It's no secret that more reviews is better than no reviews, nor not very many...
Greg and Elizabeth are going to help business owners develop a review strategy on March 10th.
Register for free! https://www.brightlocal.com/webinars/review-strategy-2026/
74% of consumers only trust reviews from the last 3 months according to @brightlocal’s 2026 Local Consumer Review. If you do local SEO, that number should change how you’re analyzing review data.
I built a free Chrome extension for this and just shipped v3. Here’s what’s new
It’s that time of year again. 🔮
We asked leading experts what the year ahead could hold, and how those working in local search can stay one step ahead.
Dive in to see what to leave behind, and where to focus your efforts in 2026. ⬇️
www.brightlocal.com/blog/experts...
Google Maps drops the Q&A feature for the AI-powered Ask feature www.seroundtable.com/google-maps-...
Google with real estate listings - full property sales listings in the search results www.seroundtable.com/google-searc...
If you’ve set up a Google Business Profile, you know the basics. But are you confident handling the complex stuff? 🤔
We've teamed up with Stefan Somborac for a new Academy course to help you resolve challenges and keep your profiles compliant. 🎓
Enroll for free: www.brightlocal.com/blog/new-aca...
PSA to update your business hours this week! 🚨
🚨 The 2026 Local Search Ranking Factors are OUT NOW!
Read the full report and my analysis on the Whitespark website.
Watch my new video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDeA...
Your brand reputation isn't built on stars alone. It's built on tone & that tone shows up everywhere! In reviews, content, & how people talk about you online
It shapes trust, conversions, rankings, and even how LLMs interpret your brand.
Here’s why it matters more than ever👇
Hi Jason, please email marketing@brightlocal.com. We appreciate any feedback, so look forward to hearing from you.
Google Business Profiles review extortion scams are a big deal and it is great to see Google just added a new help document on how to handle and report these scams www.seroundtable.com/google-busin...
#googlebusinessprofiles #googlelocal #reviews #googlereviews #google #scam #extortion
Curious where LLMs get their info? 🤖
Our latest research reveals that Yelp shows up in over a 1/3 of AI searches.
Don’t underestimate Yelp’s influence. It’s still a powerhouse!
Read the full report: www.brightlocal.com/blog/ai-sear...
📍Local SEOs, if you’re not paying attention to TikTok’s Local Explorer Program, it’s time to start. TikTok has been building local discovery features, and this program shows the platform is serious about local search
Hi Scott, so sorry we have only just seen your post as the tag hasn't quite worked. I can see you're already in talks with our support team, so hopefully your issue will be sorted soon. Many thanks again.
🚨 Google has removed the “100 results per page” option, impacting many rank trackers.
We’ve already updated our Local Rank tracker with a temporary fix, so your data stays accurate and reliable.
Read the full article:
www.brightlocal.com/blog/google-...
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Thank you for being a part of something incredibly special. 💚
Local SEO for Good 2025 was a huge success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without you.
Together, we've raised $53,450.
Watch the replay by registering at: www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Tired of using the same generic audit for every client?
It's time to build something that truly wows them.
In our new course, the brilliant @greggifford.bsky.social will guide you in creating powerful, custom local SEO audits.
🎓 Enrol in the course today. www.brightlocal.com/blog/new-aca...
Day 2 of Local SEO for Good starts SOON! 💚
Join us from 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. BST, and we can't wait.
See you there! 🎟️
www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Today! 💚
Local SEO for Good kicks off at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. BST, and we can't wait.
See you there? 🎟️
www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
Local SEO for Good kicks off tomorrow!
Talk topics include:
Google Business Profile
AI
Content Marketing
Technical SEO
Marketing Strategy
Customer Reputation and Feedback
... and so much more. ✨
Get your FREE ticket: www.brightlocal.com/local-seo-fo...
In just one week, Local SEO for Good kicks off, and yes, it really does live up to the hype. 🚀
It’s packed with expert insights, driven by purpose, and best of all, completely free. 💚
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Review volume has become a ranking factor - Elizabeth and I explained what WE are seeing during our LIVE webinar on August 20th.
Rewatch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/QJU3-nCUbvQ
You want to adapt your local content for every platform? I've got you. You want your learning to matter? Let's raise some money for good causes. #LocalSEOForGood is where we do both. I'm Team @hrc.org. Join me! Get your free ticket here: buff.ly/0hHBJo5
Let's make local marketing do more than fill report columns. Let's use it to fuel real change. Join @brightlocal.com for #LocalSEOForGood, learn from an awesome lineup, and raise money for causes that matter. Did you get your free ticket, yet? buff.ly/0hHBJo5
Are SMBs choosing followers over foot traffic?
Our latest data tells us that SMBs are more likely to have a social media presence than a website or a Google Business Profile. ‼️
Read on to learn what small businesses can do to improve their presence.
www.brightlocal.com/research/smb...
Local Pack with ad, which duplicates the organic listing immediately above it. Also: bottom ad placement (vs. top where most Pack ads have been historically).
Spotted by Bill Hartzer...
"Have AI Call" button spotted in the wild.... Has anyone else seen this?
This isn't your usual local SEO shindig. I'm teaming up with @brightlocal.com raising real money for real causes. I'm in, flying the flag for @hrc.org. Come learn and walk away from my session with content repurposing tactics you can use on Google Maps to TikTok and more. Get your free ticket below!
Our new research shows
🔹 Only 40% SMBs have a dedicated website.
🔹 A shocking 35% have claimed their Google Business Profile.
Find out why this is happening and how SMBs can implement some valuable tactics.
Read the full report 👉 www.brightlocal.com/research/smb...
Perplexity has introduced the functionality to make a reservation through OpenTable. 👀
www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/boo...
