Blog post checklist: how to optimize for search engines So you’ve decided to write a blog post. That’s great! Now let’s make sure your efforts pay off and it turns into an awesome post that also ranks. What do you need to write that post? What steps do you need to take? You can use…
Google Search Generative AI and the Future of SEO
Announced at Google I/O on May 10, 2023, Google Search Generative AI (SGE)is the future of Google’s search experience. Google is currently testing generative AI to provide improved contextual information with Google searches. After introducing their chatbot and competitor to Chat GPT, Bard, in March this year, it’s clear Google continues to feel the pressure…
How To Remove a Google Business Profile From Maps & Search
If you landed on this article, you’ve likely been searching for instructions on how to get a Google Business Profile deleted so it cannot be found on Search or Maps anymore. Like most Google processes, the true removal of a business profile is not entirely straightforward or spelled out for business owners/marketers. Fortunately, Blue Corona…
The New Google Business Profile Dashboard – New Merchant Experience (NMX)
If you are a business owner or marketer that utilizes a Google Business Profile (previously Google My Business) for your company or client, you’ve most likely noticed that things look a little (a lot) different when trying to manage your listing. The old interface, or backend, of the Google Business Profile Manager is completely gone….
Local search and local SEO: the ultimate guide
There are two types of search: the regular organic search results and the local ones. Whenever you search for something that might have a local intent, Google will tailor its results around that query. That part is called local search, and when you try to rank your business in the local search results, you are…
A Quick Guide to Google Business Profile for Enterprise Brands
What is Google Business Profile? Google Business Profile, previously known as Google My Business (GMB), is a feature that allows businesses to manage and provide information that is displayed to users on Google Search and Maps. With your Business Profile, you can connect with customers, post updates, list your products and services, and accept online orders. It’s an…
Putting local stadiums, aquariums, and museums on the map with Yoast Local SEO
Public locations/venues — like art theaters, parks, bus stations, and stadiums – play a massive role in people’s lives in a community, town, or city. They are present in every community, and they are the foundational elements of a healthy and functional society. But when it comes to online presence, they may not get the…
How to Rank On Google Maps
Prioritize Your Google Business Profile To Rank on Google Maps In the last few years, eligible local businesses and marketers have recognized the incredible value and ROI of utilizing Google’s free-to-use Google Business Profile (previously known as Google My Business) tool. Without claiming and utilizing your company’s Google Business Profile, it’s impossible to rank on…