#business-listings

#business-listings

Google is removing 10,000 fake business listings and suing scammers who create them.

Google introduces brand profiles to highlight business information and engage customers through visuals and convenient shopping features.

Google is testing a distance indicator feature in its local panel to help users determine how far businesses are from their current location.

Google Search's Q&A feature for local panels is mostly disabled.

Greg Gifford and Joy Hawkins confirmed the removal of Q&A in local search.

Utilizing online local business directories can significantly enhance visibility and accessibility of local businesses in search results.

Google Business Profiles now allow bulk management of special hours for multiple businesses, streamlining holiday schedule updates.

Google Maps introduces 'Ask about place' feature, enhancing user interaction with Gemini for detailed business information.

Google's December 2024 core update caused significant ranking fluctuations.

Google Maps is experiencing visible glitches with business listings.

Google Merchant Center has added features for payment method selection.

SEO for YouTube should focus on human-centric content instead of just keywords.