The Local Word
The Hidden SEO Power of Facebook Store Pages
For brands with multiple branches, locations, or franchises, managing a cohesive digital presence can feel like a tightrope walk. You need a unified national voice, but you also need to show up where it matters most: locally. Your national brand page on Facebook is...
Tech Update: AI Insights
Effectively managing the online reputation of a multi-location franchise presents significant complexities. Maintaining brand consistency and identifying specific locations requiring intervention necessitates tools that move beyond basic data aggregation. Our solution...
Tech Update: Google Business Profile Menu’s
We’re excited to announce a major product update: restaurants can now upload their menus directly from the Social Places Listings Suite to Google Business Profiles. This integration goes beyond data sync — it streamlines how your business showcases its offering...
Google’s AI will now be able to handle calls to Local Businesses for you
Imagine searching for a local business like a vet, plumber or even a restaurant, and without picking up the phone, you already have answers about pricing and availability. Google Search’s new AI-powered calling feature makes that happen by contacting businesses on...
Google’s latest core update: What Multi-Location Brands need to know
Google’s latest core update is reshaping how local search works, and Multi-Location Brands are feeling the impact. The message is clear: depth and relevance always wins. So what has changed, why is it so important and how do we stay ahead? Depth and...
What’s New with Local Pages
Our team has been hard at work rolling out a set of powerful new features and enhancements designed to make Local Pages even more impactful—for both your customers and your business. Here’s a detailed look at what’s new: New Feature: Content Workflow for Website We’re...
Level Up Your Local Presence: Announcing Major Enhancements to Our Local Pages and Store Locator!
At Social Places, we're constantly striving to empower businesses to connect with customers where it matters most: locally. We’ve implemented a significant set of updates to our Local Pages and Store Locator features, designed to deliver an even more seamless,...
Google Maps’ AI Upgrade and What It Means for Local Businesses in South Africa
Google Maps has just unveiled a significant upgrade, integrating powerful AI to enhance how users explore and interact with the world around them. We are dedicated to boosting local visibility for businesses across, particularly those with multiple locations, we've...
Social Places makes it’s way to the United Kingdom
EWiF Awards 2025 From client catch-ups to new connections, Quinton’s recent UK trip has been packed with purpose...and a few postcard-worthy moments too. Highlights have included meaningful meetings with current and potential clients, unforgettable moments at the...
Winning Local Search in 2025 with AI: Smarter strategies and our top tips for Multi-Location Brands.
Local search has evolved — and AI is leading the charge. With 46% of Google searches carrying local intent and 76% of those resulting in a physical visit within 24 hours, the opportunity for multi-location businesses is massive. But capturing that intent requires more...