The Local Word
Google Maps Gemini: New Era for Real-Time Discovery
Google has officially reimagined Maps with its new Gemini-powered experience, transforming it from a turn-by-turn tool into a real-time, discovery-driven navigation engine. This shift moves...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...