There are a bunch of novelties and newsworthy facts again, both about Google Maps and the Local Guides program, so it’s time for another News & Updates episode.

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    • How To Geek’s post on setting dietary preferences
    • Search Engine Land’s post on Google Business Profile (formerly GMB)
    • Search Engine Roundtable’s post about GBP video approval
    • Search Engine Roundtable’s post on marking products as special
    • Google’s announcement on Material You
    • 9 to 5 Google’s post on Material You
    • Android Central’s post on Dock to Bottom
    • The Connect announcement of the Foodie Challenge
    • Mara Chomsky answering questions on Connect
    • Traci’s farewell interview on the Go Loco channel
    • Sign up to become a local guide yourself
    • Local Guides Connect – the official forum for Local Guides