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How to Fight Review Extortion

Local Search Tuesdays May 26, 2026

A handful of fabricated reviews can destroy a small business overnight, which is precisely why review extortion scams are among the fastest-growing threats facing local businesses today. One morning your business enjoys a healthy 4.8-star rating; by the next, you’re staring at a flood of 1-star reviews and a WhatsApp message demanding payment to make […]

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New Releases: Official Google GBP Guides

Local Search Tuesdays April 28, 2026

Google’s New GBP Playbooks: What Multi-Location Brands Need to Do Right Now If your local visibility has felt harder to control lately, this is one of those updates you do not want to miss. Google quietly dropped a set of Google Business Profile playbooks that give you a clear, structured way to improve how your […]

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Google Review Guidelines 2026 Update

Local Search Tuesdays March 31, 2026

If your business relies on reviews to drive visibility and conversions, this update matters more than you think. Google quietly updated its restricted and prohibited content guidelines, and many businesses are already feeling the impact. Reviews are at risk of being removed, and processes that used to “work” are now violations. Why This Update Matters […]

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Mean Tweets NADA 2026

Local Search Tuesdays February 24, 2026

NADA Mean Tweets is back for another year, our favorite annual tradition where we take inspiration from the classic Jimmy Kimmel bit and let the tweets fly. It is a fan-favorite episode every year, and this year delivered it the hilarity once again.  Watch the latest Local Search Tuesdays now and see your auto industry’s […]

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Just Released: Cannabis Dispensary SEO Study 2026

Local Search Tuesdays February 3, 2026

Local Search Tuesdays is back, and this episode is a big one. SearchLab just released the largest SEO study ever conducted for cannabis dispensaries. If you operate in a regulated industry, manage multiple locations, or rely on organic visibility because paid ads are limited or off the table, this data matters to you even if […]

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Google Update: Department GBPS Are Finally Back

Local Search Tuesdays January 13, 2026

I called it! Google just fixed the bug and department profiles are back, baby! All verticals that are allowed to have departments now have the explicit list of links to the various departments displayed on the primary profile. Check out the video for details… VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Welcome back to another episode of Local Search Tuesdays. […]

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GBP Updates For Car Dealers

Local Search Tuesdays January 6, 2026

In this Local Search Tuesdays episode, I dive into the recent shake-ups hitting Google Business Profiles for car dealerships. I break down why Google killed off the “Vehicles for Sale” widget in November 2025 (spoiler: it’s all about the Benjamins and those VLA clicks!). I also tackle the mystery of the disappearing department profile links, […]

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Local Search Tuesdays Most Popular Episodes of 2025

Local Search Tuesdays December 30, 2025

I’m closing out 2025 with a bang! In this final Local Search Tuesdays episode of the year, as I count down the TOP 10 most impactful episodes from the past 12 months. From groundbreaking Google Business Profile updates to NADA mean tweets, I’m revisiting the moments that shaped local search in 2025. Whether you missed […]

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Greg’s Top Ten Holiday Movies: 2025 Edition

Local Search Tuesdays December 23, 2025

Join us for our annual Christmas tradition as Greg counts down the most anticipated movies hitting theaters in 2025! From animated adventures to action-packed thrillers, this year’s lineup is absolutely killer.  VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Welcome back to a special Christmas edition of Local Search Tuesdays. This week, it’s everyone’s favorite annual episode: My list of 2025 […]

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2026 Local Search Ranking Factors: What’s Changed Since Last Time

Local Search Tuesdays December 16, 2025

We’re going LSRFing again! Continuing our deep dive into the 2026 Local Search Ranking Factors! This week I’m breaking down the biggest signal changes, new factors, and what it all means for your local SEO strategy. Find out which factors rose and which ones fell in the 2026 LSRF! VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Welcome back to another […]

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Just Released: 2026 Local Search Ranking Search Factors

Local Search Tuesdays December 9, 2025

This week I’m breaking down the comprehensive Local Search Factor Rankings or better known as the LSRF  (L-uh-surf!) the most important research in Local SEO. This year’s edition is the most detailed yet, surveying top Local SEO experts to reveal what really matters for local search visibility. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Welcome back to another episode of […]

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Digital Marketing Tips: Chiang Mai SEO

Local Search Tuesdays December 2, 2025

I was fortunate enough to speak at Chiang Mai SEO, but I wasn’t the only expert there, so as usual I rounded up all the other experts for their digital marketing tips! From the 5-minute lead response rule (hello, AI!) to why you should crash plumbing conferences if plumbers are your clients. Learn how to […]

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