Clique relaxation problems are important extension versions of the maximum clique problem with extensive real-world applications. Although lots of studies focus on designing local search algorithms ...

Google published a research paper describing how it extracts “services offered” information from local business sites to add it to business profiles in Google Maps and Search. The algorithm describes ...

If your business isn't open 24/7, Google does not recommend you change your business listing to be open 24 hours per day. Google recently updated its local search ranking algorithm to strengthen its ...

Earlier this month we covered a report from Sterling Sky that said the Google Local search ranking algorithm now uses if a location is open as part of its local ranking system. Google's Search Liaison ...

Motif-based graph local clustering is a popular method for graph mining tasks due to its various applications, such as community detection, network optimization and graph learning. However, the ...

Google Search Liaison confirms 'openness' has recently become a 'stronger' ranking signal for local search. Listing false 24/7 hours may backfire as Google adjusts ranking signals. Keeping operating ...

There are reports of a major local search ranking change with Google Maps and Local Search results. The reports of this local search algorithm update started to funnel in over the weekend, with some ...

Local SEO is a powerful tool to help your ideal audience find you faster and easier by bringing you to the top of their search results. This article serves as a six-step guide to help you get started ...