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It’s that time of year again. 🔮
We asked leading experts what the year ahead could hold, and how those working in local search can stay one step ahead.
Dive in to see what to leave behind, and where to focus your efforts in 2026. ⬇️
www.brightlocal.com/blog/experts...
We asked leading experts what the year ahead could hold, and how those working in local search can stay one step ahead.
Dive in to see what to leave behind, and where to focus your efforts in 2026. ⬇️
www.brightlocal.com/blog/experts...
Experts' Predictions for Local Marketing in 2026 - BrightLocal
Discover expert local SEO predictions for 2026. Learn why the "customer experience is the new algorithm" and how to prepare for AI agents, and the shift toward authentic community engagement.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:26 PM
It’s that time of year again. 🔮
We asked leading experts what the year ahead could hold, and how those working in local search can stay one step ahead.
Dive in to see what to leave behind, and where to focus your efforts in 2026. ⬇️
www.brightlocal.com/blog/experts...
We asked leading experts what the year ahead could hold, and how those working in local search can stay one step ahead.
Dive in to see what to leave behind, and where to focus your efforts in 2026. ⬇️
www.brightlocal.com/blog/experts...
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Google Maps drops the Q&A feature for the AI-powered Ask feature www.seroundtable.com/google-maps-...
Google Changing Q&A Feature In Google Maps For Ask
Google confirmed it is essentially removing the Q&A feature within Google Maps, and instead, searchers can use the new AI-powered Ask button on a Google Business Profile to get the answers they are lo...
www.seroundtable.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Google Maps drops the Q&A feature for the AI-powered Ask feature www.seroundtable.com/google-maps-...
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Google with real estate listings - full property sales listings in the search results www.seroundtable.com/google-searc...
Google Search Testing Property Listings In Results
Google is testing showing full detailed property sale listings within the Google Search results. This is getting a lot of interest from those in the real estate business.
www.seroundtable.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Google with real estate listings - full property sales listings in the search results www.seroundtable.com/google-searc...
If you’ve set up a Google Business Profile, you know the basics. But are you confident handling the complex stuff? 🤔
We've teamed up with Stefan Somborac for a new Academy course to help you resolve challenges and keep your profiles compliant. 🎓
Enroll for free: www.brightlocal.com/blog/new-aca...
We've teamed up with Stefan Somborac for a new Academy course to help you resolve challenges and keep your profiles compliant. 🎓
Enroll for free: www.brightlocal.com/blog/new-aca...
December 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM
If you’ve set up a Google Business Profile, you know the basics. But are you confident handling the complex stuff? 🤔
We've teamed up with Stefan Somborac for a new Academy course to help you resolve challenges and keep your profiles compliant. 🎓
Enroll for free: www.brightlocal.com/blog/new-aca...
We've teamed up with Stefan Somborac for a new Academy course to help you resolve challenges and keep your profiles compliant. 🎓
Enroll for free: www.brightlocal.com/blog/new-aca...
PSA to update your business hours this week! 🚨
November 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
PSA to update your business hours this week! 🚨
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🚨 The 2026 Local Search Ranking Factors are OUT NOW!
Read the full report and my analysis on the Whitespark website.
Watch my new video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDeA...
Read the full report and my analysis on the Whitespark website.
Watch my new video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDeA...
OFFICIAL Whitespark 2026 Local Search Ranking Factors: What Really Matters (Full Breakdown)
YouTube video by Whitespark
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November 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
🚨 The 2026 Local Search Ranking Factors are OUT NOW!
Read the full report and my analysis on the Whitespark website.
Watch my new video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDeA...
Read the full report and my analysis on the Whitespark website.
Watch my new video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDeA...
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Your brand reputation isn't built on stars alone. It's built on tone & that tone shows up everywhere! In reviews, content, & how people talk about you online
It shapes trust, conversions, rankings, and even how LLMs interpret your brand.
Here’s why it matters more than ever👇
It shapes trust, conversions, rankings, and even how LLMs interpret your brand.
Here’s why it matters more than ever👇
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Your brand reputation isn't built on stars alone. It's built on tone & that tone shows up everywhere! In reviews, content, & how people talk about you online
It shapes trust, conversions, rankings, and even how LLMs interpret your brand.
