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 Map pin attacks exploit has finally been fixed.
- Chat through Text and WhatsApp has been implemented into GBP.
- China rolls out DeepSeek AI chatbot.
- New fast way to get access request for SABs in Google Maps.
- Google search launches “Ask for me” AI that calls businesses for you.
- What is the new chat feature?
- How do I remove spam reviews from my GBP?
- What should I do if my reinstatement appeal has been rejected multiple times?
- If I’m closing one location, is it possible to merge the profile of the closing location with the other in order to keep the reviews?
- Can I verify a GBP if the location is at a residential sober living home without signage?
- Why is my GBP not showing up in search results?
- How can I shift my business into a new name and category without getting suspended?
- How does the new “Ask for me” AI work?
- Does adding backlinks to the schema "sameAs" code work?
- Should I link to my GBP from my blog?
- Are there resources for the process of uploading internal 360 virtual tours to GBP?
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