Local Marketing Institute Podcast
Equip yourself with practical, trustworthy digital marketing tactics for local business. Learn from the best local marketers in the world how to get more customers using Google My Business, Facebook, email marketing, social media, local search, digital advertising and more. Whether you run a small business, nationwide chain / franchise, or are a marketing agency, each episode will help you grow your business. No shiny objects, minutia, or questionable tactics that can damage your business. Just practical, effective, and proven digital marketing strategies that will really move the needle on your business.
Local Marketing Institute Podcast
Local SEO and Marketing Q&A Session February 13, 2026
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Local Marketing Institute
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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Each week, Greg and Ben answer your questions on digital marketing for local businesses … local search engine optimization (SEO), Google Business Profile, social media, email marketing, websites, online advertising and more.
Updates and Questions
- Local Searches on Google Chrome on mobile are disappearing in the Personal Injury space.
- Purchases from Etsy can now be made directly from AI Mode.
- Google deprecates short names for GBP.
- You can access LocalU Nashville video content by paid subscription.
- LocalU in Dallas in October 2026.
- New “Insights” feature in GBP.
- Google Posts bug now fixed.
- Can “Popular times” apply to an SAB?
- Is Bing still worth optimising for?
- How do I verify my business if my lease doesn’t allow me to put up permanent signage?
- What is the most I can do to fully optimize my GBP?
- What would cause a listing to become unverified?
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