Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web…

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. The post SearchCap: AdSense exploit, Google local links and UK boots fake Google company appeared first on Search Engine Land.

Google quietly announced in their release notes for the Google My Business section that some businesses can now add “action URLs” to their business profile specifically for “online orders or reservations” and similar actions…

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Keyword research isn’t dead, but it has changed over the years. Columnist Stoney deGeyter shares how keyword research can be used to gain insights into the needs and interests of your potential customers

Firm falsely implied it was affiliated with Google and signed SMBs up to recurring annual contracts worth from $250 to more than $300. The post UK local SEO firm Movette shut down by regulators for deceptive sales practices appeared first on Search Engine Land.

Creating fake reviews might seem like a great way to boost your business’s local profile, but columnist Joy Hawkins warns that the consequences far outweigh the benefits. After all, you’re not just violating Google’s guidelines — you’re breaking the law. The post What are the risks for businesses..

I hate it, and I am sure hate it also, when someone calls you and claims they are Google. It happens fairly often, espesially around Google My Business local listings

Have a restaurant? Here are new ways to add quick links to your local results in Google for customers to place orders, reserve a table and more. The post Google My Business lets business add quick URLs to reservations, online ordering & more appeared first on Search Engine Land

Why do SEOs and business owners still buy links?