What is Google My Business & Google Maps

Google My Business

What is Google My Business & Google Maps A family of four is deciding on a restaurant for Sunday night dinner. The kids are having a hard time agreeing before the parents settle on a local Italian restaurant. They search the location on Google Maps and begin driving there. When they arrive, the restaurant looks […]

Google Maps vs Waze

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Google Maps vs. Waze It’s hard to imagine Google having serious competition, but when it comes to their navigation app, Google Maps, there appears to be another contender: Waze. Waze has been around since 2006, operating originally under the name FreeMap Israel. Since then, it has grown to become known worldwide, now one of the […]

A brief history of Google’s most important local search updates

How has Google’s local search changed throughout the years? Columnist Brian Smith shares a timeline of events and their impact on brick-and-mortar businesses. Deciphering the Google algorithm can sometimes feel like an exercise in futility. The search engine giant has made many changes over the years, keeping digital marketers on their toes and continually moving […]