Here’s why it matters more than ever👇
It shapes trust, conversions, rankings, and even how LLMs interpret your brand.
Here’s why it matters more than ever👇
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Google Business Profiles review extortion scams are a big deal and it is great to see Google just added a new help document on how to handle and report these scams www.seroundtable.com/google-busin...
#googlebusinessprofiles #googlelocal #reviews #googlereviews #google #scam #extortion
#googlebusinessprofiles #googlelocal #reviews #googlereviews #google #scam #extortion
October 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Google Business Profiles review extortion scams are a big deal and it is great to see Google just added a new help document on how to handle and report these scams www.seroundtable.com/google-busin...
#googlebusinessprofiles #googlelocal #reviews #googlereviews #google #scam #extortion
#googlebusinessprofiles #googlelocal #reviews #googlereviews #google #scam #extortion
Curious where LLMs get their info? 🤖
Our latest research reveals that Yelp shows up in over a 1/3 of AI searches.
Don’t underestimate Yelp’s influence. It’s still a powerhouse!
Read the full report: www.brightlocal.com/blog/ai-sear...
Our latest research reveals that Yelp shows up in over a 1/3 of AI searches.
Don’t underestimate Yelp’s influence. It’s still a powerhouse!
Read the full report: www.brightlocal.com/blog/ai-sear...
AI Search Makes Local Listings More Important Than Ever - BrightLocal
Uncover how AI search platforms like ChatGPT and Google are using local listings & citations. Learn to optimize your Google Business Profile, website, and directories for AI visibility.
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October 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Curious where LLMs get their info? 🤖
Our latest research reveals that Yelp shows up in over a 1/3 of AI searches.
Don’t underestimate Yelp’s influence. It’s still a powerhouse!
Read the full report: www.brightlocal.com/blog/ai-sear...
Our latest research reveals that Yelp shows up in over a 1/3 of AI searches.
Don’t underestimate Yelp’s influence. It’s still a powerhouse!
Read the full report: www.brightlocal.com/blog/ai-sear...
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📍Local SEOs, if you’re not paying attention to TikTok’s Local Explorer Program, it’s time to start. TikTok has been building local discovery features, and this program shows the platform is serious about local search
October 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
📍Local SEOs, if you’re not paying attention to TikTok’s Local Explorer Program, it’s time to start. TikTok has been building local discovery features, and this program shows the platform is serious about local search
🚨 Google has removed the “100 results per page” option, impacting many rank trackers.
We’ve already updated our Local Rank tracker with a temporary fix, so your data stays accurate and reliable.
Read the full article:
www.brightlocal.com/blog/google-...
We’ve already updated our Local Rank tracker with a temporary fix, so your data stays accurate and reliable.
Read the full article:
www.brightlocal.com/blog/google-...
September 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🚨 Google has removed the “100 results per page” option, impacting many rank trackers.
We’ve already updated our Local Rank tracker with a temporary fix, so your data stays accurate and reliable.
Read the full article:
www.brightlocal.com/blog/google-...
We’ve already updated our Local Rank tracker with a temporary fix, so your data stays accurate and reliable.
Read the full article:
www.brightlocal.com/blog/google-...
Thank you for being a part of something incredibly special. 💚
Local SEO for Good 2025 was a huge success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without you.
Together, we've raised $53,450.
Watch the replay by registering at: www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Local SEO for Good 2025 was a huge success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without you.
Together, we've raised $53,450.
Watch the replay by registering at: www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
September 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Thank you for being a part of something incredibly special. 💚
Local SEO for Good 2025 was a huge success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without you.
Together, we've raised $53,450.
Watch the replay by registering at: www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Local SEO for Good 2025 was a huge success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without you.
Together, we've raised $53,450.
Watch the replay by registering at: www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Tired of using the same generic audit for every client?
It's time to build something that truly wows them.
In our new course, the brilliant @greggifford.bsky.social will guide you in creating powerful, custom local SEO audits.
🎓 Enrol in the course today. www.brightlocal.com/blog/new-aca...
It's time to build something that truly wows them.
In our new course, the brilliant @greggifford.bsky.social will guide you in creating powerful, custom local SEO audits.
🎓 Enrol in the course today. www.brightlocal.com/blog/new-aca...
