Local SEO guides
Local SEO is how customers down the street find you instead of the shop next door. These guides cover the levers that move your local pack ranking, and the review signals that matter most.
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Why was my Google Business Profile suspended?
Google suspended your Business Profile? Here are the nine most common causes, how to tell which one hit you, and what to fix before you appeal.
Google Business Profile appeal evidence checklist
Before you file a Google Business Profile appeal, get the evidence right. The document checklist, the name-and-address match rule, and the 60-minute window.
Google Review Ranking Factors: What Moves Local Rank in 2026
Which Google review ranking factors move local rankings in 2026? Expert weightings for rating, volume, recency and replies, what hurts, and what to fix first.
How Reviews Power AI Search Results (GEO Guide 2026)
Google AI Overviews cite reviews more than websites for local queries. The 5 review signals that determine whether AI recommends your business or a competitor.
Benchmark Reviews vs Competitors (2026)
A 4.3-star rating means nothing without context. The 5 benchmark metrics and trend data that show where you stand vs. competitors.
Review Velocity and Ranking (2026)
Google weights recent reviews 20% more for local ranking. How review velocity works, monthly benchmarks, and why fast response rates drive more reviews.
AI Review Responses and SEO (2026 Data)
Do AI review replies hurt rankings? The data says no: 100% response rate and sub-24h speed beat manual replies on every local SEO metric.
See where you stand
Check where you rank with the free local rank checker, then track your position in local and map search over time and tie every movement to your reviews with the local rank tracker. Start free.