Discover the easiest ways to incorporate the new Google Local and Google Maps features into your local SEO strategy.

Google is introducing an experimental feature in Google Maps that uses AI to help users discover local businesses that meet specific needs. AI-Powered Discovery The new feature utilizes large ...

Google Local Guides is a program for dedicated volunteers called Local Guides to keep Search and Maps updated with current information about places, businesses, and local attractions worldwide.

Local SEO is all about knowing where you stand. More specifically, it’s about knowing where you stand in terms of your ranking on Google Maps. This is because the Google Local Pack — the box ...

Company adds local suggestions to its maps, creating location-based results when you're searching for a specific type of business.

How does Google Maps get all of its local data? From a network of Local Guides. If you'd like to lend your knowledge to Google Maps, here's how.

Local Guides in Google Maps, Google’s gamified program for getting its users to update data in Google Maps and upload photos of local venues, is getting a bit of an overhaul today.

While Google Maps local recommendations are still being piloted, the Android app today rolled out a way to control “3D” building effects.

Google local search shows image ads on maps Local Business Ads system allows merchants to offer more details on their map via pushpin ads.

The battle for map relevancy is on, and Google is bringing the fight to Apple. The search giant is dangling up to 1 terabyte of free data storage to entice prolific reviewers to join its Local ...

In simple but still dramatic fashion, Google has upgraded browser based local search on mobile handsets. It has also tied Maps on the PC to mobile in a very effective way. And recognizing the ...