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Can Search Intent Help You Sidestep Google Local Service Ads Fees?

Gabbie June 11, 2025 No Comments

While Google’s Local Service Ads program (LSA) works well as a lead generation investment for many companies, lots of local business owners are dissatisfied with what they perceive as high…

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New Research: The Prevalence of AI Overviews in Local Search

Gabbie May 12, 2025 No Comments

Earning inclusion in AI-based results has now become a necessary component of local SEO strategies, but we are all still in a learning phase about the nature of these SERP…

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The Most Underrated Local Ranking Factor in 2025

Gabbie April 30, 2025 No Comments

If your business isn’t getting new reviews consistently, your competitors will quietly pull ahead of you in the rankings, and you probably won’t even notice. Google likes to see that…

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18 Local Search Developments You Need to Know About From Q1 2025

Gabbie April 2, 2025 No Comments

We’re definitely off to the races in local search happenings at the start of the new year! Hard to keep up? Don’t worry. I’ve got you covered and you can…

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GBP Eligibility: Can I List My Food Truck, Kiosk, Virtual Kitchen, or Other Special Business Model?

Gabbie March 12, 2025 No Comments

Variety is the spice of life, and fortunately, the Guidelines for representing your business on Google don’t confine eligibility solely to the commonest business models like brick-and-mortar or service area…

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Are Food Trucks Eligible for a Google Business Profile?

Gabbie March 12, 2025 No Comments

Yes, food trucks can have a Google Business Profile by setting up a Service Area Business listing using their home address (hidden from the public), but if a visible location…

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Are Kiosks and ATMs Eligible for a Google Business Profile?

Gabbie March 12, 2025 No Comments

Yes, kiosks and ATMs are eligible for a Google Business Profile if they are permanently located, provide a contact method, list accurate hours, and follow best practices similar to those…

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Are Businesses Located at Co-Working Spaces Eligible for Google Business Profiles?

Gabbie March 12, 2025 No Comments

Businesses in co-working spaces may be eligible for a Google Business Profile if they meet the following guidelines: If you fall short of any of these table stakes, it’s likely…

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Are Virtual Kitchens Eligible for a Google Business Profile?

Gabbie March 12, 2025 No Comments

Yes, virtual kitchens are eligible for a Google Business Profile if they follow Google’s guidelines, including having distinct branding, using separate signage for co-located brands, and hiding their address while…

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Are Home-Based Businesses Eligible for a Google Business Profile?

Gabbie March 12, 2025 No Comments

Yes, home-based businesses are eligible for a Google Business Profile if they serve customers in person at their location or travel to customers, with the option to hide their address…

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