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Your local rankings look fine. So why are calls disappearing?

AI local packs and ads are shrinking organic space. New data shows why calls drop even when 3-pack positions hold — and what you must change.
AI local visibility is up to 30x harder than ranking in Google: Report

Data shows AI assistants recommend only 1% to 11% of locations, revealing a massive gap between Google rankings and AI visibility.
Google AI Mode sends traffic on 69% of transactional queries: New data

New UX testing shows AI Mode doesn’t kill high-value clicks. Users still visit websites when choosing doctors, dentists, and other services.
Google Business Profiles What’s happening feature expands

It is now available for multi-location restaurants, not just single-location restaurants.
New Bing Places for Business is live

A new interface, new URL, new commendations and more are now live in the updated Bing Places for Business.
Google’s review deletions: Why 5-star reviews are disappearing

Google is deleting 5-star reviews at an alarming rate. Learn what it means for your business and how to safeguard your online reputation.
FTC finalizes rule to combat fake reviews, testimonials

FTC bans fake reviews, empowering the agency to seek penalties against violators and combat AI-generated deception in online marketplaces.
The Google Maps pin scam: A new Google Business Profile threat

Understand how this deceptive practice affects rankings and learn the safe way to correct your listing’s location.
Google Chrome mobile adds local places to Chrome Actions

Searchers with this Chrome Action enabled can quickly call, get directions and read reviews from the Chrome search bar.
Google Business Profile chat and call history going away

July 31, 2024 Google will shut down call history and chat – you can download your history now.

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