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

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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.

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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.

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Google AI Mode sends traffic on 69% of transactional queries: New data

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New UX testing shows AI Mode doesn’t kill high-value clicks. Users still visit websites when choosing doctors, dentists, and other services.

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Google Business Profiles What’s happening feature expands

It is now available for multi-location restaurants, not just single-location restaurants.

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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.

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Google’s review deletions: Why 5-star reviews are disappearing

Google removing reviews

Google is deleting 5-star reviews at an alarming rate. Learn what it means for your business and how to safeguard your online reputation.

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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.

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The Google Maps pin scam: A new Google Business Profile threat

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.

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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.

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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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