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Google Listing Spam and How In-Authenticity Is Changing The Landscape

Google Listing Spam and How In-Authenticity Is Changing The Landscape

Feb 20, 2019 | Local Listings/Directories

The short of it: From fake reviews to fake locations designed to cheaply drive more views, misuse of Google listings has gotten out of control to the degree that it’s affecting legit businesses in a very real way. It’s not simply that shady businesses are...

Google My Business Tutorial – What To Do Next After Verifying The Listing

Aug 9, 2018 | Local Listings/Directories

Recently I was hunting for an instructional video for a client to guide him through editing his Google My Business listing — something he could refer to on his own time. Unfortunately I couldn’t really find anything at the time; everything was how to...

Why Doesn’t Google Allow Me To Use A PO Box For My Business Listing?

Jul 15, 2018 | Local Listings/Directories

Simple question I get asked a lot, with a fairly straightforward answer. No sales pitches, no jargon. Here’s why Google does not allow PO boxes as your business address for maps listings. The answer is as much about them trying to cut down on spamming as it is...

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