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One of the ways to improve your local SEO ranking is by optimizing your Google Business Profile (GBP). While it might seem like a simple task, small oversights—like selecting the wrong category—can…
Ranking & Algorithms Local SEO
Read on Sterling Sky →Moving your business means more than changing the address on your website. You also need to update your Google Business Profile (GBP) so customers can find your new location on Google Search and…
Read on Sterling Sky →TL;DR on how to add/remove managers from GBP Only owners can add or remove users on a Google Business Profile (GBP); managers can only remove themselves. Owners and managers have similar permissions,…
Read on Sterling Sky →This is a question I get pretty frequently in the Local SEO community: What URL should I link my GMB listing to? The homepage? A location page? Something else? We wanted to test & measure how the…
Ranking & Algorithms Local SEO
Read on Sterling Sky →Getting a negative review on your Google Business Profile, previously known as Google My Business, can be one of the most frustrating parts of being a business owner. Understanding how to remove bad…
Read on Sterling Sky →The Google Business Profile Performance report shows how people find and interact with your Business Profile on Google Search and Google Maps. It includes data about searches, views, calls, website…
Read on Sterling Sky →No, businesses generally cannot turn off Google reviews themselves. There is no setting in your Google Business Profile that allows you to disable reviews. However, Google may temporarily or…
Read on Sterling Sky →What Is Google Review Gating? Google review gating is when businesses filter customers before asking them to leave a Google review. Businesses review gate by sending customers an email template that…
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