September 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Tired of using the same generic audit for every client?
It's time to build something that truly wows them.
In our new course, the brilliant @greggifford.bsky.social will guide you in creating powerful, custom local SEO audits.
🎓 Enrol in the course today. www.brightlocal.com/blog/new-aca...
It's time to build something that truly wows them.
In our new course, the brilliant @greggifford.bsky.social will guide you in creating powerful, custom local SEO audits.
🎓 Enrol in the course today. www.brightlocal.com/blog/new-aca...
Day 2 of Local SEO for Good starts SOON! 💚
Join us from 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. BST, and we can't wait.
See you there! 🎟️
www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Join us from 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. BST, and we can't wait.
See you there! 🎟️
www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Local SEO for Good 2025
Join us for a two-day virtual local SEO conference, raising money for charities nominated by our speakers.
www.brightlocal.com
September 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Day 2 of Local SEO for Good starts SOON! 💚
Join us from 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. BST, and we can't wait.
See you there! 🎟️
www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Join us from 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. BST, and we can't wait.
See you there! 🎟️
www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Today! 💚
Local SEO for Good kicks off at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. BST, and we can't wait.
See you there? 🎟️
www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Local SEO for Good kicks off at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. BST, and we can't wait.
See you there? 🎟️
www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Local SEO for Good 2025
Join us for a two-day virtual local SEO conference, raising money for charities nominated by our speakers.
www.brightlocal.com
September 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Today! 💚
Local SEO for Good kicks off at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. BST, and we can't wait.
See you there? 🎟️
www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Local SEO for Good kicks off at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. BST, and we can't wait.
See you there? 🎟️
www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Local SEO for Good kicks off tomorrow!
Talk topics include:
Google Business Profile
AI
Content Marketing
Technical SEO
Marketing Strategy
Customer Reputation and Feedback
... and so much more. ✨
Get your FREE ticket: www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Talk topics include:
Google Business Profile
AI
Content Marketing
Technical SEO
Marketing Strategy
Customer Reputation and Feedback
... and so much more. ✨
Get your FREE ticket: www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Local SEO for Good 2025
Join us for a two-day virtual local SEO conference, raising money for charities nominated by our speakers.
www.brightlocal.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Local SEO for Good kicks off tomorrow!
Talk topics include:
Google Business Profile
AI
Content Marketing
Technical SEO
Marketing Strategy
Customer Reputation and Feedback
... and so much more. ✨
Get your FREE ticket: www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Talk topics include:
Google Business Profile
AI
Content Marketing
Technical SEO
Marketing Strategy
Customer Reputation and Feedback
... and so much more. ✨
Get your FREE ticket: www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
In just one week, Local SEO for Good kicks off, and yes, it really does live up to the hype. 🚀
It’s packed with expert insights, driven by purpose, and best of all, completely free. 💚
🎫 Get your FREE ticket today to avoid missing out. www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
It’s packed with expert insights, driven by purpose, and best of all, completely free. 💚
🎫 Get your FREE ticket today to avoid missing out. www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
August 28, 2025 at 8:33 AM
In just one week, Local SEO for Good kicks off, and yes, it really does live up to the hype. 🚀
It’s packed with expert insights, driven by purpose, and best of all, completely free. 💚
🎫 Get your FREE ticket today to avoid missing out. www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
It’s packed with expert insights, driven by purpose, and best of all, completely free. 💚
🎫 Get your FREE ticket today to avoid missing out. www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
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Review volume has become a ranking factor - Elizabeth and I explained what WE are seeing during our LIVE webinar on August 20th.
Rewatch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/QJU3-nCUbvQ
Rewatch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/QJU3-nCUbvQ
August 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Review volume has become a ranking factor - Elizabeth and I explained what WE are seeing during our LIVE webinar on August 20th.
