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 August 14, 2026
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Local Marketing Institute
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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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 claims reddit is not a preferred source.
- Google cites low quality listicles in AI overview.
- You can now report review responses from owners.
- ChatGPT has made sources less visible.
- Google amends lawsuit against Serapapi.
- What should I do if suggesting an edit to report a violation of guidelines doesn’t work?
- When moving locations for an SAB, should I make a new profile and merge it with the old one, or should I edit the existing address?
- Can I make a GBP listing for water vending machines?
- What are some best practices for UTM tracking?
- Should I aim to rank in the larger metro area rather than focusing on my local city?
- What is the recommended name format in GBP for a real estate agent that currently doesn’t have a DBA?
- How do I access the “book online” button in GBP?
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