Want to get rid of that sinking feeling of looking with envy at the high review volumes and star ratings of your top local competitors?You already know that both review count and ratings are contributing to these brands’ dominance in Google’s Packs and Maps. Today,...
Google has announced that it will discontinue the chat feature in Google Business Profiles.The wind-down process will start on July 15, and the functionality will complete on July 31. The news was emailed to businesses, acknowledging the potential difficulty of the...
Google announced that it plans to reduce access to California news websites for a portion of users in the state.The decision comes as Google prepares for the potential passage of the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA), a bill requiring online platforms like...
For most small businesses, Google Business Profile (GBP) is their marketing lifeblood.Because it’s free, many local businesses rely solely on their Google Business Profile to generate traffic and calls, as well as to bring customers to their...
The elusive five-star review used to be something you could only flaunt in a rotating reviews section on your website.But today, Google has pulled these stars out of the shadows and features them front and center across branded SERPs and beyond. Star ratings can help...
