
Do GBP Listing Age and Google Account Age Truly Affect Rankings?
The Unseen Forces in Local Search You’ve done everything right. Your Google Business Profile (GBP) is spotless Your keywords are dialed in, your images look

Tools and Techniques for Local Algorithm Analysis
Why Your Competitors Outrank You in Local Search After 12 years of local SEO consulting and analyzing more than 2,700 GBP profiles, I’ve uncovered a

Leveraging Geo-Data for Listing Verification
The Local SEO Secret Weapon: How GPS-Tagged Photos Verify Your Business and Build Trust with Google Moving Beyond a Pretty Picture Let’s start with a

The Google Certified Photo Shoot: A Ranking Shortcut or Just a Trust Signal?
The Under-the-Radar Power Play in Local SEO Let me ask you something: When was the last time a local SEO tactic genuinely caught you off

Why Your GBP Listing Might Be Hidden (and How to Fix It).
The Frustrating Case of the Disappearing Business You’ve meticulously crafted your Google Business Profile (GBP) business hours are accurate, your photos look sharp and professional,

Lasting Impacts on Local Radius, Spam, and Organic Factors
The Foundational Shift That Still Defines Local SEO Back in July 2014, I noticed something odd. Several of my clients especially those who relied heavily