Each week, Greg and Ben answer your questions on digital marketing for local businesses … local search engine optimization (SEO), Google Business Profile, social media, email marketing, websites, online advertising and more.

Updates and Questions

• FTC new rules on fake reviews are now in effect.
• AI overwriting business descriptions.
• Local Service Ads will soon require a Google Business Profile.
• How do I rescue a GBP that got suspended for breaking guidelines?
• How do I claim ownership of a Service Area Business?
• Is it possible to have GBPs for multiple businesses at the same address?
• How do I get rid of bad reviews from non-customers?
• Do I need to be on site at the business location to film for video verification?
• How do I resolve a suspension caused by a name change from an unknown user?
• Is there anything I can do to further the verification process while it’s pending?
• Should I split my business into two entities to increase ranking?
• Can I get suspended from making GBP posts?
• What do I need for my GBP to have multiple businesses at one location?
• How do I make sure the right category comes up in search?

Links mentioned in this session are available on our website at https://localmarketinginstitute.com

Each week, Greg and Ben answer your questions on digital marketing for local businesses … local search engine optimization (SEO), Google Business Profile, social media, email marketing, websites, online advertising and more.

Updates and Questions

• GBP appeals are no longer delayed.
• LSA review links are going away.
• Google confirms Exif data does not affect ranking.
• Should I change my business name through the GBP dashboard or the API?
• What are some good resources on if backlinks still work?
• What are the best tools for Geogrid ranking?
• Why is my GBP category not showing?
• If I switch to a new SEO company, will I lose progress I made with the old one?
• What should I do if my edits have been pending for weeks?
• What is the ‘show business address to customer’ slider meant for?

Links mentioned in this session are available on our website at https://localmarketinginstitute.com

Each week, Greg and Ben answer your questions on digital marketing for local businesses … local search engine optimization (SEO), Google Business Profile, social media, email marketing, websites, online advertising and more.

Updates and Questions

• GBP appeal delays for longer than normal.
• Google Local Services Ads review links expire.
• Can you nest a service department under the primary sales profile if the service department is in a different location?
• What should I do if I missed the GBP suspension notice email?
• Why is Google Maps showing the wrong location when the address is correct?
• Is Yelp Connect worthwhile for update features?
• How do I remove reviews that violate GBP guidelines?
• What should I do if I get suspended trying to fix a Google Map pin attack?
• Does embedding Google Maps into my website help me rank better?
• How can I avoid my images getting flagged?
• How many reviews a day will get Google’s attention for possible deletion?
• Does making too many edits on my GBP cause suspension?
• Are customers allowed to leave identical reviews?

Links mentioned in this session are available on our website at https://localmarketinginstitute.com