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The New GBP (Formerly GMB) In-Search Experience - A Visual Guide On November 7th, 2022 Google changes forever how merchants would make changes/updates to your Google Business Profiles. Since this in-Search Experience was planned we had access to the GBP Manager (dashboard) to manage our profiles. …
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Let’s discuss some Google Business Profile (GBP) ranking myths that aren’t true but just won’t die, as well as some methodologies that can actually help boost your rankings. Written by Ben Fisher, Google Diamond Product Expert Hello! My name is Ben Fisher, and I am one of only a handful of …
There has been many an issue with adding new owners and managers to existing Google Business Profiles. Some of these issues included: Removing a profile from the account, thereby deleting the profile. Hijacking a listing by removing owners and changing details. Holding a listing hostage. This …
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Verification is one of the most sensitive aspects of starting a Google Business Profile (GBP). Historically, it has been very easy to game the system, users have reported many issues with getting postcards, and getting the option for text or email codes has never been reliable. One of the …
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Google has deprecated the “site manager” role in Google My Business (GMB). Users started to notice that they could no longer add new site managers as far back as Aug. 18. Google My Business Platinum Product Expert Ben Fisher acknowledged the change, stating that Google would be releasing …
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Introduction Historically, GMB users were free to decide whether or not to include an address with their business profile, as long as they did not violate the Guidelines. Google’s policies generally require you to create a listing that mirrors your business model. In July 2020, users started …
