Claudia Tomina
@claudiatomina.bsky.social
Local SEO | Platinum Google Business Profile Expert | Founder of Reputation Arm
Testing videos with Gemini. @clairecarlile.bsky.social @krystaltaing.bsky.social @elizabethrule.bsky.social @crystalhorton.bsky.social are all jumping for joy at PES 2025 😆
October 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Testing videos with Gemini. @clairecarlile.bsky.social @krystaltaing.bsky.social @elizabethrule.bsky.social @crystalhorton.bsky.social are all jumping for joy at PES 2025 😆
New Updates on Google
The “About” section on mobile now highlights visitor-confirmed attributes—with public-facing percentages.
You’ll now see:
• Confirmed by 94% of 17 visitors
• Confirmed by business owner
Branded searches have tons of new updates! Google keeps rolling them out.
The “About” section on mobile now highlights visitor-confirmed attributes—with public-facing percentages.
You’ll now see:
• Confirmed by 94% of 17 visitors
• Confirmed by business owner
Branded searches have tons of new updates! Google keeps rolling them out.
July 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
New Updates on Google
The “About” section on mobile now highlights visitor-confirmed attributes—with public-facing percentages.
You’ll now see:
• Confirmed by 94% of 17 visitors
• Confirmed by business owner
Branded searches have tons of new updates! Google keeps rolling them out.
The “About” section on mobile now highlights visitor-confirmed attributes—with public-facing percentages.
You’ll now see:
• Confirmed by 94% of 17 visitors
• Confirmed by business owner
Branded searches have tons of new updates! Google keeps rolling them out.
Noticed a new addition on the Knowledge Panel: “Get There.”
April 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Noticed a new addition on the Knowledge Panel: “Get There.”
👀 Google rolled out a new branded search layout for restaurants (mobile app only for now), and it's packed with AI-driven features.
📸 “Preview this place” carousel:
📝 “What’s new” shows Google Posts
📱 “Updates” pulls in social content
🎥 Short-form video carousel
💡 “Learn something specific”
📸 “Preview this place” carousel:
📝 “What’s new” shows Google Posts
📱 “Updates” pulls in social content
🎥 Short-form video carousel
💡 “Learn something specific”
March 31, 2025 at 6:08 PM
👀 Google rolled out a new branded search layout for restaurants (mobile app only for now), and it's packed with AI-driven features.
📸 “Preview this place” carousel:
📝 “What’s new” shows Google Posts
📱 “Updates” pulls in social content
🎥 Short-form video carousel
💡 “Learn something specific”
📸 “Preview this place” carousel:
📝 “What’s new” shows Google Posts
📱 “Updates” pulls in social content
🎥 Short-form video carousel
💡 “Learn something specific”
Google just added new review attributes—could they influence Ask Maps questions?
Now users can share:
• Wait times
• Noise level
• Group size suitability
• Seating options
More options mean more data feeding into preset Ask Maps questions.
Now users can share:
• Wait times
• Noise level
• Group size suitability
• Seating options
More options mean more data feeding into preset Ask Maps questions.
February 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Google just added new review attributes—could they influence Ask Maps questions?
Now users can share:
• Wait times
• Noise level
• Group size suitability
• Seating options
More options mean more data feeding into preset Ask Maps questions.
Now users can share:
• Wait times
• Noise level
• Group size suitability
• Seating options
More options mean more data feeding into preset Ask Maps questions.
Looks like The "Chat" option to set up Text Message or WhatsApp is now available for businesses to configure globally. These show up on mobile search but do not show up in the Maps app (yet) unless you're in Brazil.
February 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Looks like The "Chat" option to set up Text Message or WhatsApp is now available for businesses to configure globally. These show up on mobile search but do not show up in the Maps app (yet) unless you're in Brazil.
If you are interested in learning about running offers on Google maps and You tube Shorts for your local business check out my latest blog at @searchengineland.bsky.social. Just Search Google Search Trends Every Restaurant Needs to Know in 2025 search engine land
January 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
If you are interested in learning about running offers on Google maps and You tube Shorts for your local business check out my latest blog at @searchengineland.bsky.social. Just Search Google Search Trends Every Restaurant Needs to Know in 2025 search engine land
Google’s New AI-Driven Lists in Detroit
Google Maps is testing AI-powered Lists, curating trending restaurants & local favorites.
