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Google Incentivizes Local Guides with Gamefication and Kudoshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UnderstandingGoogleMapsYahooLocalSearch/~3/wl4lncyrtd8/By Mike Blumenthal on Mar 01, 2016 03:41 pm Google expanded the Local Guides program from its initial review focused emphasis and has been encouraging other types of engagements with Google Maps. in November they started giving Local Guide points for photos uploaded, and  listings edited. They even have offered Regional Lead status in MapMaker to them. The program was introduced in January of last year and while it is … Continue reading Google Incentivizes Local Guides with Gamefication and Kudos →Related posts:Local Guides: A Yelp Wannabe or Uniquely Google? Google Replacing City Experts with Local Guides Program Google Trusted Verifier Program – What is it? Where is it?      Read it! »4 Ads At Top And Local Searchhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UnderstandingGoogleMapsYahooLocalSearch/~3/j7V7lYleqWw/By Mike Blumenthal on Mar 01, 2016 11:30 am There has been much written about Google now showing 4 ads at the top of search.  Mostly about its impact on bidding and ad costs. Given that Google tests these things and likely has a good handle on the income implications, we can rest assured that they have not made any changes that would reduce … Continue reading 4 Ads At Top And Local Search →Related posts:Google Adding Desktop Hangout Calling to Knowledge Panel in Search & Local Finder? Apple: Local Search Embedded in Spotlight as a Default – Can it Move the Needle? Google Testing Different Pack Layouts with the New Local Finder      Read it! »  10 More Local Search Posts You May Have MissedSIM Partners to Share Insights about Location Marketing at SMX West March 1Click to Call Phone Numbers in Mobile Organic ResultsAccelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) Project: The Basics for Legal MarketersLocal U Deep Dive in Local – The Role of Links in Local SEOVideo Deep Dive: Links, Ranking and Local SEOEffective “Review Us” Pages for Local Businesses: a Fistful of ExamplesReview Stars, Zen and the Art of Local SearchPrioritizing Local Search Profile Listings: 2 MethodsGoogle Is Fixing The “Permanently Closed” ProblemFive Critical Questions and Answers about Google AMP