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Your GBP listing is the most important local SEO asset you have. These guides cover setup, the map pack ranking factors, and the ongoing maintenance that keeps you visible.
Your GBP listing is the single most important local SEO asset you have. This step-by-step guide covers setup, category selection, photos, service areas, and the ongoing updates that keep your listing visible.
Google uses three factors to rank local businesses: relevance, distance, and prominence. Understanding all three tells you exactly where to focus your effort and why some businesses stay stuck below the top three.
Setup is a one-time event. Ranking is an ongoing one. The businesses holding top spots on Vancouver Island treat their GBP as an active channel — here's the simple weekly and monthly routine that keeps your listing performing.
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