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Google My Business Image Size Guidelines

By Ainsley Merrill | March 20, 2025

Now that you have a Google Business Profile, format your images the right way! Learn the proper Google My Business image sizes here!

Google My Business Optimization (2024 Guide)

By Ainsley Merrill | February 21, 2024

What is Google My Business? Read our ultimate guide on Google My Business Optimization to learn how to get listed on Google in front of customers!

How to Make the Most of the New Google Business Profile Dashboard

By Jaya Iyer | June 19, 2023

Google has retired the old GMB application and interface. Read on to learn how to make the most of the new Google Business Profile dashboard.

The Best Local SEO Checklist to Use

By Kyle Southwick | February 2, 2023

Looking for the best local SEO checklist to improve your strategy? Read here for 6 items to focus on and boost your online visibility.

Google My Business Checklist: 10 Things to Keep Updated

By Kyle Southwick | September 12, 2022

When customers search on Google, they can gain more information about local businesses from the Knowledge Panel or within the Local Map Pack. These areas typically feature local listings – commonly referred to as Google…

How to Correct or Claim a Business Location on Google Maps

By Krystin Pipkin | February 28, 2022

This article was first published on Sep 28, 2015 and last updated to reflect the most up-to-date information in February 2022.  Note: Some content in this post may be out of date, you can see…

Search Sessions – Why Local Listings Management Still Matters

By Kristine Pratt | July 2, 2021

Getting your business listed consistently online can be considered one of top local search ranking factors, and is a critical marketing tool. Google My Business has gained importance at the expense of other variables. However,…

Understanding Off Site SEO Related Tasks

By Ainsley Merrill | April 5, 2021

Here at Boostability, we’re your friends that help you with tasks to improve your website’s rank. These tasks include keyword and website optimization, business profile development, link portfolio development, and many more. We’re here to…

How Do I Optimize Google My Business for Franchises?

By Krystin Pipkin | March 2, 2021

With the age of convenience and online acceleration in 2020, it is important you have an online presence to set your small business up for success. Customers are going online before making their purchase and…

2021 Digital Trend Report – 15 Expert Predictions for the New Year

By aprice | January 12, 2021

Are you prepared for growth in 2021? In this article, 15 CEOs, thought leaders, and experts share their 2021 business and marketing trend predictions so you can prepare your business and marketing plans for the…

Small Business Marketing Tips for 2021

By Ana Hercigonja | December 29, 2020

Surviving in the wildly competitive market of today’s global commerce is always particularly hard for small businesses and depends to a great extent on proper marketing strategies. Digital marketing, in particular. As the markets grow…

How Google My Business Helps Your SEO

By Krystin Pipkin | August 20, 2020

As a business owner, it’s more important than ever to improve and optimize your digital presence. With the changes in the current global economy, more customers are shifting their focus and buying habits online. If…

Google My Business Impacted by COVID-19

By Kristine Pratt | March 25, 2020

Google announced limited functionality of Google My Business profiles because of the COVID-19 pandemic. With so much uncertainty surrounding business and the economy, it’s an unprecedented situation that is hard to prepare for. Google has…

Google My Business Posts: Are They Valuable to Searchers?

By bfagan | December 5, 2019

It goes without saying that few platforms have the impact on business discoverability that Google does. From Google Maps results to organic search traffic, the success of countless companies hinges on the customers that come…

How Digital Marketing Services Differ for the Little Guys

By aprice | August 29, 2019

When starting a business, many entrepreneurs look forward to the day when their company will become the respected giant in its field. The owner can already foresee global expansions and a network of international workers.…

How to Improve Local SEO Through Local Content

By bfagan | August 7, 2019

The greatest gift that Local SEO gave to SMBs was a way to stay relevant in a digital age. And a way for larger businesses to get in front of more good-fit consumers at the…

How and Why to Use Google My Business Posts

By Laura Holton | June 11, 2018

Google My Business posts enable you to announce upcoming events, show off new products and services, promote offers, and share other types of information with your audience. The posts appear as cards in the knowledge…

Google My Business Adding Like Crazy to Small Business Tools

By Laura Holton | March 20, 2018

Google My Business is making life even easier for small businesses, helping them to improve their presence online. Recently, Google My Business added several tools and updated some features to further enhance usability.   Adding…

Changes to Google My Business Notifications

By Laura Holton | December 8, 2016

The latest changes to Google My Business give users greater control over the notifications they receive. Users now have the chance to decide what types of alerts they would like to receive, and how they…