SEO Shake-Up: Google’s Latest GBP Update Explained ⚡ | Talk Of The Trades | Ep. 004

Google’s latest Google Business Profile (GBP) update is changing the way businesses appear in search results! 📢 In this episode, we break down what’s happening with GBP, how it could impact rankings and what home service businesses need to do next.We also dive into:✅ The Google Reviews glitch and what actually happened✅ How Yelp is evolving in the home service industry✅ New Google Local Service Ads (GLS) booking charges – what contractors need to know✅ The latest industry news, including the KickCharge & Levergy merger✅ Practical tips to improve your online reputation & maximize leads📌 Chapters for Easy Navigation:0:00 - 🎙️ Introduction & Podcast Overview0:37 - The Google Reviews Debacle: What Happened?2:57 - How Yelp Manages Reviews & What Businesses Should Know8:02 - How Contractors Can Improve Their Yelp Ratings12:51 - Yelp's Home Service Expansion & Industry Impact19:27 - Google Business Profile Update: What You Need to Know24:49 - The GBP Link Change: Should You Update Yours?30:07 - Google Local Service Ads: New Booking Charges Explained35:58 - KickCharge & Levergy Merger: What It Means for the Industry41:59 - The Future of Home Service Marketing Agencies42:42 - ⛳ Golf Talk & Closing Remarks🎧 Listen to More Episodes of Talk of the Trades!https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgUkHsvs2Vc0Xlz2FEcRI3OxhD3WLWYrQ&si=VenDnxJMsYV1Os_I📢 Follow Us on Social Media:📍 Talk Of The Trades Links: https://linktr.ee/TalkOfTheTrades📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadhub/📍 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadhubagency📍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadhub/