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A Google Business Profile and Knowledge Panel Checklist for Bed & BreakfastsIt's important to make sure your Google Business Profile (GBP) listing is up to date. This information feeds not only Google ... more
It's Here! 2021 Local Search Ranking FactorsEvery year since 2008, the Local Search Ranking Factors has been produced, and Acorn Marketing has been included as an ... more
Announcing the 2020 Local Search Ranking FactorsThe 2020 Local Search Ranking Factors have been analyzed. The experts have spoken. So many changes have taken place since ... more
Moz's 2018 Local Search Ranking Factors - A Must Read for Innkeepers!Many thanks to Darren Shaw for his work in publishing the 2018 Local Search Ranking Factors. BTW: Absolutely LOVED the new ... more
Your Customers Have Questions for You - On GoogleIf you haven't looked at your Knowledge Panel in a while, or don't even know what a Knowledge Panel IS - this is the post ... more
Where Did That Review Summary Come From?If you've ever seen the "Review Summary" when looking over your business on the Google Knowledge Panel, you may have ... more
The Good Old Days are Gone for GoodIt's nice to reminisce about the "old days", and remember when things were more simple and carefree. In the internet world, ... more
Google Maps appearing with Blue Pricing BoxesIt appears as if Google is testing a new Local Maps display based on OTA (Online Travel Agency) pricing available in the ... more
Google Plays Possum with Local and Organic PlacementHave you noticed a change in your Google Placement? If so, it's important to note that the beginning of September 2016 ... more
Google Removes "Visit website" link from Local ListingsOn Friday September 23rd, 2016 the "Visit website" link on the 3 (sometimes 2) Pack, Local and Maps Listings vanished on ... more
OTA Availability NOW Impacting Google’s 3-Pack and Local ListingsIf you’ve noticed that you used to be in Google’s Local 3-Pack results on a a consistent basis, and you no longer see ... more
Your Website is NOT ENOUGH...During our September 2015 FFA (Free For All Education Webinar) we had a question from a non-Acorn client. These ... more