197: Google Maps Has a Terrible Spam Problem

Today: We go deep into one of Google’s biggest spam problems — one that is directly affecting the results of digital marketers in the services industry. Plus: Snapchat launches its first Mini app. TikTok gets caught up in a 5G fight. And — it’s not just you…. Search Console data is lagging big-time. Again.

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Sources

1. https://wersm.com/google-is-banning-ads-on-covid-19-conspiracy-theory-websites/
2. https://www.seroundtable.com/google-partners-rewards-is-back-notification-29798.html
3. https://docs.marketo.com/display/public/DOCS/Release+Notes%3A+July+%2720
4. https://www.seroundtable.com/google-local-algorithm-weighs-business-names-too-highly-29795.html
5. https://twitter.com/Marie_Haynes/status/1285184427568640001
6. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/snapchat-launches-meditation-tool-from-headspace-the-first-of-its-new-mini/581939/

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