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Rank ANYWHERE With New Local SEO Hack (in only 10 minutes)
🚨 **WARNING** 🚨 DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Google is currently not punishing businesses for doing this, but they might start suspending Google Business Profiles that use this hack in the future.
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Just last week I published a video about how spammers are moving map pins to hurt their competitors' rankings.
They would drag the pin to, say, the middle of the ocean, so that their competitor would no longer rank in their area.
Someone commented, “Could this be used to help me rank in the area I prefer to rank in?”
I asked them if they’d be willing to test this with me, and they said yes.
The results from our test were mind-blowing!
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⚡ How to Edit and Maintain Your Website | Ep. 17 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
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Welcome to Episode 17 of the series - Get RANKED on Google Maps 🔥 In this episode, I give Anne a tutorial on how to edit and update her website with WordPress and Breakdance. We also discuss the conversion power of blog posts. Follow along every week as Anne and I aim to boost her business to the top of Google Maps results. PS: Whitespark can help you ⬇️ 🚨 Get notified when Google updates your ...
How To Protect Your Google Business Profile From This Scam
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Here's the solution: whitespark.ca/local-platform/?revgems=token 🚨 The scammers have outdone themselves once again with a new tactic: Moving your map pin. ️ How does this scam work? Competitors will go to your Google Business Profile and drag your pin 100 miles away from where you’re located. Why is this such a big deal? Your local rankings are explicitly tied to the location of your map pin. T...
The Digital Marketing Conference You Don't Want to Miss | SparkTogether
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Get your SparkTogether tickets here: sparktoro.com/sparktogether These days, I like to go to conferences not so much for the talks, but for the new friends I meet during the coffee breaks, lunches, and after parties, and the things I learn from them. Like: - The story about the new SEO strategy they tried that totally bombed (no one would share that on stage) - The story about the agency that l...
⚡How to Get More Google Reviews for Your Business | Ep.16 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
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⚡How to Get More Google Reviews for Your Business | Ep.16 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
⚡ Citations, Backlinks and How to Build Them | Ep.15 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
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⚡ Citations, Backlinks and How to Build Them | Ep.15 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
⚡ Conversion Rate Optimization with Aaron Weiche | Ep.14 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
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⚡ Whitespark Local Platform Infomercial
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⚡ Whitespark Local Platform Infomercial
⚡ How to get instant GBP verification (My Theory) | Ep.13 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
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⚡ How to get instant GBP verification (My Theory) | Ep.13 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
⚡ How to Use Google Posts on your GBP | Ep.12 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
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⚡ How to Use Google Posts on your GBP | Ep.12 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
⚡ Local Business Website Redesign! | Ep.11 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
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⚡ Local Business Website Redesign! | Ep.11 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
⚡ How to Optimize the Q&A Section of your GBP? | Ep.10 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
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⚡ How to Optimize the Q&A Section of your GBP? | Ep.10 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
⚡ Anne's Website SEO Audit | Ep.9 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
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⚡ Anne Ranks #1 for EVERYTHING | Ep.8 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
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⚡ The Perfect Google Business Profile Website Alternative
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⚡ The Perfect Google Business Profile Website Alternative
⚡ Anne ACES the GBP Video Verification | Ep.7 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
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⚡ Anne ACES the GBP Video Verification | Ep.7 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
⚡ New Name, New Address 📍 | Ep.6 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
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⚡ Can You Hide Your GBP/GMB Address WITHOUT Losing Rankings? | Service Area Business Case Study
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⚡ Google Business Profile Video Verification [SOLVED] A Step-by-Step Guide
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⚡Getting Started | Ep.1 | Get RANKED on Google Maps - Step by Step
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⚡ Quantity of Inbound Links from Industry-Relevant Domains - Top 30 Local Ranking Factors Series EP4
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⚡ Does Setting Your GBP as 'Temporarily Closed' Impact Local SEO Rankings?!
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⚡ Does Setting Your GBP as 'Temporarily Closed' Impact Local SEO Rankings?!
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⚡ How to Add Videos Longer Than 30 Seconds to Your Google Business Profile
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @LittleMoreCentsTraining
    @LittleMoreCentsTraining 11 годин тому

    I love it. Do you all have or sell a comprehensive guide to ranking on google maps? aka what all of these things are and how to do them.

