Seismic event or overblown rebrand: Local search experts weigh in on ‘death’ of Google My Business

Google’s recent rebranding and new profile management options may be a sign that it’s improving features for multi-location brands, while driving adoption with SMBs via profile controls in Search and Maps.

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Google adds local news features to search, giving publishers more exposure

Local news organizations depend on organic search traffic as queries like “news near me” have tripled in the past five years, Google says.

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Yelp’s new ad types aim to connect national advertisers to local users

Sponsored Collections may appeal to brands that typically don’t advertise on Yelp and Seasonal Spotlight Ads might help multi-location brands create another touchpoint to showcase their seasonal promotions.

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Google’s local rebrand prompts SMB support amid antitrust lawsuits, says local SEO expert

If you work with SMBs and they received the notification, there’s a chance they may be worried about how laws and resulting changes will affect their businesses.

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Performance Max campaigns are now widely available and will include Smart Shopping and Local campaigns in 2022

Advertisers that rely on Smart Shopping and Local campaigns should test Performance Max campaigns before the change occurs next year.

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