(MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.) — Google is hoping to gain traction for its Local Guides program, the search engine’s answer to sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor. The company is rolling out a points system that ...

Google on Tuesday announced an update to its Local Guides program, which the company put together to get its users to update data in Google Maps and upload photos of local venues. It is changing its ...

Turns out that sometimes, even the very best filters, algorithms, and moderators can’t prevent the worst elements of humanity from ruining it for the rest of us. At least, that’s the case with ...

There are times you can find some weird things going on in Google Search Console while analyzing websites. That just happened again, which led me down a strange rabbit hole leading to even more ...

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 ...

Google is working on a new AI-powered discovery tool that makes it easier to find places, the company announced Friday. The introduction of AI into Maps will make discovery easier by letting users ...

Google is adding generative AI to Maps. The feature's in early access and only available for certain areas and for select Local Guides members, but it looks to be an interesting use of the technology.

Code within the latest beta version of Google Maps indicates that Google could add a chatbot to the app. We speculate that the chatbot could be used for the Local Guides program or possibly other uses ...

“How can I rank better beyond my location?” is a common local SEO question. It’s fairly easy for your local business to be highly visible in Google’s local packs and maps when searching for it while ...