  • @anonymoushuman8443
    @anonymoushuman8443 21 годину тому

    How do I remove a Google review that a customer left and even left a picture of me saying false things about me

  • @reubeaux
    @reubeaux День тому

    this video is a year old but how long did you wait to see if the removal of service area had an impact or not? did you wait 20 mins? 1 day? 1 week?

  • @moiseosanchez2949
    @moiseosanchez2949 День тому

    Never seen

  • @gente_invencible
    @gente_invencible День тому

    Dear Darren, you are so near, and so far at the same time...

  • @whitelenssg
    @whitelenssg День тому

    Oh my goodness, how am I supposed to film the street, run to the office building, tap into the gate, wait for lift and get to level 14, run to the unit, unlock and film the documents and materials all under 2 minutes? Google needs to change something..

  • @qasimasim6918
    @qasimasim6918 День тому

    thanks for providing such a nice document

  • @RicardoJames
    @RicardoJames 2 дні тому

    HAHAA!! I love it. The audio noise isn’t deliberate. He’s pretty much letting you know there is no way to rank #1 in the local pack because it fluctuates from business to business. 😂😂

  • @realestateDoc
    @realestateDoc 3 дні тому

    Great video normally, I use Google post when I post all my listed properties or all my close properties so people can see what type of deals that I’m doing I think that is a great idea and I also think that is a great idea as I have so many reviews already thank you

  • @tradergirl7067
    @tradergirl7067 3 дні тому

    i work from home. i visit peoples homes. its inpossible to get verified

  • @tradergirl7067
    @tradergirl7067 3 дні тому

    im sorry but this is absolutely ridiculous . this method of verification is a joke. the fact this is the only option makes me want to give up and go work for walmart

  • @StriderGTS
    @StriderGTS 4 дні тому

    Hey I have a question that I can't find the answer to. If I set up a second separate business at the same address as another business on Google maps, which business will show up on Google maps when somebody is scrolling around the map? How does Google choose which business to show?

  • @imAlexthe
    @imAlexthe 4 дні тому

    is there an upload button after record?

  • @seomahally
    @seomahally 4 дні тому

    Thanks a lot , that is epic tips 💯

  • @jodiebrooks4267
    @jodiebrooks4267 4 дні тому

    Static sound is absolutely horrendous. Please redo it. Couldn't hear your words and no subtitles.

  • @Talon6713
    @Talon6713 5 днів тому

    Holy Crap, I went from rank 86th Google to now ranked #1. I'm out ranking Nike, Hoka, and New Balance.

  • @StriderGTS
    @StriderGTS 5 днів тому

    Oh wow, that worked immediately!

  • @robertfalco3611
    @robertfalco3611 5 днів тому

    I think he is trying to say that means clickbait can rank lol

  • @RetroMusicMan369
    @RetroMusicMan369 5 днів тому

    It must be a joke. The sound isn’t working so his advice isn’t heard. 😂

  • @user-rw7xd7qy3j
    @user-rw7xd7qy3j 5 днів тому

    Audio doesn't work. Can't hear anything

  • @iocfaith
    @iocfaith 5 днів тому

    Audio isn't perfect tho

  • @iocfaith
    @iocfaith 5 днів тому

    Awesome tip. Tried it and I'm ranking #1

  • @user-dm9uz4xu4s
    @user-dm9uz4xu4s 5 днів тому

    This has been such a great series!!!!

  • @user-dm9uz4xu4s
    @user-dm9uz4xu4s 5 днів тому

    this is so scary! 10/10 no bueno.

  • @KathyLongSEO
    @KathyLongSEO 6 днів тому

    happened to my client, and we got unverified, not suspended. I tested this just now, BTW, and it had no effect. Hopefully, Google fixed it.

  • @tombnguyen
    @tombnguyen 6 днів тому

    I can't do it. That's a black hat tactic to me. Google's going to eventually realize that they made a mistake and start busting some folks.

    • @WhitesparkCa
      @WhitesparkCa 5 днів тому

      sounds like the right choice to me!

    • @user-dm9uz4xu4s
      @user-dm9uz4xu4s 5 днів тому

      @@WhitesparkCa I love that you still gave everyone the option though - Darren cracks me up!!! ....... here is the information do with it what you will ...... ☺

  • @cristinamendoza662
    @cristinamendoza662 6 днів тому

    Lots of value, thanks!

