Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session November 4, 2022

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

• Google continues fixing suspension issues.
• New In Search Experience now fully available.
• Why are my Products being rearranged on my GBP?
• Is there any benefit to posting more than once a week?
• Can I use the agency dashboard to be invited by a suspended account?
• How do I make Google Posts more engaging?
• What type of page should I implement structured data for local business?
• What should I do if my profile is considered a duplicate?
• Is it okay to use emojis in GBP listing names?
• Why are my listings being marked as permanently closed?
• How do I send a maps link for the reinstatement form when I can’t capture it with In Search Experience?
• I can no longer crop photos for posts because of In Search Experience - will that functionality be added back in? 
• Is there a way to see who has edit access on your listing with In Search Experience?
• Google is changing primary categories - will I risk suspension if I change it back?
• I got suspended for a duplicate listing and haven't heard back from Google after sending documentation - what should I do?
• Do keywords in reviews impact ranking for those keywords? 
• Is the SERP feature the only way to edit GBP now?
• Is it ok to use animated Gifs in the GBP services or products area ?
• Why are Local Service Ad leads dropping?

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