Local Marketing Institute Podcast
Equip yourself with practical, trustworthy digital marketing tactics for local business. Learn from the best local marketers in the world how to get more customers using Google My Business, Facebook, email marketing, social media, local search, digital advertising and more. Whether you run a small business, nationwide chain / franchise, or are a marketing agency, each episode will help you grow your business. No shiny objects, minutia, or questionable tactics that can damage your business. Just practical, effective, and proven digital marketing strategies that will really move the needle on your business.
Local Marketing Institute Podcast
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session January 31, 2025
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Local Marketing Institute
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Season 6
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Episode 2
Each week, Greg and Ben answer your questions on digital marketing for local businesses … local search engine optimization (SEO), Google Business Profile, social media, email marketing, websites, online advertising and more.
Updates and Questions
- Google Map pin attacks exploit has finally been fixed.
- Chat through Text and WhatsApp has been implemented into GBP.
- China rolls out DeepSeek AI chatbot.
- New fast way to get access request for SABs in Google Maps.
- Google search launches “Ask for me” AI that calls businesses for you.
- What is the new chat feature?
- How do I remove spam reviews from my GBP?
- What should I do if my reinstatement appeal has been rejected multiple times?
- If I’m closing one location, is it possible to merge the profile of the closing location with the other in order to keep the reviews?
- Can I verify a GBP if the location is at a residential sober living home without signage?
- Why is my GBP not showing up in search results?
- How can I shift my business into a new name and category without getting suspended?
- How does the new “Ask for me” AI work?
- Does adding backlinks to the schema "sameAs" code work?
- Should I link to my GBP from my blog?
- Are there resources for the process of uploading internal 360 virtual tours to GBP?
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