  • @Aihorseracingpredictor
    @Aihorseracingpredictor 6 днів тому

    So if I drag my pin exactly where google says is the centre of town / suburb this should help rankings also as in the closest business to that area?

    • @WhitesparkCa
      @WhitesparkCa 6 днів тому

      Yes, that will help you rank in that area around the centre of town, but not in the whole city. I don't recommend doing this. The suspension risk is too high.

    • @thencandesigns
      @thencandesigns 3 дні тому

      Just because you can doesn't mean you *should*. Darren and Whitespark are doing a good job of reporting this "hack". Certainly, use it with caution 😬

  • @LocalSEOStrategy
    @LocalSEOStrategy 6 днів тому

    Nice. Also great for getting rid of fake GMBs ranking above you.

    • @WhitesparkCa
      @WhitesparkCa 6 днів тому

      Would work. This still opens you up to suspension risk though. You can get your Google account suspended for doing this and it could take down all the GBPs you manage in that account. So if you're going to do this to fight spammy fake listings, do it from a Google account you don't have any GBPs in and that you don't care to lose.

    • @LocalSEOStrategy
      @LocalSEOStrategy 6 днів тому

      @@WhitesparkCa Oh yea. Completely forgot about that. True story.

    • @KathyLongSEO
      @KathyLongSEO 6 днів тому

      That would be nice. There are 16 of them, all by the same person as evidenced by the websites that use the same template and almost identical content, taking up 16 spots and ranking a mile and a half away in the Bay Area. How the heck did they do that? I gave 14 pages of evidence to Google. They did nothing. I just got one taken down finally by submitting a photo AGAIN. It went down in minutes. I think Google might finally be using ai photo recognition. The others are in homes so I don't think it will work for them. I tried on one and it didn't work. Oops. I just gave out a tip to those guys.

    • @KathyLongSEO
      @KathyLongSEO 6 днів тому

      By the way, I got a tip from a friend who works at Google. He said they are inundated with reports. He suggests they have to ignore them because they don't have the time, unless the same listing gets reported on my multiple people. Hint. Hint.

  • @zan0zzza
    @zan0zzza 6 днів тому

    So, if you have a service business, you don't have a physical location but operate within a specific area. Does that mean competitors can't push you out, or can they still affect your business even if it's service-based?

    • @WhitesparkCa
      @WhitesparkCa 6 днів тому

      If your address isn't showing on your profile (SAB), then you don't have a pin that can be dragged by a competitor. But just FYI, your rankings are still "pinned" to the address you verified your business at.

  • @dirtdigger4564
    @dirtdigger4564 6 днів тому

    I think someone did it with my phone number and now I don’t seem to be able to change it back to the correct number

    • @WhitesparkCa
      @WhitesparkCa 6 днів тому

      Someone dragged your phone number to Westmount?! 😄

    • @thencandesigns
      @thencandesigns 3 дні тому

      Go into your GBP panel and change it back. Competitors might change things all the time, you gotta defend your profile 💪

  • @LockedownSEO
    @LockedownSEO 6 днів тому

    I wouldn't recommend people do this -- getting your GMB suspended isn't worth it in the long term. Plus, everyone will do this and Google will notice.

  • @williammoon5808
    @williammoon5808 6 днів тому

    Wow mind blow, that's wild 😆

  • @NorthTonawanda1
    @NorthTonawanda1 6 днів тому

    I can't imagine this working long term. Maybe you should have kept it to yourself, LOL. As soon as everyone starts doing this, the party's over.

    • @WhitesparkCa
      @WhitesparkCa 6 днів тому

      I sincerely hope they shut this down asap.

    • @NorthTonawanda1
      @NorthTonawanda1 6 днів тому

      @@WhitesparkCa --- It seems absurd to me they haven't already.

    • @thencandesigns
      @thencandesigns 3 дні тому

      @@WhitesparkCa, I'm glad you're putting it out there so that hopefully it stops the inverse: bad actors moving your pin to lakes, etc. 🙏

  • @ACTDefenseTV
    @ACTDefenseTV 6 днів тому

    Here's one I don't think you've covered yet: In early 2023 I moved my local martial arts brick and mortar school from our own dedicated location to a shared space with another martial arts school. My Google business profile got marked closed at the old physical address. Is it possible to move my address/GBP to the new location without displacing the GBP of the business we share space with? In other words, can we both have our GBPs in the same physical location? Thanks for your time! Keep up the great work!

