Designed to level the playing field for local business owners, GBP provides more options.

The mobile feature allows customers to specify the date they visited a business.

GBP users can let customers in wheelchairs know what to expect when they visit.

Service area businesses display differently in local mobile search.

Businesses that make a Google post are highlighted with a red dot attached to their listing.

GBP offers more clarity with regard to its guidelines, outlining what is and is not allowed in Google Posts.

The reasons for GBP suspensions, email notifications, and the difference between hard and soft suspensions.

GBP introduces a tag feature so users know its review is new.

Check the status of your GBP account so that technical issues don't hurt your ranking or performance.

Updates in the mobile search page may list two (not three) in local results.

Attorney information displays when brand search is performed.

A new GBP bug has been identified

3-pack and local list finder is showcasing "Year in business" and "serving location" in GBP listings

Accounts with fewer listings can easily track reviews reported for removal.

Be sure to distinguish free booking links from Google's paid ads.

GBP API now allows users to directly manage Health Provider Attributes

Users can see details directly from their browser, conveniently eliminating the need to open a new page.

How does Google Search establish ranking?

GBP's desktop interface allows business owners to respond to customers with an increased sense of urgency.

Law firm's administrative teams are encouraged to go beyond NAP details (name, address, phone number).