I was Got Banned From FB Group?

Hey Tim
Hope you're doing great
2-3 days ago I posted that I need someone who can verify GMBs for rank and rent and that post got approved but when I get notifications of comments i was got banned!
May I know the reason if it's mistake I really pardon for it but i truly need a person for my client to verify GMBs
can you kindly make a look at the matter.

Here is my Fb profile link:

Assistance with Post Publishing Issue in Your Facebook Group

Hi @Tim Kahlert ,

I hope this message finds you well.

I am a member of your Facebook group, Local SEO Strategies & Google Business Profile Help with Tim Kahlert. I recently attempted to publish a post in the group where I shared some of my experiences, but it seems the post was not published.

I want to clarify that I did not include any content related to promoting my services or anything against the group rules. I am curious to understand why this might be happening and if there’s something I can do to resolve the issue.

Your guidance and help with this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your time and support.

Best regards,
Rahul

Google's December 2024 Spam Update

The Google 2024 December Update is rolling out.

Here is what I found out:

The March Core Update in 2024 caused big problems for many websites, including mine. My website's visibility dropped by 99%!

There was no penalty or security issue—it felt like being blocked for no clear reason. Nobody seemed to talk about it. I added a screenshot from Google Search Console (GSC) to show how this update affected websites.

I looked into reports from other people on the Google support forum. They also saw similar drops—huge drop, small spike, then another drop. Now, the December 2024 Spam Update seems to have fixed this.

I even spoke with a few website owners, and some said they didn’t do anything because they didn’t know what to do. Their websites, like mine, were perfectly fine. I didn’t use AI or do anything shady with content.


I’ll probably never know what caused this, but it didn’t seem fair.


I’ve added screenshots of other websites that I researched.
All of them went back up after the December update—every single one!

I think the March update was too sensitive and flagged things as spam that weren’t.

google december 2024 spam update findings and results

Is anyone else seeing their visibility go up in the past few days?

  • Question
How to remove an image someone published on my GBP profile?

Four year's back there is a person who published an image which is still appearing on my GBP profile which I want to remove it permanently. I reported that Image multiple times in the past but still its appearing on the profile. Let me know how can I remove it permanently.

Here is the image link: Contributions by Burhan gammeryt

Need effective way for this image removal.
Thanks and regards,
Atul

Incentives in exchange for reviews can be reported now

Google has a new "Report Business Conduct" form that lets you report businesses that offer incentives in exchange for reviews or pressure people to leave reviews.

Quote Google:
If you believe a business is offering incentives in exchange for reviews, or pressuring people to leave reviews, you can use this form to report a concern.

What do you think?

report businesses that offer incentives in exchange for Google reviews report form

Review study: Insights From 1,200 Consumers: How Reviews Drive Local SEO Success

Hey guys, so for those interested in a webinar about how reviews drive local SEO success, check this out:

On December 18, 2024, at 2 PM ET, GatherUp will share insights from a survey of 1,200 Americans, revealing how reviews shape consumer trust and local SEO performance. Reviews are critical in today’s digital world, directly impacting buying decisions and local business reputation.

The webinar will cover key findings about what makes reviews trustworthy, where consumers look for reviews, and why recency and personalization are becoming more important. Experts will also explain how businesses can improve their responses to reviews, turning negative feedback into opportunities for customer retention.

The event will include discussions about managing reviews ethically, the role of AI in review responses, and the risks of practices like review gating or fake reviews. The goal is to provide practical strategies for agencies and SEO professionals to help their clients succeed.

A live Q&A will follow the presentation, giving attendees a chance to ask questions and get specific advice. Registration is open for this session, which offers fresh data and actionable insights to strengthen local reputation strategies.

Here is a link to sign up: Insights From 1,200 Consumers: How Reviews Drive Local SEO Success

  • Question
GBP Multi-location Phone Number

I am managing a car wash business GBPs. They have 19 GBP now. Within a few months, they will acquire more carwash sites.

Now they want to use only one single corporate phone number for all of their GBP. So that they can monitor 24 hours all the customer's quires. its more scalable using one single corporate phone number and answering all customer's questions. I recommended that they use a unique local phone number for each location. I also explain how it would affect the map ranking if they one single corporate phone number. And also about the NAP consistency.

Is there any way or any solution to how they would make it more scalable to answer customer queries?
How should I handle it?

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