Google Maps is Now Using Fast Food Locations as Reference Points

Google Maps is testing a feature which gives drivers turn-by-turn directions using fast food restaurants as landmarks.
Google Maps Highlights Public Events Currently In Progress

A feature has been spotted in Google Maps that appears to show the app highlighting public events that are ongoing.
Google My Business Pages Can Now Include Service Menus

Businesses can now add service menus to their Google My Business listings.
Google Maps Now Highlights Locations of Active Shootings

Google Maps has been updated with a feature that will indicate when there’s a confirmed active shooting near your location.
Google April Fools Joke: Find Waldo in Google Maps

In celebration of April Fools Google has released a limited-time feature in Google Maps, available for the next week.
Hyperlocal SEO: How to Optimize for Micro-Moments

These hyperlocal optimization tips will help local businesses stand out at the micro-moment when customers are ready to buy.
How to Surge Ahead with Google Posts: A Complete Checklist

If you’re ready to make the most out of Google Posts, this article will guide you through.
Google Maps is Now Available in 39 More Languages

Google has released a update to Maps which makes the service available in 39 more languages.
Google Lets Users Search Through Reviews of Business Listings

Google Maps for iOS has been updated with restaurant wait times and new search features.
Local SEO in 2018: 12 Tips to Build Local Engagement

Why businesses need to focus more on local search optimization and how to get better online visibility through engagement tactics.
Google My Business Update Now Rolling Out to More Users

An updated version of Google My Business, first announced last November, is now being rolled out more widely.
5 Ways to Promote Your Local Business on Facebook

Here are five ways you can use Facebook to promote and drive more business to your location.
Filter Google Maps Results by Wheelchair Accessible Routes

Google Maps is becoming more wheelchair accessible with an update that will help users find the most wheelchair-friendly routes.
Thinking Global, Going Local: SEO from the Block

Want to adjust your SEO strategies to gain local rankings? Here is what you need to focus on.
Starting on March 10, Navigate Google Maps with Mario for a Limited Time

In celebration of MAR10 day, Google is letting users navigate Maps Mario Kart-style for a limited time.
Google Starts Highlighting Women-led Businesses in Search Results

As the world celebrated International Women’s Day this week, Google introduced a way to recognize female leaders in search results.
Google Assistant Updated With Routines and Location-based Reminders

Google has announced plans update Google Assistant with two new features, more languages, and deeper integrations with third-party devices.
Google Adds Hotel Bookings to Search Results

Google is continuing to enhance the travel search experience, adding the ability to book hotels from search results.
Google My Business Lets Restaurants Add Menus to Listings

Google My Business is giving restaurants the ability to add and edit menus directly in their GMB listing.
Post Hyperlocal News Stories to Google With New ‘Bulletin’ App

Google is in the initial testing stages of a new app called Bulletin, which allows users to publish hyperlocal news.