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    Morgan

    Joined Dec 23, 2020
    GMB Builder
    San Francisco, California
    Morgan
    Posted in Questions and Answers

    2021 Wishlist for Google My Business?

    Happy holidays all,

    I work for Google and on GMB in particular. I recently discovered this forum a few weeks ago, and I've been really impressed with the wealth of knowledge within this community.

    Given there are a lot of GMB experts here, I'd like to just ask point blank if there are any features or changes that you'd like to see us make in the product next year? [Disclaimer: I can't promise we'll implement all suggestions, but we'll certainly do our best to make any reasonable improvements.]

    I look forward to hearing your suggestions!
    Morgan
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    Dave

    Joined Aug 28, 2020
    Small business owner
    Boston, MA
    Dave
    Posted in Questions and Answers

    FAQ schema markup worked!

    I'm pretty psyched. I know this is probably a small win, maybe not very exciting.

    Used FAQ schema markup on a page at https://www.faceforwardmedical.com
    I had to play around with various searches to get it to populate in SERPS, and it took over a week, but still, pretty damn satisfying.

    Check out how much real estate it takes up!

    Anyone else have success with this?
    Any rhyme or reason to when google serves up the rich results?
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    Bruce Jones

    Joined Oct 29, 2020
    SEO Strategist & Educator
    Naperville IL
    Bruce Jones
    Posted in Local SEO News
    I collected up a list of over 100 different free SEO tools and continue to add new ones I find that I feel are worthy.Β 
    Hopefully you will consider it a good resource to bookmark for future reference: 1on1seotraining.com/100-free-seo-tool...Β 
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    Zach

    Joined Oct 9, 2020
    Founder of Persuaded.io
    Raleigh, NC
    Zach
    Posted in Local SEO News
    Hey folks, just wanted to share a free Chrome extension for busting spam on Google Maps.Β  Getting rid of GMB spam is an easy way to improve your own search visibility.Β 

    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.Β  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!
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    Morgan

    Joined Dec 23, 2020
    GMB Builder
    San Francisco, California
    Morgan
    Posted in Questions and Answers

    Improvements to GMB for 3Ps/Agencies/Chains

    We're thinking about a few improvements to the way GMB works for 3Ps/Agencies/Chains--essentially anyone managing ~10 or more listings.

    At a high level, the changes we're considering fall into the following categories:
    1. ) Bulk actions: the ability to update listing information, add photos/logos and create posts across multiple listings.
    2.) Better notifications: sending emails and push notifications for updates to your profiles, new reviews, etc. Potentially even an alerts center in-product with any issues that may exist with your listings.
    3.) Improved analytics: summaries across all listings in addition to the single listing report that we provide today.

    Would any of these improvements be useful to you? Are there other things we should be thinking about for folks managing a large number of listings?

    I look forward to your feedback!
    Morgan
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    Leonardo Grgincic

    Joined Dec 22, 2020
    SEO & Web Development
    Leonardo Grgincic
    Posted in Questions and Answers

    After working at a company as a SEO Specialist, I quit and started my own journey. Now I got my first client and I need some help from the experienced.

    Hey great people,

    I got my first client in the mortgage industry and I am currently looking for some help. The goal is to get at least the top 10 in many local keywords, while the competition is very bad and can do that without any problem.

    So after doing some keyword research, competition analysis, checking backlink profiles, etc.

    The only thing I struggle with is creating content. I have NEVER EVER written any piece of content since we had a writer in our company. I was the one who determined the important and most efficient keywords.

    I am seeking some advice on this. Where can I get great content? 500 words would be the bare minimum, and around 1500 maximum.Β 

    Thanks,
    Leonardo

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    Morgan

    Joined Dec 23, 2020
    GMB Builder
    San Francisco, California
    Morgan
    Posted in Questions and Answers

    Google research on managers of multiple GMB listings - help us improve the platform!

    Hi folks,

    We're doing some research at Google on how managers of multiple GMB locations use the product. We're interested in your pain points and how we might improve the overall product and experience. We'll walk through some new designs and get your feedback.

    If you're interested, please fill out the ~3 minute survey below and we'll be in touch: https://forms.gle/gk9spvjqjAxHjqsFA

    There's also an €85 (~$100) incentive to compensate your for your time.

    We look forward to speaking you.

    Kind regards,
    Morgan
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    Andy Simpson

    Joined Dec 17, 2020
    Local & Technical SEO for what feels like forever!
    Georgia, USA
    Andy Simpson
    Posted in Local SEO News

    The 2020 Local Search Ranking Factors Survey Analysis

    I don't think anyone has posted this yet, so here's some light reading for you all, it's an outstanding survey from the folks at Whitespark aka ο»Ώ Darren Shaw ο»Ώ
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    Analysis Of The 2020 Local Search Ranking Factors Survey Results
    The Local SEO experts have spoken and here are the most important ranking factors in local search. Get Darren Shaw's breakdown and analysis of the top takeaways and important things you need to know about the 2020 Local Search Ranking Factors.
    https://whitespark.ca/blog/2020-local-search-ranking-factors-survey-analysis/
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    Full survey and some top tips:

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    2020 Local Search Ranking Factors | Whitespark
    Level up your local SEO! Whitespark brings you a detailed look at the factors driving local search results, voted on by the industry’s best and brightest.
    https://whitespark.ca/local-search-ranking-factors/
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    Darren Shaw

    Joined Sep 29, 2020
    Founder of Whitespark
    Edmonton, AB, Canada
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    Davis Baer

    Joined Jul 22, 2020
    I run Local SEO Community
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Davis Baer
    Posted in Questions and Answers

    Are you on Twitter?

    If you are on Twitter, you can follow Local SEO Community to stay on top of any new posts:

    https://twitter.com/LocalSEOComm

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    Davis Baer

    Joined Jul 22, 2020
    I run Local SEO Community
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Davis Baer
    Posted in Questions and Answers

    Do you reply to every review on Google My Business?

    It's crazy how often I see businesses that literally never reply to reviews on Google My Business.

    Additionally, there are quite a few businesses that just reply to negative reviews, but don't respond at all to positive reviews.

    Do you reply to every review on GMB?

    And if so, do you think it has any impact on rankings?
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