Soooooo when did Google start showing 3 ads in the local finder? It used to always be 2.
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Well here is one of the best AI fails I've seen in a while. Google is quoting a single lawyer's self-promoting listicle for every law firm listed here and is using it as the primary source for this entire list, linking to it instead of the law firms' websites.
Looks like Google fixed the bug. The 19-pack is back to being a 6-pack. Interesting to see they left the regular local pack there, it's just further down the page.
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Have you seen the AI Local Six Pack yet? (h/t to Darren Shaw for the naming) We're seeing it more and more - and in Canada now..... What are you seeing?
Okay and I thought seeing a 6-pack was crazy. How about a 19-pack!? And yes, this is what showed up before I clicked or expanded anything.
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I'm interviewing Holly Starks for our Podcast - Local SEO: The Expert's Guide... Have a question you'd love to ask her? Interested in her take on a tactic or strategy? Submit your question here: https://localu.org/podcast-question-form/
Did you miss my podcast release on Wednesday with Ross Simmonds? Now's your chance to watch it on demand, subscribe on your favorite platform, watch past episodes, and weigh in on what you know! Join us on Local SEO: The Expert's Guide! Watch & subscribe: https://localu.org/podcast-listen/
Google admits their search console "errors" aren't always "errors" Surprise! Google doesn't give accurate info via one of their tools they encourage us to use...again.... https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-downplays-search-console-error-reports-says-many-arent-real-problems/582890/
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in the words of my colleague Colan Nielsen, "Now THAT is a local pack ad!"
Looks like yesterday (Sunday) was a bit hectic in the SERPs - anyone seeing any ongoing impact? Looks to have righted itself... (tool: https://www.seroundtable.com/google-volatility)
😬 How do we think this is going to go? Google Is Bringing Local Services Ads Into Google Ads https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-is-bringing-local-services-ads-into-google-ads/582816/
With so much generic AI content filling the SERPs, how do you actually stand out? Come see Brandon Schmidt at LocalU Dallas on October 20. He'll be sharing his framework for building non-commodity content that Google wants to rank. Grab a $299 ticket: https://localu.org/dfw-26
Starting in 5 minutes - today (Thursday 7/9) at Noon ET! Ask content and analytics expert Andy Crestodina ANYTHING over on our Subreddit! Join him now at https://www.reddit.com/r/localsearch/
Obsess over title tags. They are one of the most impactful things you can alter in SEO that can have an incredible impact. This was from a title tag that we changed Monday. The only thing we did was update the title + H1.
Which marketing channel should small businesses prioritize more in 2026? You tell me. 😏
Coming up on Thursday! Here's your chance to ask Andy Crestodina ANYTHING (about content marketing, search and analytics, that is)! Join him on our subreddit at 12:00pm, Thursday, July 9, 2026! https://www.reddit.com/r/localsearch/
Do you have your ticket to LocalU Dallas yet? I'm going to be talking all about Google's core updates and how they're impacting local SEO Will I see you there? https://localu.org/dfw-26
I think this is the ultimate goal of being on Reddit. To have your customers show up and say something nice about you without being asked to. ❤️
I'm doing a Reddit AMA - get help with your Google Business Profile = verification, ranking, visibility and more! Tuesday, June 30th at 10am ET! https://www.reddit.com/r/localsearch/
Starting in 5 minutes! Join us for the premier of part 1 of our podcast with Joel Headley and Brad Wetherall! I put them on the hot seat and ask them what exactly is going on in Google's black box Join us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rym8pD9Gnhc
Seeing a new AI local pack format on desktop. Like typical AI local packs, these replace the typical local pack so when this shows up, the local pack does not. When you click to expand it, it takes you to AI Mode.
Tomorrow! New episode alert! June 24th @ 10:30a ET 📢 ex-Googlers Joel Headley and Brad Wetherall uncover how Google truly manages reviews & trust. Join us tomorrow 10:30a ET. Watch here: https://youtu.be/rym8pD9Gnhc
I'm constantly amazed at how much space on mobile Google has managed to take up with new ad formats for local businesses. They also really don't look like ads and look more and more like a traditional local pack result.
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