#Google Business Profile: 6 frequently asked questions

#Google Business Profile: 6 frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions on GBP listing edits, suspensions, address updates, review management and finding support. Over the years, Google Business Profile has become much more complex. After years of helping on the Google Business Profile Help Forum, I’ve answered hundreds and hundreds of questions from business owners who have had questions about GBP. …

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#11 local SEO tools you should be using

#11 local SEO tools you should be using

From analytics to rank tracking, boost your local SEO with these tools. Learn how to use them effectively and understand their limitations. I don’t exaggerate when I say I use many local SEO tools every day. From Chrome extensions to rank trackers to Google products, I rely on the data and insights these tools provide…

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#How to extract GBP review insights to boost local SEO visibility

#How to extract GBP review insights to boost local SEO visibility

Gain a competitive edge by extracting actionable insights from your – and your competitors’ – Google Business Profile reviews. Since the inception of local business listings, companies have explored various methods to acquire more customer reviews. These reviews provide valuable insights into consumer sentiment, common pain points, and areas for improvement. While many businesses use…

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#Google Business Profiles tools are temporarily unavailable

#Google Business Profiles tools are temporarily unavailable

Verification status, managing appeals and managing reviews currently may not be working. Several features and tools within Google Business Profiles are currently temporarily unavailable. These features include the ability to check verification status, manage appeals and manage reviews. Google said they are working on recovering these features. What is not working. Google said that some…

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#Google gets tough on third-party ordering and booking providers hogging GBP listings

#Google gets tough on third-party ordering and booking providers hogging GBP listings

Google mandates third parties to let merchants easily disconnect services from Business Profiles. Learn more about the new opt-out process. In a recent update, Google has mandated that all third-party providers include a dedicated opt-out landing page within the New Merchant Experience (NMX) dashboard. This page must clearly outline the steps a merchant can follow…

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