Today Google announced that the company was suspending Local Listing Ads, for the time being: “Starting today, we will no longer accept new sign-ups for Local Listing Ads in the Local Business Center, ...

It doesn’t in any way affect a local business ranking in the so-called “7 pack” or on the subsequent Google Maps page. However Google is introducing a new local business ad (“enhanced listings“) that ...

If you provide a local service, you should advertise locally. In this article, we’ll explain both why and how. Think about the last time you tried to find a plumber. Did you use Google to find a ...

Saks Fifth Avenue and Sephora are among the retailers that have tested Google's local and shopping campaigns, which the search giant is expanding for this year's holiday shopping season, according to ...

Google Local Services Ads added a new setting named direct business search. This setting gives advertisers the option to show their ads when someone searches for your brand or business directly. Yes, ...

Google is testing adding to the call and message button on Local Service Ads a reviews and sometimes overview button. Reviews takes you to the reviews but the overview button to the local listing for ...

If you have a local business, the majority of your customers will be in your area, even if you have an Internet storefront. Google and Yahoo allow you to list your business in their local search ...