Google Search can now make AI-powered calls to local businesses. Businesses are selected based on traditional local search rankings. The feature is rolling out in the U.S. with higher usage limits for ...

Local search intent is defined as the goal a searcher has when they type a query into a search engine when seeking a resource in a specific geographic location. The local searcher could be looking for ...

SEO has changed dramatically in recent years, shifting focus from keyword stuffing and backlinks to prioritizing trust, relevance and user experience—especially on a local level. With the rise of AI, ...

“How can I rank better beyond my location?” is a common local SEO question. It’s fairly easy for your local business to be highly visible in Google’s local packs and maps when searching for it while ...

Google published a research paper describing how it extracts “services offered” information from local business sites to add it to business profiles in Google Maps and Search. The algorithm describes ...

Google has so many products that it can be near-impossible to keep track. And yet, the company has rarely created desktop apps to go with those services. There are a handful, like Drive and Quick ...

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