Notes for local businesses
Short notes on local search, Google Business Profiles, and reviews.
September 16, 2026
Why you look strong from your shop — and nowhere else
Google Maps results change by neighborhood. You can look great searching from your own location and disappear a few miles away. Here’s why that happens, and what to look at instead.
September 16, 2026
What local SEO and listing care actually include each month
Ongoing local SEO should mean real work on the Google Business Profile, posts, directory listings, and reviews — not a vague promise to “do SEO.” Here’s what a typical month can include.
September 16, 2026
What you get from a free Google Business Profile audit
A useful audit is a real look at your Google Business Profile: gaps on the listing, review patterns, and where you show up on the map. A practical first step for local SEO — not a teaser that only says you have issues.