Ben Fisher

Read the license plate… sums it up

#tesla #cybertruck

Conversational search has already disrupted local. Where can things go from there? I believe one of the things that we will see within the next five years is augmented reality and devices that will change forever. How people search for local.

Local search will be completely different in 2 to 5 years….

Discuss….

Also it looks like the notices started on April 4th

agreed! Also note the violation.. a category change. That makes tons of sense.

Thanks Matt!!!

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Local SEO teams should utilize ChatGPT and other LLMs as channels for traffic and conversions. Monitor traffic in GA4 then take action by carrying out queries about your brand to ensure that content there is accurate.

In 2025, user-generated content is expected to continue growing. We are already seeing more images, reviews, and videos created by users being featured in Google Business Profiles, and this trend is likely to expand.

I think we will have to work hard in 2025 to be local. This will separate you from the businesses jumping on LLMs and churning out sub-standard stuff. People want to see the businesses as local and support local.

Local search is a perfect fit for wearables. The transition from the phone to wearables is just beginning and I think we will see our first example of how augmented reality and wearables can benefit local SEO.

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What I am seeing so far is a complete drop from the pack, seems like a bug but others are seeing it on Reddit too, so not isolated.

Just local pack so far, in all examples organic is fine

There seems to be a local ranking disturbance, loss of ranking starting yesterday, if you are also seeing this comment with your category please.

This is not an alarm bell post, more a fact finding mission.

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Google glitch.

This is 1 of 2 I was informed of this morning. This is the appeal status for a local business.

Check out the {dynamic field} where the business name should be.

This business is currently suspended and can't be reinstated.

If you see this same thing, let me know!

Interesting that the reinstatement tool is showing the variable for a business name.

Discovered by kevin Paul’s

I would put it at about 40% , maddening

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Amazing how many gbp profiles are being reinstated …. Without reviews being restored!

The general rule is is one phone number one location

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Yup

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Commodore 64 and an amiga

Sick bill was amazing

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