The GMB Ranking Factors Most Local Businesses Get Wrong

Paul Basile

Published on: 12/08/2026

Review recency now beats review count in Google's ranking data. See the four signals that actually move your rank, and the mistake that can get you suspended.

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If You're Not Found, Nothing Else Matters: Winning the Google Business Profile Game

Paul Basile

Published on: 10/08/2026

Your Google Business Profile is often your first impression. See the four things that actually move local search rankings and where most businesses go wrong.

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