Over the last 60 days, I’ve seen multiple businesses hit with Google’s “Posting reviews is turned off for this place” alert. These aren’t isolated cases. It’s happening more frequently, and the pattern is consistent across every business I’ve helped. Here’s what they all had in common: Reviews were being left inside the business A QR … Continued
A modern approach to building search relevance for your entity across Google and beyond. Your local presence is only as strong as Google’s confidence in your signals and citations are still one of the strongest signals in the mix. Most businesses are too focused on GBP updates and completely overlook the one thing … Continued
Struggling to rank in local city searches? Many businesses assume they will rank naturally in local city searches because their physical address is located in that city. While this holds true for many businesses, the reality is more complex for others. It may be important to identify if the listing has been compromised by a … Continued
Google has recently mandated that third-party providers offer an easily accessible option for businesses to request removal of provider links from a business’s Google Business Profile (GBP). This change is particularly relevant for businesses utilizing third-party services for food ordering links such as GrubHub, Uber Eats, Slice, and DoorDash. Often times these providers attach themselves to … Continued
Your presence on platforms like Google Maps can greatly impact your visibility to potential customers. In this article, we explore how attributes can enhance your search visibility. We’ll show you how to use attributes to make your profile more effective and improve your search relevance. Let’s get started! What are Attributes in Google Business Profiles? … Continued
In this blog, I’m taking a close look at how menu items like Caesar Salad on your Google Business Profile can affect your search rankings. Even though it’s not a high-traffic keyword, it’s a solid example of how your menu items influence search results. In addition, I’ve also stumbled upon some interesting findings about how Google’s … Continued
For years, reviews have acted as powerful trust signals; helping businesses convert customers, build credibility, and climb local rankings. But in today’s AI-driven search environment, their role has evolved. Reviews are no longer just persuasive. They’re data. They’re content. And more importantly, they’re shaping how AI systems understand your business. Businesses can’t afford to view reviews solely … Continued
Written by Claudia Tomina — Google Business Profile Gold Product Expert & Founder, Reputation Arm. Need to change the “Book Now” or “Order Online” buttons on your Google Business Profile? You have two options: (1) connect a Reserve with Google partner for the automatic blue CTA, or (2) paste your own booking or ordering URL manually. If a third‑party link appears without permission, remember … Continued
