Local SEO - The Expert’s Guide
Episodes
The 2026 Google Business Profile Review Trends You Can’t Ignore | Claudia Tomina
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had a customer swear they left a 5-star review, but it never appears or vanishes without a trace? With sophisticated artificial intelligence and ...
Is SEO Screwed? Lily Ray on Google’s CRACKDOWN For 2026
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Google's increasingly aggressive crackdowns and harsher core updates are significantly impacting Local SEO and AI search professionals. Medium to Smal...
Is SEO Screwed? Lily Ray on Google's CRACKDOWN For 2026
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Google's increasingly aggressive crackdowns and harsher core updates are significantly impacting Local SEO and AI search professionals. Medium to Smal...
Google Business Profile Violations Google ACTUALLY Punishes
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Google Business Profile suspensions, disappearing reviews, and sudden listing removals are happening more often than ever, and most business owners ha...
AI is Quietly Taking Over Local SEO! No One’s Ready for This
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is changing local SEO fast—and your Google visibility may be shrinking even if rankings haven’t dropped. Using data from 179 Google Business Pr...
How Local Businesses Can Rank on Google With YouTube
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET Webinar: How Local Businesses Can Rank on Google With YouTube with Jeremy Vest Discover how local businesses can l...
The Future of SEO: What Google Won’t Tell You (But We Will)
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dive deep into the evolving world of SEO with expert insights! Learn why traditional SEO tactics are dead, how Forbes' strategy crumbled, and the new ...
Surviving Local SEO in 2026: 3 Major Threats You Must Prepare For
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Local SEO is changing fast! For more 👉🏻 https://www.sterlingsky.ca/the-state-of-local-seo-in-2026/ Learn about the 3 major threats facing busine...
Ranking in Google’s AI Results in 2026 with Mike King
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive session, we’re joined by Mike King, one of the sharpest minds in search, to unpack the wildest shifts happening in Google’s AI-p...
We Thought Press Releases Were Dead for Local SEO. We Were Wrong.
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We thought press releases were dead for Local SEO, but new tests prove they're a powerful, overlooked strategy! For more 👉🏻 https://www.sterling...
The Fastest Way to Rank for ‘Near Me’ on Google Maps in 2025
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with 'near me' rankings on Google Maps? Our groundbreaking study of 8,000+ businesses across 200 cities uncovers 6 crucial, data-backed fac...
7 Ways to Turn 1-Star Google Reviews Into More Sales
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Got a 1-star Google review? Don’t panic—turn it into profit! Learn 7 proven strategies to handle negative reviews, build customer loyalty, and pro...
Skip navigation Search Create Avatar image Local SEO in 2025: 5 Hacks to Stay Ahead of the Competition
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📈 Want to boost your Google rankings without hiring an SEO agency? This video reveals easy, actionable strategies that deliver real results—from ...
The Shocking Truth About Local SEO Costs
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔍 Why Is SEO So Expensive? A Deep Dive into Real Costs and Risky Tactics Think SEO is pricey? This video reveals the hidden costs behind top-tier ...
10 Local SEO Tricks That Sound Crazy But Work Like Magic
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we reveal 10 local SEO tricks that sound crazy but work wonders to boost your rankings and get you noticed. From all caps in title tags...
SEO Insider Tips from a Multi-Million Dollar Agency Founder
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
September 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET Webinar: Mastering ROI in SEO: Insider Tips from a Multi-Million Dollar Agency Founder Join us for an exclusive ...
9 Game-Changing Google Business Profile Verification Tips
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google Business Profile verification can be frustrating, but we've got you covered with 9 insider tips that will save you hours and make your verifica...
Mastering On-Page SEO: Kyle Roof Shares The Secrets You’re Missing
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Master On-Page SEO: Kyle Roof Shares The Secrets You’re Missing Date & Time: August 26, 2025 - 9:00 AM ET Duration: 1 Hour Speaker: Kyle Roof...
5 Secrets Google Won’t Tell You About Local SEO
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover 5 insider Google Maps SEO secrets they don’t want you to know. From keyword boosts in business names to hidden ranking killers, we share re...
Why Local Businesses Fail at SEO and How to Fix It Fast
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with local SEO despite all your marketing efforts? This video uncovers hidden ranking killers—like business location issues, keyword tric...
How to Fight Fake Reviews in 2025: Proven Tactics from Experts
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show Links: 1. Google Reporting Tool https://support.google.com/business/answer/4596773?hl=en 2. Review Gating Widget https://publicwww.com/ 3. G...
Don’t Offer Local SEO Until You See This Strategy
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to grow a successful local SEO agency without contracts, gimmicks, or generic hacks. For more 👉https://www.sterlingsky.ca/starting-local-...
Top 5 Local SEO Tools That Drive Real Results
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we reveal essential SEO tools to help you boost your rankings, optimize content, and track progress effectively. Discover Local Falco...
SEO for Lawyers in 2025 Surviving AI, Winning Google & Getting More Clients
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Register: https://localu.org/webinar-june/ Date & Time: June 25, 2025 - 12:30 PM ET Duration: 2 Hours Speaker: Chris Dreyer & Joy Hawkins ...
