Local Online Business Listing Hijacking | Protecting Your Identity

Hijackers and spammers can create havoc for legitimate local businesses. They’re also big trouble for the local search industry and can negatively impact entire categories of businesses in your area.

Many local search platforms don’t offer adequate solutions to stop them and a really solid verification and authorization process hasn’t protected everyone. If your business listing isn’t fully and officially claimed, you’re vulnerable. Here’s what you need to do to shore up your presence and your online identity.

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Local Online Business Listing Hijacking | Protecting Your Identity – Search Engine Watch