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Google May Be Giving Business Profile Posts More Visibility
Google may be testing Business Profile Posts higher in some local panels. Learn what the change could mean and what local businesses should do now.
Read articleGoogle Clarifies What Businesses Can—and Can’t—Post on Their Business Profiles
Google clarified where promotional content belongs on a Business Profile. Learn what's not allowed in your listing, what Posts can include, and what to review.
Google May Temporarily Pause Reviews After Detecting a Spam Spike
Google may temporarily pause new reviews after detecting a spike in suspected spam. Learn what the warning means and what business owners should do next.
You May Have Only Four Days to Stop a Google Business Profile Edit
Google may give business owners only four days to accept or reject certain suggested Business Profile edits. Learn how the deadline works and how to protect your listing.
Google May Be Collecting Business Details From Automated Conversations—Here’s How to Review Them
Google can collect business details through automated calls, texts and WhatsApp messages. Learn how to review and remove inaccurate Collected info.
A New Google Maps Scam Can Hijack Your Calls Without Changing Your Phone Number
Scammers are uploading AI-generated images with fake phone numbers to Google Business Profiles. Learn how to check your profile and report fraudulent photos.
Google Business Profile Bug: Review Replies Missing From the Dashboard (July 2026)
A widespread Google Business Profile bug is hiding owner review replies from the management dashboard as of July 22, 2026. Your replies are still visible to customers — here's what to do.
How Often Should You Post On Your Google Business Profile?
Wondering how often to post on your Google Business Profile? Learn why consistency matters, what to post, and why posting every five days is a practical starting point for most local businesses.
Why Most Businesses Never Get Enough Reviews
Learn why most businesses never get enough reviews and how it affects local visibility, reviews, trust, and calls from Google.
What We've Learned Monitoring Thousands of Profiles
Learn what we've learned monitoring thousands of profiles and how it affects local visibility, reviews, trust, and calls from Google.
Why Customers Trust Businesses With More Reviews
Learn why customers trust businesses with more reviews and how it affects local visibility, reviews, trust, and calls from Google.
The Nearby Calls Reviews System: How We Help Businesses Generate More Reviews, Build Trust, and Improve Local Visibility
Learn how the Nearby Calls Reviews System uses automation, personalized review requests, review filtering, AI-assisted responses, and review reactivation campaigns to help local businesses collect more reviews and generate more customer calls.
Predictions for the Future of GBP
Learn predictions for the future of google business profile and how it affects local visibility, reviews, trust, and calls from Google.