Greater Detroit Gems
Greater Detroit: Top List
Greater Detroit: Trending
Google Maps is testing AI-powered Lists, curating trending restaurants & local favorites.
Greater Detroit Gems
Greater Detroit: Top List
Greater Detroit: Trending
January 29, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Google’s New AI-Driven Lists in Detroit
Google Maps is testing AI-powered Lists, curating trending restaurants & local favorites.
Greater Detroit Gems
Greater Detroit: Top List
Greater Detroit: Trending
Google Maps is testing AI-powered Lists, curating trending restaurants & local favorites.
Greater Detroit Gems
Greater Detroit: Top List
Greater Detroit: Trending
Another common sense update made to the menu / service url inside GBPs.
January 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Another common sense update made to the menu / service url inside GBPs.
Google Business Profile just made managing menus easier with a few simple, but effective, updates:
1️⃣ Drag-and-Drop Reordering
2️⃣ Move Items Between Sections
3️⃣ Batch Price Editing
Not flashy, but these updates save time and reduce headaches. @rustybrick.com
1️⃣ Drag-and-Drop Reordering
2️⃣ Move Items Between Sections
3️⃣ Batch Price Editing
Not flashy, but these updates save time and reduce headaches. @rustybrick.com
January 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Google Business Profile just made managing menus easier with a few simple, but effective, updates:
1️⃣ Drag-and-Drop Reordering
2️⃣ Move Items Between Sections
3️⃣ Batch Price Editing
Not flashy, but these updates save time and reduce headaches. @rustybrick.com
1️⃣ Drag-and-Drop Reordering
2️⃣ Move Items Between Sections
3️⃣ Batch Price Editing
Not flashy, but these updates save time and reduce headaches. @rustybrick.com
Search "seo experts predictions 2025 brightlocal" to catch the entire article!
January 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Search "seo experts predictions 2025 brightlocal" to catch the entire article!
🚨 New GBP Feature Alert: Easily manage special hours across multiple locations with Google’s latest feature!
To learn more about how it works, including important tips and limitations, check out my full LinkedIn post. @rustybrick.com
To learn more about how it works, including important tips and limitations, check out my full LinkedIn post. @rustybrick.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🚨 New GBP Feature Alert: Easily manage special hours across multiple locations with Google’s latest feature!
To learn more about how it works, including important tips and limitations, check out my full LinkedIn post. @rustybrick.com
To learn more about how it works, including important tips and limitations, check out my full LinkedIn post. @rustybrick.com
I’m so excited about my new @googlesearch.bsky.social swag!
January 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I’m so excited about my new @googlesearch.bsky.social swag!
Just back from the @Google Restaurant Influencer event in NYC. The conversations were sharp, solutions-focused, and aimed at driving real impact for small business owners. I’ll be sharing insights soon, including strategies for using GBP and YouTube ShortsStay tuned. #GoogleRestaurantSummit
January 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Just back from the @Google Restaurant Influencer event in NYC. The conversations were sharp, solutions-focused, and aimed at driving real impact for small business owners. I’ll be sharing insights soon, including strategies for using GBP and YouTube ShortsStay tuned. #GoogleRestaurantSummit
Google’s updated process is making it harder for businesses to get verified if they fail the first few attempts.
📹 Video Verification-fail it, and you’re stuck in a slow loop of document submissions and live video calls.
🚩 Biggest issue? Signage. No signage = no pass
@rustybrick.com
#localseo
📹 Video Verification-fail it, and you’re stuck in a slow loop of document submissions and live video calls.
🚩 Biggest issue? Signage. No signage = no pass
@rustybrick.com
#localseo
January 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Google’s updated process is making it harder for businesses to get verified if they fail the first few attempts.
📹 Video Verification-fail it, and you’re stuck in a slow loop of document submissions and live video calls.
🚩 Biggest issue? Signage. No signage = no pass
@rustybrick.com
#localseo
📹 Video Verification-fail it, and you’re stuck in a slow loop of document submissions and live video calls.