Rewatch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/QJU3-nCUbvQ
Rewatch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/QJU3-nCUbvQ
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You want to adapt your local content for every platform? I've got you. You want your learning to matter? Let's raise some money for good causes. #LocalSEOForGood is where we do both. I'm Team @hrc.org. Join me! Get your free ticket here: buff.ly/0hHBJo5
August 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
You want to adapt your local content for every platform? I've got you. You want your learning to matter? Let's raise some money for good causes. #LocalSEOForGood is where we do both. I'm Team @hrc.org. Join me! Get your free ticket here: buff.ly/0hHBJo5
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Let's make local marketing do more than fill report columns. Let's use it to fuel real change. Join @brightlocal.com for #LocalSEOForGood, learn from an awesome lineup, and raise money for causes that matter. Did you get your free ticket, yet? buff.ly/0hHBJo5
August 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Let's make local marketing do more than fill report columns. Let's use it to fuel real change. Join @brightlocal.com for #LocalSEOForGood, learn from an awesome lineup, and raise money for causes that matter. Did you get your free ticket, yet? buff.ly/0hHBJo5
Are SMBs choosing followers over foot traffic?
Our latest data tells us that SMBs are more likely to have a social media presence than a website or a Google Business Profile. ‼️
Read on to learn what small businesses can do to improve their presence.
www.brightlocal.com/research/smb...
Our latest data tells us that SMBs are more likely to have a social media presence than a website or a Google Business Profile. ‼️
Read on to learn what small businesses can do to improve their presence.
www.brightlocal.com/research/smb...
SMB Marketing Report 2025 - BrightLocal
This research explores how small to medium businesses (SMB) are approaching marketing and uncovers significant knowledge gaps in SEO.
www.brightlocal.com
August 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Are SMBs choosing followers over foot traffic?
Our latest data tells us that SMBs are more likely to have a social media presence than a website or a Google Business Profile. ‼️
Read on to learn what small businesses can do to improve their presence.
www.brightlocal.com/research/smb...
Our latest data tells us that SMBs are more likely to have a social media presence than a website or a Google Business Profile. ‼️
Read on to learn what small businesses can do to improve their presence.
www.brightlocal.com/research/smb...
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Local Pack with ad, which duplicates the organic listing immediately above it. Also: bottom ad placement (vs. top where most Pack ads have been historically).
August 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Local Pack with ad, which duplicates the organic listing immediately above it. Also: bottom ad placement (vs. top where most Pack ads have been historically).
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Spotted by Bill Hartzer...
"Have AI Call" button spotted in the wild.... Has anyone else seen this?
"Have AI Call" button spotted in the wild.... Has anyone else seen this?
August 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Spotted by Bill Hartzer...
"Have AI Call" button spotted in the wild.... Has anyone else seen this?
"Have AI Call" button spotted in the wild.... Has anyone else seen this?
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This isn't your usual local SEO shindig. I'm teaming up with @brightlocal.com raising real money for real causes. I'm in, flying the flag for @hrc.org. Come learn and walk away from my session with content repurposing tactics you can use on Google Maps to TikTok and more. Get your free ticket below!
August 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
This isn't your usual local SEO shindig. I'm teaming up with @brightlocal.com raising real money for real causes. I'm in, flying the flag for @hrc.org. Come learn and walk away from my session with content repurposing tactics you can use on Google Maps to TikTok and more. Get your free ticket below!
Our new research shows
🔹 Only 40% SMBs have a dedicated website.
🔹 A shocking 35% have claimed their Google Business Profile.
Find out why this is happening and how SMBs can implement some valuable tactics.
Read the full report 👉 www.brightlocal.com/research/smb...
🔹 Only 40% SMBs have a dedicated website.
🔹 A shocking 35% have claimed their Google Business Profile.
Find out why this is happening and how SMBs can implement some valuable tactics.
Read the full report 👉 www.brightlocal.com/research/smb...
SMB Marketing Report 2025 - BrightLocal
This research explores how small to medium businesses (SMB) are approaching marketing and uncovers significant knowledge gaps in SEO.
www.brightlocal.com
August 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Our new research shows
🔹 Only 40% SMBs have a dedicated website.
🔹 A shocking 35% have claimed their Google Business Profile.
Find out why this is happening and how SMBs can implement some valuable tactics.
Read the full report 👉 www.brightlocal.com/research/smb...
🔹 Only 40% SMBs have a dedicated website.
🔹 A shocking 35% have claimed their Google Business Profile.
Find out why this is happening and how SMBs can implement some valuable tactics.
Read the full report 👉 www.brightlocal.com/research/smb...