The New Moz Local - FAQs
Have you heard? We’re launching an all-new Moz Local in December! You can read all about the upcoming changes on the Moz Blog.
What’s covered?
In this guide, you’ll learn more about the New Moz Local, including how to get started and answers to questions you may have about the change.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the new platform?
Most existing customers will have access by December 3, 2024.
Do I need to do anything to get access to the new platform?
No, the change will happen automatically. All you need to do is log in.
After the launch of the new Moz Local, will I need to reconnect my social profiles?
Yes, you will need to reconnect your Google Business Profile account and Facebook account to your Moz Local locations.
Will my pricing change?
No, existing customers will not see a change in price at the time of launch. If pricing is set to change in the future, you will be notified by email prior to the change. Please note: Any newly purchased locations will be at the pricing outlined on our Moz Local pricing page.
What directories are included with the new Moz Local?
The new Moz Local includes over 90 directory networks for businesses in the US. A full list of directories is coming soon! Please stay tuned.
Getting started with the new platform — existing Moz Local customers
If you purchased a Moz Local subscription prior to December 2, 2024 your in-app experience will be automatically updated to the new Moz Local without any action on your part. However, there are a few steps we highly recommend you take to ensure you get the most out of the tool moving forward.
Priority tasks
The following tasks are ones we consider “Must dos” and should be at the top of your list.
Reconnect Google Business Profile — In order for Moz Local to continue to push updates to Google Business Profile on your behalf and for you to monitor and reply to reviews within the platform, you will need to reauthorize Moz Local to access your Google account.
Reconnect Facebook — To allow Moz Local to continue pushing updates to Facebook on your behalf and to enable social posting for Facebook, you will need to reauthorize access for Moz Local.
Review your location profiles and fill in any empty fields — As with any update, we want to make sure everything updates correctly! Please take a moment to review your location data to ensure everything is accurate. Consider filling in any new fields or empty fields to ensure your profile is as complete as possible.
Next steps
Once you’ve completed the priority tasks listed above, we recommend moving on to the below actions.
If your subscription includes review management, connect your other review networks to your Moz Local locations.
Set up GeoRank and Rank Tracking for your account and locations.
Enable notifications so you receive emails regarding new reviews and engagements.
If your subscription includes social media management, link your social accounts to your Moz Local locations so you can start scheduling social posts and monitoring engagement.
Set up your reviews widget to start getting more reviews.
Getting started with the new platform — new Moz Local customers
If you purchased a Moz Local subscription after December 2, 2024 you will automatically have access to the new Moz Local and all the features included in your subscription. Below are a few steps we highly recommend you take to ensure you get the most out of the tool.
Priority tasks
The following tasks are ones we consider “Must dos” that should be at the top of your list.
Fill in your location profile with as much information as you can — Start by filling in the required fields like your NAP details, category, internal name, and location remote ID. If you need help prioritizing which fields to enter, review your Listings Insights Dashboard. Learn more about how to edit your location details.
Connect Google Business Profile — In order for Moz Local to continue to push updates to Google Business Profile on your behalf and for you to monitor and reply to reviews within the platform, you will need to authorize Moz Local to access your Google account.
Connect Facebook — To allow Moz Local to continue pushing updates to Facebook on your behalf and to enable social posting for Facebook, you will need to authorize access for Moz Local.
Next steps
Once you’ve completed the priority tasks listed above, we recommend moving on to the below actions.
If your subscription includes review management, connect your other review networks to your Moz Local locations.
Set up GeoRank and Rank Tracking for your account and locations.
Enable notifications so you receive emails regarding new reviews and engagements.
If your subscription includes social media management, link your social accounts to your Moz Local locations so you can start scheduling social posts and monitoring engagement.
Set up your reviews widget to start getting more reviews.
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