Chris Barnard
@CPBarnard
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Local SEO Analyst at Sterling Sky Inc. Writing out of #Carlsbad CA by way of #Wantagh NY.
Carlsbad, CA
Joined April 2012
Local Search Forum Sponsor @gmbapicom uses Google Business Profile (GBP) as your "Source of Truth" to eliminate operational drag. The GMBAPI Advantage = Zero Learning Curve, Easy Scalability, 24-hr Sync, & Agency Pricing Learn more: https://t.co/PCDZVV7gRW
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Was looking at a Google business profile that got 48% less calls last year compared to 2024. 😱 Why is this happening? Their rankings aren't down - they've actually increased. Look at this mobile search result at the beginning of 2025 compared to today. Here are the major
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If you have Google Business Profile questions - I'm doing an AMA all day over on the SEO subreddit.
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Google AI Overviews local packs are killing local SEO visibility https://t.co/fPdtKRwigo more from @JoyanneHawkins
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Longevity in Local Search: How You Can Keep Rankings High Year After Year
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The SEO Hall of Fame: The Best Employees Show Up Consistently
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I've been tracking AI powered local packs. This horrible feature displaces/replaces the traditional 3-pack. In my write-up about this, I talked about how it's lowering traffic to Google business profiles while increasing clicks to ads. I thought it going down from 3 businesses
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8 Million Users' AI Conversations Sold for Profit by "Privacy" Extensions https://t.co/s2AzfgUvS0
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Privacy browser extensions misled users and sold 8 million AI chat logs, exposing sensitive conversations for profit without consent.
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The AMA with @ClaudiaTomina is LIVE on /localsearch Head over NOW to get your GBP and local SEO questions answered! https://t.co/qdFs1L8teE
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Join the r/localsearch subreddit today at 10 AM ET as @ClaudiaTomina takes over for an AMA about GBP and local search! Bring your questions - this is a great opportunity to get help with the toughest GBP issues Join: https://t.co/CEeUYl9Wwg
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Is Google's AI Calling Your Business? This is going to be a big shake up to how a business answers the phone and provides information. We tested the system calling around for a haircut pricing and availability - what we learned was eye opening if you have a salon, auto repair
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Why are we getting 0 leads? Why has our lead volume tanked? Which is better automated bidding or max per lead? Get answers to your LSA questions today!🙏
I am doing a Google Local Service Ads (LSAs) focused AMA today. If you have questions or anything I can help with, add them here 👇 https://t.co/aj5J3pyM0R
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Our clients site TANKED in the Google August Spam Update... Poll Question: If your rankings dropped tomorrow without you touching anything, what would you blame?
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Our clients site TANKED in the Google August Spam Update... but here is the mystery: ❌ They didn't use Al content. ❌ They didn't build any new spam links. ❌ ...
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Got Local SEO questions? Get answers from an OG 👇
I'm over on Reddit today answering all your LocalSEO, Content, Onsite & Community questions! Come join me! https://t.co/LygzVTjaUh
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Head over to Reddit NOW to ask @EeanOvens ANYTHING about Local SEO and yes CTR manipulation! https://t.co/d7BKfeY4Fr
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Today at 10am ET - Join @EeanOvens over on the r/localseo as he discusses 3-pack rankings, CTR manipulation, automations and more! https://t.co/CEeUYl9Wwg
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AMA with local search legend @GregGifford happening RIGHT NOW on r/localsearch https://t.co/MRM2pCYaWK Don't miss your chance to ask Greg anything! 🎤 😎
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Today! Bring your questions for @GregGifford to the r/localsearch Reddit channel for an AMA at 11 AM ET! Greg been working in Local SEO for years, helping businesses and agencies win with Google Business Profiles, organic optimization, and link building. You might also know him
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AMA Happening RIGHT NOW with @danaditomaso on Reddit. Get your questions on data, analytics, and running a successful agency answered by one of the smartest in the SEO game 🔥 https://t.co/JbF3NBIJqa
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Today: Check out the AMA on r/localsearch with @danaditomaso of Kick Point & Analytics Playbook. Dana is our go-to for all questions GA4 and Tag Manager - and will be speaking at LocalU Global in January! Be sure to go post your questions today starting at 1:00 PM ET.
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Really honored to have an article in @think_localogy this week. Client interviews/stories are changing the game when it comes to creating content. Whether you're a plumber or a personal injury lawyer, this content can work for you. Learn how: https://t.co/oJHOpBA0I1
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We just finalized the lineup for LocalU Global in January, and I am stoked for this group! 🎤 Emcee @darrenshaw_ 🧠 @danaditomaso 🧪 @kylebot1997 💡 @wilreynolds 📝 @seo_notebook ⭐ @ColanNielsen ... and ME! Early Bird Alert! Tickets are only $99 til mid-December - don't
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.@YouTubeTV LFG
YouTube TV customers: go to https://t.co/thEUtGNysz now to get ESPN back so you can watch College GameDay and all of this weekend's CFB matchups on ESPN and ABC.
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✅ Head over to Reddit NOW to get your 🔥 GBP questions answered by Diamond Product Expert @StefanSomborac Any question big or small, Stefan will be answering them all day! 😎 👉
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Join my colleague GBP Platinum expert @StefanSomborac TOMORROW October 14th for a GBP AMA Get your Google Business Profile questions answered. Visit https://t.co/CEeUYl9Wwg on 10/14 at 10AM ET and bring your questions!
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