Local SEO Changes

Updates to the local search & maps landscape

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February 11, 2021

Bing Local Listings Showing Facebook Reviews

Bing strives to be Australia's default search engine, stumbling in the process.

February 5, 2021

'Available Online' Attribute Added to Maps Searches

Add "Online Estimates" and "Online Appointments" so customers know up front.

February 3, 2021

Google Includes Stars to Review Snippets

Users get the benefit of at-a-glance local business reputations.

January 31, 2021

Bug: Profile Completion Stuck at 85%

A bug has been identified, leaving some GBP unfinished and without a logo.

January 26, 2021

See Original Verified Listings Directly on Dashboard

Follow the prompts to become a manager/owner.

January 26, 2021

October 2020 Google Business Profile Insights Update

Data is available for intervals of six months.

January 25, 2021

Opening Dates in the Local Packs Testing

User feedback informs updates inside the GBP dashboard.

January 22, 2021

Updates to Options to Flag a Review

Previously characterizing hateful, violent, or inappropriate content as a violation, GBP updates its categories.

January 20, 2021

Older Posts Now Shown in the Knowledge Panel

As Google Posts display for longer periods, there are fewer reasons to use Events.

January 15, 2021

Accepted Health Insurance is now an option on the API

Health insurance networks are viewable from mobile Google Search results.

January 14, 2021

Yelp Launches Health and Safety Measures

Are local businesses enforcing health and safety measures? Yelp makes it easy to stay informed.

January 6, 2021

Health & Safety Attributes in UK Desktop View

Masks, safety dividers, and other relevant health and safety information for retail locations in the UK.

January 5, 2021

Insights Missing Year-End Data

Calls, traffic, messages, and other data, were momentarily unavailable in GBP accounts.