Google AI Overviews local packs are killing local SEO visibility seroundtable.com/google-ai-over… more from Joy Hawkins

If you have Google Business Profile questions - I'm doing an AMA all day over on the SEO subreddit.

Gearing up for LocalU Global all day tomorrow - will we see you there? localu.org/etn/localu-glo…

Google is now showing AI-generated services on knowledge panels for small businesses. The description is also AI-generated.

I'm excited to announce our next virtual conference - the first Ranking Academy Local Search Summit! 📅: June 3, 2026 📍: 100% Virtual 👥: Beginners, Small Business Owners, & DIY Local Marketers 💰: $99 for all-day and on-demand access We're announcing the speaker lineup soon -

My colleague Matt Casady was on the Near Memo podcast talking about paid ads and LSAs - this is a great listen if you're doing paid ads for clients or for your own small business Check it out! EP 246 - Inside the LSA Agency Model (Former Google Insider Explains)

Google has been removing the call button from local packs dramatically over the past year. This study of 2,580 search results showed that only 510 had a call button. This means, 4 out of 5 searches in the map pack have no call button 😐 This trend is only really noticeable on

I've spent an exorbitant amount of time looking at sites that got hurt by the December 2025 core update and I'm going to be going over some of my findings at SEO Spring Training in April. If you haven't got your ticket yet, it's going to be a great event. I'll do a follow up on

I’ll be joining Ranking Academy for the Virtual Local Search Summit 2026. I’ll be sharing simple, practical tips on what Local Services Ads are and how they can help turn searchers into real customers. 🗓 June 3, 2026 🎟 Tickets are just $99 rankingacademy.co.uk/local-search-s…

Great tip for clients or yourself. If Google calls to ask for updated info on your business, they will never ask for payment/money - scammers will definitely ask. h/t to Stefan Somborac for this tip!

Save your spot now - this is going to be great! We're bringing a beginner-friendly local SEO conference to anyone in the world on June 3rd, 2026. Speaker lineup is set!  Join Brad Wetherall, Greg Gifford, Matt Casady, Elizabeth Rule, and Emcees Justin Mosebach & Sukh Matharu 👾  for

Excited for this! Come hang with us if you’re in the area ⬇️

It looks they just added the Food and beverage industry on Google LSAs on March 21st 👀 There's two new verticals Dessert/Coffee Shop and Restaurant with the option to 'Appear in general food and beverage searches'. Here are screenshots of the job types/services.

Join tomorrow night in Rancho Cucamonga!  April 21, from 6-9pm Digital Marketing Meetup with my colleague Matt Casady Join for an informal digital marketing meetup, co-hosted with the LA SEO Meetup group. Connect with other marketers & business owners & chat about all things

Join our own Matt Casady tomorrow night in Rancho Cucamonga! April 21, from 6-9pm Join us for an informal digital marketing meetup, co-hosted with the LA SEO Meetup group.  Networking & great conversation! RSVP: meetup.com/southern-calif…

Can't wait!

Want more leads for your small business? Check out this Agenda!! Our June 3 virtual conference will give you the tips and tactics you need to grow your online leads! Grab the $99 deal for our Ranking Academy Local Search Summit  Tickets & Agenda: rankingacademy.co.uk/local-search-s…

Google’s support docs now show this vertical is currently only available in these cities: Atlanta, Boston, Miami, San Jose, and Indianapolis. Also worth noting, for businesses in the food and beverage category, the only verification requirement is having a verified GBP.

I’ll be speaking at the Ranking Academy event on June 3! A beginner’s guide to use LSAs to get your business to the top of Google. Tickets just $99. Grab a ticket ⬇️ rankingacademy.co.uk/local-search-s…

Join us on June 3rd!  Matt Casady is going to tell you how to use Ads & LSAs to recover lost visibility! Tickets just $99 to the Ranking Academy Local Search Summit 🎟️ rankingacademy.co.uk/local-search-s…