chrome extension for busting spam on Google Maps. Getting rid of GMB spam is an easy way to improve your own search visibility.
There are all kinds of spam -- whether it's lead gen operators "ranking and renting" GMB listings, or companies opening a fake second location, these tactics hurt businesses that are playing by the rules.
Google offers the Redressal Form as a support channel for spam. To have spam removed, however, you'll need some proof.
The GMB Scanner extension finds address issues that violate Google guidelines:
There are all kinds of spam -- whether it's lead gen operators "ranking and renting" GMB listings, or companies opening a fake second location, these tactics hurt businesses that are playing by the rules.
Google offers the Redressal Form as a support channel for spam. To have spam removed, however, you'll need some proof.
The GMB Scanner extension finds address issues that violate Google guidelines:
- Virtual offices
- P.O. Boxes
- Residential addresses
- Vacant properties
You'll still need to do your own research, but GMB Scanner can point you in the right direction.
Hope it helps, and I always like to hear feedback!
Here is an awesome video with
Highly recommend taking a look 🤓
https://searchengineland.com/local-businesses-can-highlight-covid-19-health-safety-measures-with-google-my-business-340453
Hey SEO Fam,
I recently did over an hour long live SEO tutorial for 20 local service business owners over zoom.
It's the most comprehensive tutorial I've ever done on Local seo so thought I share the replay
Note: mic is slightly low quality due to being over zoom. And also the fits 9 minutes are intros & case studies before I get into the actual how to portion
Here's the replay, let me know if you guys like it: https://youtu.be/xdo5VYqWPjs
It's the most comprehensive tutorial I've ever done on Local seo so thought I share the replay
Note: mic is slightly low quality due to being over zoom. And also the fits 9 minutes are intros & case studies before I get into the actual how to portion
Here's the replay, let me know if you guys like it: https://youtu.be/xdo5VYqWPjs
Hi, we created a new tool (free for this community. It helps to create an embed code for the new Google Local Context Maps.
https://localContextMap.com
It will place your GMB plus up to 24 POIs in 26 categories (banks, universities, shops, restaurants etc) with the driving routes to/from.
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You can create and customize your own map. Then you can request a snippet code. Since Google uses dynamic maps, you will need to get and insert your own API key plus activate Google Maps JavaScript API and Places API. Both are free. Context Maps are free 100% while in Google beta. Later it may or may not start charging $7/1000 after first $200 free credits per month or almost 30k requests per month free.
Enjoy! Let me know how it worked for you and your clients!
https://localContextMap.com
It will place your GMB plus up to 24 POIs in 26 categories (banks, universities, shops, restaurants etc) with the driving routes to/from.
You can create and customize your own map. Then you can request a snippet code. Since Google uses dynamic maps, you will need to get and insert your own API key plus activate Google Maps JavaScript API and Places API. Both are free. Context Maps are free 100% while in Google beta. Later it may or may not start charging $7/1000 after first $200 free credits per month or almost 30k requests per month free.
Enjoy! Let me know how it worked for you and your clients!
This looks interesting, but as Darth said above, need more info on how can local businesses benefit from this. Thanks for this
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