    • @TheTowAcademy
      @TheTowAcademy 6 днів тому

      The only way you can have two GBPs at the same location is to have legit suites and separate entrances for each. Which you'll need to verify.

    • @martinstothard7670
      @martinstothard7670 6 днів тому

      You just use for example 21 no street, and 21 A no street is easy. !

    • @WhitesparkCa
      @WhitesparkCa 6 днів тому

      When there are two GBPs at the same address with the same primary category, then it's likely that one of them will get filtered out of the results. The trick to fix this is actually related to this post. You need to drag the pin, but just a little bit. As long as you drag the pin 200 feet away from the other pin, you'll break the filter and can both rank. So yes, you can reopen your GBP and both rank.

  • @jacobsantimaw3402
    @jacobsantimaw3402 6 днів тому

    Would love the spreadsheet checklist

  • @Panagiotis-l4z
    @Panagiotis-l4z 7 днів тому

    This video is very helpful for business owners who receive fake reviews. There are so many videos on UA-cam about this topic. However, I have not seen any videos that try to help customers who post honest negative Google reviews that the business owners hide them?

  • @davidmaes9281
    @davidmaes9281 7 днів тому

    Just happened to me and now Google has suspended my account and won’t allow me to get my GMB page back. Worse, because my account was attached to all my clients, they suspended all of them as well.

  • @claydawson9449
    @claydawson9449 7 днів тому

    This just happened to a client of mine last week. Pin was maliciously moved over an hour away. Upon editing it back to the correct location, re-verification was triggered. Ridiculous. Contacting Google was useless. The client now has to re-verify. However, we did suggest an edit and moved it back to the correct location but the account is still quasi unverified as the client does not want to call Google. This issue needs to be fixed ASAP.

    • @WhitesparkCa
      @WhitesparkCa 6 днів тому

      Yeah it's ridiculous! We have a free video verification checklist here if your client needs some guidance: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y-2qWgbl8fXSSoPWn7K7_9rym8qywBGMYuexuFMVe-c/

    • @claydawson9449
      @claydawson9449 6 днів тому

      @@WhitesparkCa Thank you! Appreciate all the value you provide! I did sign my business up for the Whitespark GBP monitoring/management. I will start adding that into my GBP optimization package for my clients. Thank you for the great content!

  • @muzahidihsan
    @muzahidihsan 7 днів тому

    Certainly! Could you please clarify if there is any distinction between citation and directory submission?

  • @OKHogan
    @OKHogan 7 днів тому

    Love it Darren and Anne😎

    • @OKHogan
      @OKHogan 7 днів тому

      When you opened pages what platform were you in Darren, GMB or Wordpress Webpage or what?

    • @user-dm9uz4xu4s
      @user-dm9uz4xu4s 5 днів тому

      @@OKHogan I believe that would be WordPress ☺

  • @Go-VHE
    @Go-VHE 7 днів тому

    sorry but google's review system needs to be changed. you should have to produce a receipt or a contract from the business before reviewing them. it should be like the Ebay feedback system - you can only leave feedback for relevant transactions.

  • @onlyfortamilsongs7441
    @onlyfortamilsongs7441 7 днів тому

    Google how much days take to remove the review

  • @joeroza6771
    @joeroza6771 7 днів тому

    I get the QR code on both my ipad and my iphone. Won’t let me even take a video. Any help would be great.

  • @sheiladunphy87
    @sheiladunphy87 8 днів тому

    I would like a copy of the information please

  • @paulfaceymarketing
    @paulfaceymarketing 8 днів тому

    *It would have been better without all the noise in the background where I could barely hear you to pay attention 😂*

  • @danielbrewer7703
    @danielbrewer7703 8 днів тому

    Very helpful video. Might I get that checklist?

  • @ReseaudesProfessionnelsDuQuebe
    @ReseaudesProfessionnelsDuQuebe 8 днів тому

    That is NOT what Google said. They explicitly clarified "we won't index sites that can't *load* on mobile". The exact impact of merely looking abd on mobile is unclear.

  • @christianlecuyer6380
    @christianlecuyer6380 9 днів тому

    Great tips!

  • @georgeb9977
    @georgeb9977 10 днів тому

    The 2-hour drive thing gets tons of online businesses screwed up because they want a huge service area! Great video!