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.

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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 favorites

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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 you

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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…

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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

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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

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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. 

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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!

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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.

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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

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