GBP Suspensions, AIO Overviews & New Best Practices for AI-Era Local SEO and Reviews

04:05 - Google Forum Suspensions: What’s Going On? 12:59 - AI Overviews Are Changing Local SERPs 21:11 - Emerging Best Practices for AI-Era Local SEO 35:00 - Review Strategy, Brand Mentions & Third-Party Sites 40:00 - The Local Business Secret: Just Answer the Phone! In this episode of the Near Memo, Greg Sterling and Mike Blumenthal discuss Google's evolving approach to suspensions, verification, and local SEO. They explore the impact of AI overviews on brand visibility, review strategies, and the critical importance of customer service in an automated world. Whether you're a local business owner, marketer, or SEO pro, this is essential listening.