Local directory sites, such as Yelp, have had trouble in the past with Google’s algorithm. Yelp has even accused Google of manipulating search results to have Google+ related information appear ...

Another signature change to come along with Google’s local search algorithm is a reduction in local packs, going from 7 listings down to 3. Searchers in the UK are reporting to see such a ...

Google's Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan, confirmed the change late on Friday saying, "we've long used "openness" as part of our local ranking systems, and it recently became a stronger signal for ...

Google has released a new algorithm to provide a more useful, relevant and accurate local search results that are tied more closely to traditional web search ranking signals. The changes will be ...

On July 24, news hit that Google had quietly made changes to its local ranking algorithm, dubbed “Pigeon” by Search Engine Land (SEL) in absence of an official name by Google. Google told SEL the ...

Google Algorithm & Search Appearance Updates They say the only constant in life is change, and Google loves that. Here are the recent Google updates that have impacted local businesses.

Matt McGee’s 10 Likely Elements of Google’s Local Search Algorithm explores what makes Google Local different from Google.com algorithmically.