Google seems to be testing a new button in the local business listings, the local panel, that has a "more about" button. The button drives someone from the web search version of the local listing to ...

To rank well in local search results, Google requires a strong association between your business and your local area. Start by embedding your Google Maps location on your website. This simple step ...

At this point, I probably don’t need to explain that placing well in Google search results is an important marketing tactic. After all, it’s not terribly surprising to most people to hear that Google ...

Google just filed a lawsuit against scammers behind over 10,000 fake business listings on Maps. It’s not just a big tech story, it’s a major moment in the ongoing fight against fake reviews and online ...

Google Maps is a tool we easily take for granted. Looking for a tasty new restaurant? Google Maps pulls up the hottest spots near you. Need a local plumber? Google Maps will show you the providers ...

Google is fusing its massive database of business listings and its Street View technology to bring information on businesses into your view from the street in Google maps. What does that mean? When ...

I am seeing a spike in the number of complaints around reviews going missing from Google local business profiles. This week, there are tons of new complaints that reviews that were once on a local ...

Google Business Profile (GBP) services might have more to do with local rankings than previously thought, according to recent tests from Sterling Sky (Disclosure: I work at Sterling Sky) and ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Inaccurate local listings can lead to loss of customers, revenue and trust. Accurate, up-to-date listings enhance visibility and ...