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Local SEO
Search optimization for queries with local intent ('hvac near me', 'emergency plumber 60601'). Driven by Google Business Profile, NAP consistency, citations, and review velocity.
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Google Business Profile
Formerly Google My Business. Your presence in Google's local 3-pack. Profile completeness + review velocity + recency +
NAP
Name, Address, Phone — the three citation fields that need to be byte-identical across Google Business Profile, your sit
Review velocity
Reviews earned per month. Google's local algorithm weights recency heavily — a business with 12 reviews in the last 90 d