Local Marketing Institue Q&A Session December 17, 2021

Local Marketing Institute Podcast

Each week, Eric, Greg and Ben answer your questions on digital marketing for local businesses … local search engine optimization (SEO), Google My Business, social media, email marketing, websites, online advertising and more.

• Google My Business (GMB) is now Google Business Profile (GBP) with new features.
• Hotel posts are here to stay.
• Google's local algorithm update.
• New and ongoing problems with GMB/GBP.
• Changes to GMB/GBP video verification process.
• How long do GMB/GBP posts stay before Google deletes them?
• Why are so many businesses reporting suspensions?
• If a business manages only a few GMB/GBP profiles, will they still be able to use the Dashboard?
• Do reviews help in ranking in Google Map Pack?
• Is there a difference for GMB/GBP posts to remain active between posts made from desktop versus mobile?
• With the iOS privacy changes I am struggling to get successful audience size for local home service businesses on Facebook - what do you suggest?
• Listing submitted as an example of name spam.
• When working with clients do you charge for setting up LSA ads or make it part of an overall package?
• A local service business has expanded into a franchise - how should they optimize the redesigned website for SEO without hurting current rankings?
• If GMB/GBP optimization has been done, does adding backlinks to your GMB/GBP profile affect your ranking? If so, how much?
• Is there an easy way to report competitors who are name spamming in their GMB/GBP?
• Do you adjust pricing for non-profits?

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