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Google Tests Replacing Map Local Pack With AI Overviews

Google may be testing replacing local pack at the top of the Google Search results for "near me" related queries with an AI Overview. So instead of showing a map and the three or so local listings, ...

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January 2025 Google Local Ranking Update (Unconfirmed Bug)

There are reports of a major local search ranking change with Google Maps and Local Search results. The reports of this local search algorithm update started to funnel in over the weekend, with some ...
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Dedicated Google Maps Local Guides have a chance at a free Google Fi plan (Update: It's fake)

Select contributors to Google Maps’ Local Guides program have received a free three-month Google Fi Unlimited plan (worth up to $195). As has been the case for a few years now, the offer is limited to ...