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Tips, guides, and insights on local SEO, citation building, and link building.

Google Updates

Google's March 2026 Double Update: Spam and Core Updates in the Same Week

Google launched two algorithm updates in one week — the spam update completed in record time, followed by a core update. Here's what changed.

27 Mar 2026 Google Updates
[1] MENTIONS CITATIONS AI AI SEO

Brand Mentions vs Citations: How AI Search Finds and Recommends Your Business

What's the difference between brand mentions and citations in AI? Here's how ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews and Perplexity decide which brands to recommend.

19 Mar 2026 AI SEO
Local SEO

What is Google Business Profile? The Complete 2026 Guide

Google My Business is now Google Business Profile. Here's how to set it up, verify it, and optimise it to rank higher in local search in 2026.

16 Mar 2026 Local SEO
Local SEO

On-Page Strategies for Local SEO: The 2026 Guide Including AI Overviews and E-E-A-T

From title tags and schema to AI Overviews and E-E-A-T signals — the complete on-page framework for ranking local businesses in 2026.

16 Mar 2026 Local SEO
Local Service Ads

Local Service Ads Guide: Everything UK & EU Businesses Need to Know (2026)

Google's pay-per-lead ad format is now available in the UK and across Europe. Here's how it works, what it costs, and how to get Google Guaranteed.

16 Mar 2026 Local Service Ads
Local SEO

Google Local Search in Europe: The DMA, UK vs EU, and What It Means for Your SEO

The Digital Markets Act changed how Google shows local results across Europe. Here's what the "Find results on" carousel means for your SEO strategy.

16 Mar 2026 Local SEO
Local SEO

What Are Local Justifications, And How Can You Use Them?

If you've ever searched for a local business and noticed extra text snippets under the listing, you've seen local justifications in action.

16 Mar 2026 Local SEO
Citations

Why Local Citations Are the Secret Weapon for SEO & AI in 2026

If you're in local SEO, you've probably heard about citations a thousand times. But in 2026, they're not just about rankings — they're fuelling AI answers too.

20 Feb 2026 Citations