Hooray! Google My Business descriptions are back

Contributor Joy Hawkins points out GMB has brought back the business description field and shares helpful tips on how a business owner can get the most marketing and sales mileage from it.

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Google adding business descriptions in Google My Business & local panel

Business owners will likely soon have the option to write and edit descriptions that show up in Google’s local knowledge panel.

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Google My Business adds ‘women-led’ icon & attribute to business listings

Here’s how to add a ‘women-led’ icon to your Google Maps and local search listings.

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International SEO and search trends: How does it all work?

Contributor Marcus Miller provides an overview of how to implement an international SEO strategy and suggests what is right for your company will depend on your objectives, budgets and marketplace.

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What 3,000 voice search queries tell us about the ‘Voice Search Revolution’

Do you think voice search is the next “big thing” digital marketers need to watch for? Contributor Bryson Meunier isn’t so sure and feels there are limited marketing opportunities, based on his research.

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How to create content to support local SEO and rock the rankings

Are you looking for ways to increase your organic visibility and rankings in local search results?  Contributor Kristopher Jones shares how to shine in local search results using locally focused content.

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Restaurant owners can now edit menu listings in Google My Business

Create a structured restaurant menu that can display in mobile search listings directly in Google My Business.

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Google Questions and Answers: Everything you need to know

Looking to take advantage of this new Google My Business feature? Columnist Joy Hawkins explains how to get started with Google Q&A.

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Google My Business videos not showing up on your local listing? It’s a Google bug

No, you probably did not upload your videos incorrectly to Google My Business. Google confirmed a bug with the videos now showing and is working on fixing the issue.

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5 local search tactics your competitors probably aren’t using

When you and your competitors are all adhering to local SEO best practices, how can you differentiate your business from the rest? Columnist Sherry Bonelli has some ideas.

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Law firms spamming Google My Business: Don’t trust your money or your life to them!

Many local businesses are guilty of violating Google My Business guidelines to game the system, and columnist Joy Hawkins has observed rampant problems within the law vertical.

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