The owner says she was asked for payment after she reached out to a poster to address inaccurate reviews on Google.

Some New York City business owners say they're being extorted by fake reviewers who leave a slew of negative Google reviews ...

We knew this was coming but as of July 11th, your reviews on Google Local Service Ads are now managed by Google Business Profiles. I know a number of local folks noticed who have LSAs noticed their ...

October 27, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE – In Fall 2025, a major transformation is underway in how local businesses appear online, ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Alison DiChristopher and her husband have owned A DiChristopher Appliance Service for the past 30 years. “It’s family owned,” she said. But lately, what’s been keeping her busy is what’s ...

New data on over 3,000 Google Business Profiles finds proximity drives visibility, but review volume and keyword relevance are most influential near the top. Review count and keywords in reviews are ...

Google is testing an update to the reviews services summary box. We know Google does ask for services attributes and other ...

Google Search can now call local businesses using AI to gather pricing and availability info on your behalf. Here's how it works. Google Search can now make AI-powered calls to local businesses.

Search is changing fast. This year, we’ve seen more instances of search engine results sharing space with AI-powered features that are changing how people find information. Along with the changes to ...