🚩 Biggest issue? Signage. No signage = no pass
@rustybrick.com
#localseo
If you are wondering how to manage your photos on Google Maps. Click on the the cover photo and from there you will see the Manage your photos button. For some reason it was removed from edit area.
January 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
If you are wondering how to manage your photos on Google Maps. Click on the the cover photo and from there you will see the Manage your photos button. For some reason it was removed from edit area.
Google Business Profile update: Restaurants can now "add to menu" by uploading additional menus as PDFs without replacing the current one. A simple, effective way to manage main, catering or drink menus. 🌮🍪
#GoogleBusinessProfile #RestaurantMarketing #googlemaps @rustybrick.com
#GoogleBusinessProfile #RestaurantMarketing #googlemaps @rustybrick.com
January 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Google Business Profile update: Restaurants can now "add to menu" by uploading additional menus as PDFs without replacing the current one. A simple, effective way to manage main, catering or drink menus. 🌮🍪
#GoogleBusinessProfile #RestaurantMarketing #googlemaps @rustybrick.com
#GoogleBusinessProfile #RestaurantMarketing #googlemaps @rustybrick.com
AI review overviews are now showing up in the maps carrousel often times highlighting menu items or attributes like vegan or outdoor seating.
January 5, 2025 at 1:38 AM
AI review overviews are now showing up in the maps carrousel often times highlighting menu items or attributes like vegan or outdoor seating.
Two reviews—one 5-star 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and one 1-star ⭕⭕⭕⭕—were recently removed from two different Google Business Profiles. The common factor? Both contained no text, only emojis.
Google’s review algorithm flags emojis, surprisingly they lack substance. regardless of whether it’s positive or negative. 😂😜😍🤩
Google’s review algorithm flags emojis, surprisingly they lack substance. regardless of whether it’s positive or negative. 😂😜😍🤩
December 18, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Two reviews—one 5-star 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and one 1-star ⭕⭕⭕⭕—were recently removed from two different Google Business Profiles. The common factor? Both contained no text, only emojis.
Google’s review algorithm flags emojis, surprisingly they lack substance. regardless of whether it’s positive or negative. 😂😜😍🤩
Google’s review algorithm flags emojis, surprisingly they lack substance. regardless of whether it’s positive or negative. 😂😜😍🤩
Google posts are showing up in the overview tab with photos and videos on maps!! I really hope this sticks. Photos, videos, reviews and now posts! 💥
December 7, 2024 at 1:58 AM
Google posts are showing up in the overview tab with photos and videos on maps!! I really hope this sticks. Photos, videos, reviews and now posts! 💥
I think I just found my new sales pitch!
This could happen to your business if you don’t have Reputation Arm monitor your GBP.
This could happen to your business if you don’t have Reputation Arm monitor your GBP.
December 6, 2024 at 3:16 AM
I think I just found my new sales pitch!
This could happen to your business if you don’t have Reputation Arm monitor your GBP.
This could happen to your business if you don’t have Reputation Arm monitor your GBP.
Google Maps now lets you search businesses by specific hours. Finally, planning Friday night dinners just got easier.
December 6, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Google Maps now lets you search businesses by specific hours. Finally, planning Friday night dinners just got easier.
It looks like the AI overview is trained to be polite when mentioning the negatives. I do notice that there is no AI overviews on a business that is 3.0 stars or less. Pretty smart!
December 4, 2024 at 5:50 PM
It looks like the AI overview is trained to be polite when mentioning the negatives. I do notice that there is no AI overviews on a business that is 3.0 stars or less. Pretty smart!
Google guide's have recognition for for their foodie expertise. One guide has 15 Italian restaurant reviews and another 6 steakhouse reviews. Google’s like, This person eats pasta for a hobby, trust their opinion on the carbonara.
Google’s new review feature is basically creating mini influencers? 🤔
Google’s new review feature is basically creating mini influencers? 🤔
December 4, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Google guide's have recognition for for their foodie expertise. One guide has 15 Italian restaurant reviews and another 6 steakhouse reviews. Google’s like, This person eats pasta for a hobby, trust their opinion on the carbonara.
Google’s new review feature is basically creating mini influencers? 🤔
Google’s new review feature is basically creating mini influencers? 🤔