Author: Kurt Steinbrueck

OurChurch.Com Director of Marketing Services Kurt serves as OurChurch.Com’s Director of Marketing Services, bringing over 20 years of expertise in search marketing, and has developed numerous marketing services and served hundreds of churches, schools, ministries, and businesses. He has authored more than 500 articles on the subject, contributing to platforms like the Christian SEO Guys blog and Church Marketing University, and is an active participant on LocalSearchForum.com. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Kurt is an ordained minister, serving as pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Wesley Chapel, FL, demonstrating his commitment to both faith and community. He holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from Georgia Southern University. He also holds a Specific Ministry Pastor Certificate and a General Pastor Certificate from Concordia Seminary.

Google’s local search is getting smarter. They are on to some of the shady techniques some people were using to boost their local listings, like using a “virtual address” in the center of a city where they really have no presence.

There are lots of things to be thankful for and, perhaps, search engines don’t top your list; but if you think about it, they are pretty amazing things that have affected our lives in so many positive ways. So, why would you be thankful for search engines? Let’s find out.