Local Search Forum

Are citations relevant in 2026/2027 and is domain authority still viable as a measurement metric.

Also as a digital marketing agency what offer/service should a dm company offer as a retainer per month for local and national companies.

It would be worth getting peoples feedback

thanks

Hi everyone, I'm having an issue with a verification and I'm looking for some help and recommendations. The automated video verification for an HVAC Service Area Business (SAB - address hidden) has been rejected twice stating that the surroundings are not sufficiently shown. The business operates from a home office located on a dead-end street (cul-de-sac). Capturing standard st...

I've just started consulting for a motel that has two GBPs;
One has ~16 reviews and a ~3.8 rating; it is not affiliated with the Choice Hotels chain. The second has ~133 reviews and a ~3.3 rating; it is connected to the Choice Hotels chain. Both profiles are listed at the same location Termination is in under 30 days. I'd prefer to not hold onto the bigger profile; 3.3/13...

Hi everyone,

I’m the owner of a video production business in Bucharest, Romania, and I’m trying to diagnose a strange Google Business Profile visibility pattern.

The profile is a verified hidden-address Service Area Business. Google Business Profile Support has repeatedly confirmed that it is active, healthy and correctly indexed.

The prima...

This is the best scam I have seen. Scammers are setting up fake massage GBPs targeting men looking for happy endings. You have to pay upfront via a cash app and once payment is made, they claim they never received the funds. No need to find businesses willing to take the leads. Use shame or fear of being prosecuted as a deterrent to prevent the victims from filing a police report.