Businesses that treat GBP as a live engagement channel are outperforming competitors still relying on outdated “set it and forget it” tactics. The post The Death Of The Static GBP: Why Dynamic Profiles Are The New Local Ranking Factor appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
New third-party data shows local publishers lost national reach after Google’s Discover core update. The post Google Discover Core Update Data: Local Publishers Lost Reach appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
Google Maps launches Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered conversational feature for local discovery in the U.S.
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Google’s shift to AI Mode reshapes local SEO by elevating entity authority, verified data, and structured facts as the defining drivers of visibility. The post How Will AI Mode Impact Local SEO
Google Maps now lets users leave business reviews under a custom nickname instead of their real name. The setting is rolling out globally.
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Google is rolling out AI shopping updates across Search and Gemini, including conversational queries, agentic checkout, and AI-powered local business calling. The post Google Adds AI Shopping Tools Across Search, Gemini appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
If your business depends on local traffic, this audit checklist highlights where to focus for stronger visibility in both organic and AI search. The post How To Do A Complete Local SEO Audit: 11-Point Checklist appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
Google appears to be testing a “Copy post” option that lets businesses share one update across multiple Google Business Profiles. The post Google Business Profile Tests Cross-Location Posts appeared first on Search Engine Journal .