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Anyone noticing issues with Google Business Profile visibility in maps after/during reverification? We have seen reports on @LocalSearchLink about ranking drops during and after reverification. Let us know if you've seen this too!

Struggling with video verification? We've been seeing a ton of threads on the @LocalSearchLink on issues with video verification. Give the article below a read and find out the top 3 reasons your verification might not be working
Anyone noticing any big changes in local search rankings since Google’s August 2024 Core Update started rolling out? 👀 Might be too soon, but remember how the March update shook up local SEO? 🤔 Curious if this one will do the same?
We've seen emojis in Q&As, review responses, services, etc. but have you seen emojis in the GBP name? We've seen a few examples of people using emojis in the business name, which shocks me Google approves - especially since it's against guidelines!

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Citations first? Or Google Business Profile first? Unlike the chicken or the egg riddle, @DarrenShaw_ provides the answer, and it's a good one. ⬇️⬇️ localsearchforum.com/threads/citati…
🚨Scam Alert!🚨 Scammers are calling business owners, claiming their Google Business Profile needs "renewing" for a fee. If unpaid, they mark the business as closed on maps. Easy enough to do with a "suggest an edit" in maps. Has this happened to you or a client?
Barry and many others are reporting major ranking volatility 👀 What are you seeing? We ran some organic ranking reports yesterday and noticed some drops in rankings to location pages for a brick and mortar business.
Google Search ranking volatility continues to be superheated over the past two weeks - is this Google testing the next core update? seroundtable.com/ongoing-google…

Shoutout to @krystal_taing for sharing this today! Seems like Apple is making moves in the maps space! Should Google be worried about users switching to Apple Maps in their browser? 🤔 Who else is excited for some good ole competition in the arena? 🗺️🍏📱

Wondering what to show during video verification if you are a service area business? One of our forum members shared their experience and it is insightful. ⬇️⬇️🗺️ localsearchforum.com/threads/reveri…
We've been seeing a lot of chatter in the forum about GBP verification issues ranging from listings suddenly going into re-verification, or sitting in pending verification for long periods 😕 Wondering what's going at Google on to cause this. What's your experience been❓
Google review management tool is not working 😡 First, it was just agency accounts, but now tons of posts say it's broken! Status never changes, no appeal option, and no search feature. Would love to hear your experiences and workarounds! 💬🛠️
Too funny not to re-share 🤣
Notice a Surge in GBP Re-Verifications? 🚨🤔 Lately we've heard more chatter about Google prompting re-verification when businesses change their primary category or make any other major edits to the profile. Have you experienced this? Drop your thoughts below! 💬👇
Are keywords in GBP reviews a local ranking factor? I have heard some SEOs say they are, so it may be possible. Anyone have insights on if keywords in GBP reviews are ranking factors or not? Any tests or anecdotal evidence proving it? We want to hear about it!!
Increase in GBPs Marked Duplicate? Been seeing a ton of threads on the GBP forum and local search forum with people having issues with profiles getting marked "duplicate" seemingly out of nowhere. Has anyone else been noticing this trend?
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