Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session with Chase Buckner February 25, 2022

Each week, Greg and Ben answer your questions on digital marketing for local businesses … local search engine optimization (SEO), Google Business Profile, social media, email marketing, websites, online advertising and more.

Updates and Questions

Follow button and welcome offer has been deprecated.
What are some alternatives to Yext?
Google says my posts and pictures are violating guidelines and automatically rejects them even after I’ve made changes - what can I do?
What type of pictures do you recommend for doctors?
What are the GBP spam instances where it’s too much trouble to pursue and is unlikely to be actioned by Google?
Is it possible to change mobile friendliness or the speed of a GBP listing?
Is there anything on your website schema that would change information on your GBP?
Should I delete old pictures on my GBP after moving locations?
Could you give more details and examples of GBP posts to stand out from the crowd?
What are some other SEO groups you would recommend?
How does Google handle proximity for statewide map packs?
Do press release statements help backlinks?
Does using GBP chats and business messaging help with rankings?
I have a suspended GBP that was never verified - I set up a new one, but the correct one doesn’t show up. What should I do?
How do agencies keep up with Q&As?
I am finding lots of PO box GBP listings - when I go to suggest an edit, what do I pick?
Do pictures in GBP help with ranking in maps?
How problematic is it to rename your law firm in GBP?