Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session March 31, 2023

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

• Local search developments in Q1.
• Local search ranking factors survey results have been released. 
• Steady Demand is hiring SEO specialists.
• Looking for examples of AI review responses.
• OpenAI gives opportunity to block ChatGPT on your website.
• How do I get my homepage to rank primarily in one location if I have multiple locations?
• Is it more difficult to merge duplicate listings if one is an SAB and one is brick-and-mortar?
• What should I do if Google keeps resetting my address after verifying a new one?
• Why isn’t there a verification process to submit business licenses?
• Is there such a thing as voice search optimization? 
• Are there more legitimate reviews being filtered for SAB than brick-and-mortar? 
• How do I do video verification for an SAB?
• What should I do if my GBP says I’m located inside a building when I’m not?
• What do I do if my question isn’t being answered in the community forum?
• Will I get better support if I move to an agency GBP account?
• Do check ins help ranking in an area?
• How long does it take to get video verification approved?

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