The #1 Local SEO Blueprint to Dominate Your Market
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with content that doesn’t rank? Learn the overlooked SEO tactics that actually work—like using real stories, strategic link building, a...
From $0 to $220M: Local SEO Strategies That Built a Home Services Empire
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date & Time: May 28,2025 - 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 Hour Speaker: Tommy Mello & Joy Hawkins In this exclusive interview, we sit down with T...
How I Saw Google’s Future at Google I/O: Noah Learner
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date & Time: May 23 ,2025 - 2:30 PM ET Speaker: Noah Learner & Joy Hawkins At Google I/O this week, Noah Learner explored the latest updat...
The Ultimate Checklist to Boost Your Google Business Profile
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One hidden setting in your Google Business Profile could be killing your local rankings. This video breaks down the key profile fixes—from choosing ...
Top 7 Local SEO Mistakes You’re Probably Making
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn from 7 costly local SEO mistakes that can destroy your rankings—like review gating, overusing AI images, or ignoring mobile rankings. See real...
Top 3 Free Local SEO Tools You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore three free tools that can save you time and improve your local SEO strategy. For more 👉🏻https://www.sterlingsky.ca/t...
SEO in 2025 Surviving the AI Overview Crisis
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date & Time: April 8,2025 - 11:00 AM ET Duration: 1 Hour Speaker: Wil Reynolds & Joy Hawkins Webinar Sponsor: Langan Financial Group If ...
Unlock 5 Local SEO Hacks: Skyrocket Your Traffic & Profits!
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover 5 powerful local SEO hacks you probably haven’t tried—one can boost your rankings in just 10 minutes! Learn how to optimize footers, targ...
How I Doubled My Sales Using These 4 Local SEO Tactics
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how four powerful SEO tactics transformed a law firm’s lead generation, expanding their reach and boosting revenue. From practitioner listi...
ChatGPT vs. Google: Is AI Search the Future or Just a Fad?
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is ChatGPT search really a threat to Google or just hype? We dive into real-world data, comparing Google vs. ChatGPT traffic, and reveal how small bus...
The Shocking Truth About Google Business Profile Rankings
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Having multiple Google listings might seem like a traffic booster, but it could actually be hurting your rankings. In this case study, an orthodontist...
Why Is Google Highlighting 7-Year-Old Negative Reviews?
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are outdated Google reviews hurting your business? For more 👉🏻https://www.sterlingsky.ca/why-google-highlights-old-negative-reviews/ This video ...
How I Ranked #1 with Photos: My Local SEO Case Study
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Using stock photos can hurt your SEO if Google already has copies of the same image elsewhere. For more 👉🏻 https://www.sterlingsky.ca/stock-phot...
Is Google Penalizing AI Content? Why 200 AI Pages Failed for Local SEO
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
an publishing hundreds of AI-generated service area pages skyrocket your site's SEO? Not always! In this video, we explore a real-world case where a b...
"How to Get Instant Traffic with This Local SEO Shortcut "
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does Listing Business Hours Affect Google Rankings? For more 👉🏻 https://www.sterlingsky.ca/is-listing-business-hours-crucial-for-rankings/ Is yo...
Google’s New "Diversity Update" is DESTROYING Multi-Location Businesses! Here is Your Survival Plan
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google’s latest Diversity Update is shaking up search rankings, causing businesses to lose traffic. If your company appears in the local pack, your ...
How to use Reddit to Rank Higher on Google
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how Reddit can boost your SEO, even with nofollow links! Discover a tested strategy that helped a site jump from position 25 to 10 on Google wit...
The Secret to Ranking for 'Near Me' Searches Instantly
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to boost your rankings for "near me" searches on Google! Despite Google's proximity-based algorithm, adding "near me" or "near you" to URLs,...
Exposing the Local SEO Scam of Negative Review Removal Services
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses often pay thousands to remove negative Google reviews, but shady tactics are at play. This video uncovers h...
Parasite SEO: This Insanely Spammy SEO Tactic that WORKS (and Probably Shouldn’t)
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can risky SEO tactics like CTR manipulation, parasite SEO, and fake engagement really boost your Google rankings? We tested these controversial method...
Local SEO Hack: Does CTR Manipulation Work Long-Term?
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can manipulating Google rankings with fake clicks work? We tested this with a restaurant’s Google Business Profile. The result? A temporary boost fo...
The Secret Local SEO Trends That Experts Aren’t Sharing
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we explore significant 2024 updates to local SEO, including Google’s “Review Jail,” new filtering mechanisms for fake reviews, an...
I Cracked the Code: How to Measure the REAL Value of a Backlink
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Local SEO: The Experts Guide Ep 2 This video reveals groundbreaking insights on measuring the true value of backlinks, debunking the over-reliance on ...
🚀 The Truth About Link Building, Indexing & Citations That Will Change Your SEO Strategy
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover groundbreaking insights on how link building truly impacts local SEO and Google rankings, based on three years of extensive testing. In this ...