Moving across the Country
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Hello folks this is my first time here after someone told me that if I wanted my Google business moved seamlessly to my new location it might be better if I had a service like Moz to handle it.
So now I'm here after signing up for the Moz Pro, whether I needed to or not I'm not even sure yet.So is this a thing I do myself or is this a thing that I pay moz to do for me this one time? Okay thanks for your help, John
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@odonovj Moz Pro can certainly help your SEO efforts, so if you're targeting a new market with the move, then you can definitely utilize it well in terms of overtaking the local competitors in SERPs etc.
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@odonovj
Hi John,Great decision on signing up for Moz Pro! It's a powerful tool. Here's the thing: Moz Pro mainly offers SEO tools that help improve your website's visibility, but it doesn't directly handle the management of your Google My Business listing.
If you're looking to update your Google My Business for a new location, you'd typically handle that directly through the Google My Business platform. It's a relatively straightforward process. However, Moz can be useful in analyzing and optimizing the SEO aspects of your online presence once that change is made.
If you're looking for assistance in handling this move seamlessly, consider reaching out to an eCommerce agency that offers local SEO services. They'll have the expertise to ensure your business listing is updated correctly and can make the most of tools like Moz.
Hope that clarifies things! Best of luck with the relocation.
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