Google released an update to their Local Search Algorithm last week. Search Engine Land coined this update “Pigeon” and noted that this update is expected to have a significant impact on local ...

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.

Earlier this month we covered a report from Sterling Sky that said the Google Local search ranking algorithm now uses if a location is open as part of its local ranking system. Google's Search ...

Google rolled out a new local ranking algorithm that more closely mimics traditional organic search ranking -- but some queries have lost the 7-pack results entirely, pushing many local businesses off ...

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 ...

Google may have also pushed out a local search and map algorithm and ranking update over the past week or so. There has been some recent chatter and the Bright Local RankFlux tool has been off the ...

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