In today’s digital landscape, scams are not just widespread—they’re evolving, becoming ever more sophisticated. From the everyday spam emails to more intricate scams targeting specific business practices like SEO, no one is safe, including seasoned business owners. At Local Viking, we believe it’s crucial to stay informed about these threats. Here, we delve into the…
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Google Posting Benefits For Business
How To Take Advantage Of Google Posting Features For Your Business There are a ton of ways that you can utilize Google’s posting features in Google My Business! You can use these posts to showcase new products and services, promote events, and even use them to post daily specials from your business. An automated GMB posting system…
Identifying and Eradicating Maps Spam
Today, I want to cover one way to identify spam listings and the steps you can take to remove GMBs that are in violation of Google’s terms of service. I feel a little icky writing some of this because if you take “legitimate listings” and run them through a comprehensive audit, there are plenty of…
Why Your Local Rank Tracker Sucks
A harsh headline, I know. I stand by my opinion though and do not consider it to be clickbait. Maybe I will concede to the fact that the platform itself might not suck but the methods being used to track rankings in most tools is erroneous. Plain and simple. The best keyword rank tracker needs…
What Is Google My Business?
Is GMB Optimization Worth the Effort? There is so much advice online about SEO. Use the right keywords, get quality backlinks, post on social media, the list goes on and on. There is such a slew of advice that it seems our To-Do lists when it comes to SEO are endless. Which make businesses wonder…
Using Photos For Google My Business
Just How Important Are Photos For Your GMB Listing? Most businesses seeking to make use of the internet to promote their goods and services have come to understand the importance of Google My Business as part of the tools which are essential in boosting their business visibility and ensuring that their business remains relevant to…
Why Your Business Needs A GMB Profile
How Google My Business Listings Impact Your Business Google My Business was formerly known as Google Places for Business and is designed to offer businesses an opportunity to feature in Google Search Results. Over the years, Google My Business has evolved with several companies choosing to use the Google My Business management software to better…
Using Google Posts For Your Business
How To Leverage The GMB Posting Feature For Your Company Google, in a bid to help users and business owners enjoy a better experience, has introduced the Google Posts feature. With many businesses interested in improving their online search rankings, more businesses are choosing an automated GMB posting option to help them better push their…