The Google Business Review Extortion Scam: How to Fight Back
In the world of local SEO, a business’s reputation is its most valuable asset. When consumers search for a business or service, the rating on their Google Business Profile is one of the first things they see. When that rating does not reflect the true story, the business is significantly impacted. Leads dry up, people […]
AI is Quietly Taking Over Local SEO! No One’s Ready for This
What if your business was disappearing from Google—and your rank tracker didn’t even notice? Local SEO is facing a massive shift. A new feature, the AI Local Pack, is quietly replacing the traditional 3-pack and cutting business visibility in some cases by more than half. The Data: An “Invisible” Decline We partnered with Jepto to […]
1-Minute-a-Day Strategy for Getting More Yelp Reviews
There is a simple and realistic way to encourage Yelp reviews of your business, one that will take you only 1 minute a day (on average). Just do a “Find Friends” search on Yelp on every person you’re about to ask for a review on any site (e.g. Google Maps), and adjust your request accordingly. […]
Why Your Business’s Google Visibility in 2026 Depends on AEO
In 2026, AI assistants will decide which local businesses get recommended, and which ones disappear. When a customer asks an AI assistant, “Who’s the best plumber near me?” does your business get named? If Google Gemini or ChatGPT had to recommend one local business today, would yours make the cut? Watch webinar on-demand to find […]