Google Ads has confirmed that it is going to update the Location asset requirements in December. The update will clarify the types of location assets that are not permitted on Google Ads. Locations that will not be allowed as Location assets include: Locations that are closed Locations that are not recognized by Google Locations that … Read more
Google Business Profiles is adding a verification method for some categories of businesses to make it easier for them to verify their business with Google. This one, you can upload a picture of your vehicle in the local area where you meet your customers. This was spotted by Kevin Pauls who posted on X saying … Read more
What Is a Location Page? A location page is a page on your website specifically optimized to target a particular geographic locale or region. Chain stores, restaurants, banks, and local service providers all commonly use location pages as part of their overall SEO strategies. For example, here’s a location page from NannyPod, a babysitting service … Read more
Google has sent out an email to some advertisers using location asserts within Google Ads with “new policy requirements.” In short, it says that if your location is closed, not recognized, or does not match the business ads location, then Google Ads location assets are not allowed. Google wrote, “Locations that are closed, not recognized … Read more
Google is testing a new method to ask users to choose their location to better localize or personalize the search results presented to that searcher. This overlay says, “choose location for search results” and then offers an option for an “estimated location” or “precise location.” This was spotted by Will Flannigan, the SEO Editor at … Read more
In today’s digital age, GPS and location services navigation apps have revolutionized the way we find our way around the world. For individuals with cognitive disabilities, these apps offer a lifeline to independence and safe mobility. Whether it’s getting to school, work, a doctor’s appointment, or simply exploring their community, these navigation tools provide invaluable … Read more
Local businesses must ensure they can be found by those looking for them – both online and on the road. Location pages on your website are the perfect place to direct people to your place of business while giving additional information that might be helpful to them. Location pages also signal important information about your … Read more
Google’s John Mueller was asked if it matters SEO-wise or search ranking-wise if you place /services/ before /location/ in your URL structure or the other way. John said when it comes to SEO, it really does not matter. It seems John is saying that the word location in a URL does not really matter much … Read more
December 1, 2014 | Posted by Rank Ranger We’ve heard from SEO agencies responsible for rank tracking of sophisticated sites in the travel, hotel, healthcare, real estate and various franchise industries, that they found the task of reporting keyword rank for one website with hundreds of locations to be very complicated and time … Read more
May 27, 2015 | Posted by Laura Campbell If your local rankings have demonstrated extreme rank changes recently, it’s quite possible that the site you’re managing has been bitten by a Google Geo Location bug. And you’re not alone since Local Search Forum members have reported and documented unstable fluctuation of local search continuing … Read more
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