Google has recently announced several changes to how Business Profiles handle review spam, inaccurate business name edits, and user-suggested profile changes. The infographic above summarises the practical implications for business owners and marketing teams. What...
Ask Maps is another sign that Google Maps is moving away from simple keyword matching and closer to question-based recommendations. Instead of searching only for things like “dentist London” or “Italian restaurant near me”, people can now ask...
A high Google rating can look strong at first glance. But when customers compare local businesses on Google Maps, the number of reviews often changes how that rating is read. This infographic shows why a 4.9 rating from 12 reviews can feel less convincing than a 4.6...
Are you missing opportunities with your Google Business Profile?
⇡ Your Google Business Profile should generate enquiries, not just impressions. When built correctly, it becomes a lead channel. When it isn’t set up properly, it doesn’t reach the customers searching for you - and enquiries go elsewhere. Find what’s holding it back, and fix it. Make it work for your business, not just exist.
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What are Google Updates, and what are the benefits of posting them on your Google Business Profile?
Google announces new protections for Business Profiles against review scams and inaccurate edits
A 4.9 rating with 12 reviews can lose to a 4.6 rating with 300 reviews. Annoying, but true.
If your business has no marketing person, your GBP strategy needs to be brutally simple
If 2 businesses are almost identical, how does Google decide who ranks first?