All articles from Google Business Profile (36)
Social Media & Ads
9 min read
Google Verified, Local Services Ads, and Maps Ads: What Actually Gets You Leads (And What Doesn’t)
Confused about Google Guaranteed, Free Profiles, LSAs, and Maps Ads? Here's what actually matters for getting contractor leads in 2026.
Google Business Profile
9 min read
Your LSA Cost Per Lead Is Lying to You
Every contractor running Local Service Ads watches the same number. Cost per lead. Google puts it right in the dashboard, it is easy to find,...
Blog
8 min read
How Many Reviews Do I Need to Start Ranking on Google? (The Magic Numbers That Change Everything)
Is there a 'magic number' of reviews to rank on Google? Yes. This guide reveals the specific thresholds like 5, 25, and 75+ reviews that...
Google Business Profile
16 min read
Why Did My GBP Ranking Drop Overnight? (2026 Recovery Guide)
Your GBP ranking vanished. Was it a suspension, an algorithm update, or a competitor attack? This guide is your diagnostic checklist to find the real...
Google Business Profile
15 min read
Google Business Profile Optimization: The 33% of Local Visibility Most Businesses (and Their SEO Companies) Ignore
Is your SEO company ignoring the 33% of local visibility that actually drives calls? Learn why your Google Business Profile is the "missing link" to...
Marketing Strategy
11 min read
Is Your Business Working You to Death? 5 Marketing Tasks You Can Automate Today
Spending 10-15 hours a week on manual marketing? Here are 5 critical tasks you can automate right now - and finally get back to running...
Google Business Profile
6 min read
How to Create a Google Business Profile in 2026
A fully optimized Google Business Profile boosts local search visibility, builds trust with customers, and drives engagement, making it essential for any business
Increase Sales
5 min read
How to Make the Most of Your Google Business Profile Q&A Section in 2026
Your online presence is a powerful tool to connect with potential customers and build trust! Taking ownership of the Questions & Answers section on your...
Blog
5 min read
Own Your Local Business Visibility: Why Citation Ownership Beats Rental Models
Stop renting your local visibility. Learn why owning permanent citations with Olly Olly beats Yext’s "disappearing" rental model to build a lasting, secure digital foundation.