This week, I’m answering a few questions that you all sent in:

Doug from New Jersey asked:
I just got an email offering to remove negative reviews from my Google My Business. Is this legit? Should I do it?
Check out #6 to get an answer on review services
Check out #6 to get an answer on review services
Nate from Florida asked:
One of my competitors has their business on the Google maps with drain cleaning and sewer repair in their name even though their business is (NAME EDITED OUT). Can they do that?
Check out #5 to get an answer on keyword stuffing
Check out #5 to get an answer on keyword stuffing
I always appreciate when you guys and gals reach out with your questions. If you have any topics that you want discussed or questions answered, just reply to this email and I’ll try to include it in an upcoming issue.
But for now…let’s get into this week’s newsletter:
- Google was once the gateway to the Internet. Now Google is the gateway to more Google. See What That Means For You
- Hey Seattle Plumbers! See if you can find yourself in the Top 20 Google Search results for “plumber near me”. Click To See
- Want to see how NOT TO DO Google Ads? Then check out this Plumber’s ad for “boiler repair” from New Jersey that SUCKS! Here’s The Ad
- If a picture is worth a 1000 words then optimizing your Local Search Grid image can be worth 1000’s of $$$. See Why
- Does keyword stuffing your Google Business Profile work? Yes, it does. Is Google permanently banning profiles that do keyword stuffing? Yes, they are. Is it worth it? See For Yourself
- There are a lot of services out there that “claim” to be able to remove negative reviews from your Google Business Profile. Should you use them? Find Out
- Google is rewarding businesses with traffic who list their business as being open 24/7. Should you do that? Click To See
Talk to you next week,