How to skip Google's video verification

my best content from last week

November 25, 2024

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Here’s my best content from last week 👇️

1. How to skip Google video verification (for a new business)

Follow the instructions in the checklist below to avoid the dreaded video verification when creating a new Google Business Profile 👇

When you get everything set up properly BEFORE claiming the GBP, you will be much more likely to get additional verification options such as phone, text, email or maybe even the magical ✨instant verification✨.

Download the checklist as a PDF on LinkedIn.

2. How to affect user behavior to increase your local rankings

According to Google’s API leak, users’ interactions and engagement with your Google Business Profile are major ranking factors.

One of the ways to increase GBP engagement is to have a populated and diverse Photos section. Below is a little checklist to help you make your GBP Photos as engaging as possible and boost your Profile’s rankings 👇️

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There are a lot more ways to increase searchers’ interactions with your Profile, and Miriam Ellis’s new article for Whitespark Inc. discusses them all.

Read the full article on our Content Hub 👇️

3. This tool can help you outrank your competitors. Here’s how 👇

1️⃣ Spy on Your Competitors:

Use the Local Rank Tracker to compare your rankings against competitors across different result types, keywords, and locations.

2️⃣ Plan Your Next Move:

Analyze the results and adjust your SEO strategy to stay ahead in local search.

And to ensure this is the right tool for you, you can take it for a spin with our live demo (on our website), or sign up for a free 14-day trial!

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If it's local SEO, it's getting saved. No exceptions! 😂

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