Latest News SGE Local Pack, Bard Pix, TikTok Local Reviews SGE: The New Local Pack Google opened the gates to its AI Search Generative Experience (SGE). There's much to say and we'll provide more analysis soon. Here are some quick
Recent Analysis Bug or Feature: Google Business Profile 'Image Not Approved' Google's rejection of images is a black box that often can't be penetrated. Zen-like patience is required. Maps can also be a workaround.
Newest Conversation Ep 114: GBP Image Not Allowed bug, ChatGPT adds plug-ins & web, Yelp integrates with Google Reserve & Toast GBP Image Not Approved, a bug or feature & how to tell, ChatGPT has added plug-ins & the web integration sucks, Yelp integration with Google Reserve reflects strange bedfellow and Yelp's weak position
Google Ads: AI Everywhere, Local Invisibility, Yelp + ANGI? Google Ads: AI Everywhere All at Once The subtext of Google I/O was about convincing investors the company wasn't going to be bested by AI competitors. Search-related announcements focused
Neeva Search Done, AI Content Discovery, Here's Twittergram Was Neeva Doomed from the Start? Neeva is shutting down its search engine. The news came out this weekend in an email and blog post from founders Sridhar Ramaswamy and
LocalGPT Weak, SCOTUS Punts, Diversify Traffic Now LocalGPT Is No Google Killer  Earlier this week I gained access to ChatGPT beta features web browsing and plug-ins. Plug-ins are like Chrome extensions and bring their full datasets (presumably)
Google's Bipolar Search Vision: Bard vs. SGE Google appears to be hedging with an AI-enhanced Google.com and an upgraded version of Bard simultaneously.
Local Search Ranking Factors for 2023 Every 12 months the survey offers an invaluable crash course in local SEO best practices.