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Harness the power of Google Business Profiles for your multi-location clients this holiday season

November 2023

Here’s how agencies can utilize intuitive software solutions to efficiently manage a large number of GBP profiles and get them in shape for the holiday season.

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7 tips to increase conversions with Google Business Profiles

November 2023

Convert more customers by following our seven strategic tips for enhancing GBPs and explore how software like ConvergenSEE can help with your strategies across all your listings.

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Boosting business visibility with local SEO

November 2023

For businesses to thrive, embracing listing management services, cultivating customer reviews, and elevating search visibility are essential strategies.

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Why your agency needs white label local presence management (Part 2 of 2)

October 2023

From review tracking to analytics to customized responses, see how your agency can work more efficiently with the best LPM tools.

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Why your agency needs white label local presence management (Part 1 of 2)

October 2023

Find out how white label local presence management services can help your agency solve many local SEO pain points.

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9 best practices for Google Business Profile (GBP)

August 2023

Which optimizations are the most impactful for your Google Business Profile (GBP) listings? Let’s take a closer look at this increasingly vital channel.

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How to get more reviews

August 2023

Online reviews are an essential aspect of any business’s online presence, but acquiring them can be challenging. Here are a few tactics you can use.

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Local pack organic ranking factors in 2023

August 2023

Discover the most important local pack ranking factors according to ConvergenSEE’s local search experts.

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Why is it so important to respond to reviews?

May 2023

Find out why responding to online reviews is an increasingly important aspect of reputation management for every brand.

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5 things you need to know about Google Business Profile Questions and Answers

March 2023

Here is what you need to know about managing QA for a national brand and how having the assistance of agency experts can help.

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How to appear in the local pack

March 2023

How do you ensure your Google Business Profile (GBP) listings appear in the local pack as often as possible?

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How to scale reputation management

February 2023

Consumers spend 49% more money with business that respond to reviews. But how can businesses respond at scale?

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Why is local listing management important for your business?

February 2023

Most consumers check out a business’ online presence before making a physical visit. This is where local listings management comes in.

Local Search News: November 2022

November 2022

The holiday season is here and 2022 is almost over! Time to catch up on all the local search news and updates you need to know.

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Local Search News: October 2022

October 2022

The holiday season is approaching! Time to catch up on all the local search news and updates you need to know.

Local Search News

Local Search News: September 2022

September 2022

In September, Google updated its algorithm and geared up for the holiday season. Let’s take a closer look at this month’s local search news.

4 Things to Know About Google Posts

Any interaction your clients have with customers across digital spaces can have great value. So, each tool that boosts your clients’ brands to their user bases is a win-win. Google…

5 Things to Know About Responding to Reviews

Any interaction your clients have with customers across digital spaces can have great value. So, each tool that boosts your clients’ brands to their user bases is a win-win. Google…

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Local Search News: August 2022

August 2022

Local search never stops changing, even in the hazy days of summer. Here’s all the local search news you need to know from August.

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Local Search News: July 2022

July 2022

Local search is always changing. From sun-settled apps to a major new scam, see what went down in July 2022.

Local Search News: June 2022

June 2022

Passing the halfway point of the year, time continues to move fast in digital. Keep up with all the latest changes, announcements, and updates shaking things up in June.

Local Search News: May 2022

May 2022

There was no shortage of local search updates last month, including at least one development that is sure to exemplify the extraordinary importance of user reviews. Let’s…

Local Search News: April 2022

April 2022

As always, change is coming in local search. Join us for a grand tour through all the updates you should consider, from an important new search trend to a big shake-up in local ranking factors.

Local Search News: March 2022

March 2022

It’s a new season, new month, and time for new changes in local search. Map upgrades, verification updates, new attributes, and stricter review algorithms have made their mark …

Local Search News: February 2022

February 2022

It’s time once again for the latest in local search. New moderation policies, refreshed settings, disappearing features, plus a major algorithm update, have all rolled in this mont…

Local Search News: January 2022

January 2022

It’s hard to believe January’s already behind us. Time slips by in local search, especially with a rush of new Google Business Profile (GBP) updates to kickstart the year. We’ll get you…

Local Search News: November 2021

November 2021

The holidays are here, complete with some shiny new updates from Google. So, let’s run through the most important developments in local search this month—and keep your…

Local Search News: October 2021

October 2021

With another month comes more changes to local search. If you feel like it’s becoming harder and harder to keep up with Google search results changes, you aren’t alone. Data shows changes to Google search results…

Local Search News: September 2021

September 2021

The hazy days of summer may have come to an end but local search is hotter than ever. Here’s your monthly rundown of all the updates and announcements you should know about from September 2021.

Local Search News: August 2021

August 2021

The world of local search never takes a break—and neither do we! Join us for a short rundown of all the local search news and updates you need to know from August.

Local Search News: July 2021

July 2021

A new UI for restaurant reviews, Google Posts for hotels (for the first time ever!), and a surprising ability to remove contact numbers from business listings. Here are all the updates you need to know from another busy…

Local Search News: June 2021

June 2021

It’s time for your handy rundown of June’s most significant changes in local search. From a two-part core algorithm update to the end of “short names” in Google Business Profile…

Local Search News: May 2021

May 2021

Restrictions loosened in many parts of the world and there was a host of updates and upgrades in local search. Yes, May 2021 had a little bit of everything, so let’s dig beneath the surface to truly understand the…

Local Search News: April 2021

April 2021

Spring has sprung and the changes continue in local search. Here’s your monthly rundown of the most important updates, including a new local two-pack and some handy delivery/pickup features for local…

Local Search News: March 2021

March 2021

March ushered in a series of changes in local search, from free Google Hotels listings to a handy new “estimated cost” field in the local pack. Some updates are experimental, others overdue, and all are worth…

Local Search News: February 2021

February 2021

Sometimes it’s the subtlest changes that have the biggest impact. This month in local search, updates including desktop messaging and stars in review snippet made life just a little easier for businesses,…

Local Search News: January 2021

January 2021

A wild year may be over, but local search continues to change and adapt. January actually brought a number of significant updates, including a new UI for Google listings,…

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