Bridging the gaps in the Google My Business API

Each update to the Google My Business API makes life easier for those of us managing locations at scale, but columnist Brian Smith notes that gaps in the automation process have yet to be addressed. The post Bridging the gaps in the Google My Business API appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Apple gets into the SEM business with paid-search for app developers

The possibility of an AdWords-like paid search model for the iOS App Store was first raised in April in a Bloomberg Report. The post Apple gets into the SEM business with paid-search for app developers appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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The future of voice-related SEO for local business

Google’s recent developer event revealed details about how the search giant is thinking about the future. Columnist Chris Marentis shares tips on how local businesses can learn how to be found in the environment that’s taking shape. The post The future of voice-related SEO for local business…

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Got spam? Google My Business doesn’t care.

Seeing lots of spammy local listings on Google? It’s not just you! Columnist Joy Hawkins notes some of the problems with Google’s reinforcement of its Google My Business guidelines. The post Got spam? Google My Business doesn’t care. appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Google updates the Google My Business API to version 3.0

The new Google My Business API brings additional functionality to help those who manage locations at scale. This is version 3.0, which comes 6 months after the last update. The post Google updates the Google My Business API to version 3.0 appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Search in Pics: Googler in trunk mask, cafe menu in HTML & Cardboard business cards

In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have and more. Google cafe HTML menu: Source: Google+ Google Store on-site store: Source:…

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Google My Business iOS app now lets business owners manage holiday & special hours

Google has updated the iOS version of their Google My Business app to let you set holiday hours, but the app seems to have frozen for me. The post Google My Business iOS app now lets business owners manage holiday & special hours appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Google Documents Google My Business Local Ranking Factors

Google’s document on ranking in the local search results has been expanded to include factors like links, articles and directories. The post Google Documents Google My Business Local Ranking Factors appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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6 strategies to build links for your small business website in 2016

Small business owners often don’t know where to start when it comes to local link-building for SEO, so columnist Pratik Dholakiya shares his tips and suggestions. The post 6 strategies to build links for your small business website in 2016 appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Google Experimenting With Local Business Cards In Search Results

Experimental feature allows local businesses to promote specific content, which can be shared directly from the “card carousel.” The post Google Experimenting With Local Business Cards In Search Results appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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