Join us on an epic 3-month RV road trip from Scottsdale, Arizona, to San Diego, California! Join us as we explore the country's most unique restaurants and bars starting with the California coast, with stops in Yosemite, San Francisco, Malibu, Newport Beach, and more. From tiki bars like Smuggler’s Cove to hidden gems like Mothership, and top picks like Born and Raised, discover the incredible places we visited. Watch as we dive into the most interesting spots, including speakeasies, fine dining, dive bars, and must-visit coastal restaurants. Don't miss out on this adventure and let us know where we should head next!

Welcome back to the Restaurant and Bar Marketing Podcast with Erik Shellenberger, recorded in Los Angeles, California! In this episode, Erik breaks down the recent changes to Google's algorithm and how it impacts your restaurant or bar’s Google Business Profile impressions and clicks. If you've noticed a drop in your numbers, you're not alone! Erik explains how Google’s new measurement rules, from impression counting to get directions clicks, are affecting everyone in the industry.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why your Google Business Profile impressions are dropping and what it means
• How Google’s algorithm changes in 2024 impact search visibility for restaurants and bars
• Why accurate tracking of clicks and impressions is essential for your SEO strategy
• What changes you need to make to stay ahead in Google search results
• How AI is taking over and why Google could lose 25% of its search volume by 2026

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Welcome to the Restaurant and Bar Marketing Podcast! In this episode, Erik Shellenberger dives deep into how AI will revolutionize how your restaurant or bar is found online. Learn about SEO, search engines, and AI's role in ranking your business above the competition.

By 2026, Google is expected to lose 25% of its search volume to AI-driven tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. Erik explains how you can position your business for success in this AI-powered world and how consistency, visibility, and accuracy are key to ranking at the top.

Learn SEO tactics, optimize your Google Business page, TripAdvisor, and other platforms, and ensure your information is consistent across the web. Don’t let AI skip over your business—get ahead with these crucial marketing tips.

Chapters from Erik’s books on SEO Tips for optimizing your business listings for AI How to rank ahead of the competition with AI search

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