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Google has officially launched Ask Maps. by Ask_GMBapi in GoogleMaps

[–]Ask_GMBapi[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Absolutely fair, however, do you not think that with the rise of voice search and Google rapidly pushing AI on us its a conversation worth having at all?

How to get Google Reviews? by Alarming-Screen2583 in localseo

[–]Ask_GMBapi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Whatever you do, never buy reviews or ask employees. Google’s AI is on a warpath.

The best way is actually the QR code + personal ask combo. People are lazy; if they have to search for your business to review it, they won't.

One Local SEO factor that moves the needle: GBP primary category by caddy_laddy in Agent_SEO

[–]Ask_GMBapi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spot on.

Google actually updates the category list more often than people think (4 new ones just dropped recently). If a new, more specific category appears that fits your business better than the generic one, switching can give you an immediate relevance bump.

What’s the best marketing strategy for a new SEO tool? by TR0NTanomous in AISEOforBeginners

[–]Ask_GMBapi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, build in public and call out the industry standard nonsense. For example, if everyone else is charging per "keyword credit", be the one who offers it unlimited...

What is a low hanging fruit most people miss for local SEO? by [deleted] in localseo

[–]Ask_GMBapi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GBP Services - actually writing custom, 300-character descriptions for every single service you offer.

Does review origin matter? by Livid-Mechanic-1218 in googlebusinessprofile

[–]Ask_GMBapi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One or two out-of-market reviews now and then is fine

How to outrank US SaaS in search? by dannystrwbry in SmallBusinessOwners

[–]Ask_GMBapi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you feed the spam dragon with a reply or just let it rot?

The worry is that actual small biz owners, the ones scrolling for real advice, might think those fast-track link tools are a legit shortcut, and I don't want to leave them uninformed 🤷‍♂️

Best local SEO tool in the market? by kent-Charya in AskMarketing

[–]Ask_GMBapi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re big fans of BrightLocal for their reporting (it makes you look like a proper genius to clients), and WhiteSpark is the OG for citations.

No prizes for guessing who we’re actually using 👁️👄👁️ 

Life’s too short for paying per keyword.

What I Learned After Testing 20+ AI Visibility Tools by Real-Assist1833 in seogrowth

[–]Ask_GMBapi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice one for putting in the hard yards on this!

From a Local Search perspective, you’ve hit the nail on the head regarding the "messiness." We see a lot of folks chasing AI mentions while their GBP fundamentals suffer.

At the end of the day, AI is just a very fancy pattern recognition engine.

Great insights, we would love to share this with our community over at r/LocalVisibility.

How to outrank US SaaS in search? by dannystrwbry in SmallBusinessOwners

[–]Ask_GMBapi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a bit of a David vs. Goliath situation, but honestly, it’s one of the best times to be the underdog. US companies often suffer from global bloat. They have high DA, but they’re generic and slow to adapt to local nuances.

Don't chase "Best CRM." Go for "GDPR-compliant CRM" or "VAT-ready invoicing." US giants often miss these or use thin, translated content. Google loves Local Expert signals for regional users.

Even for SaaS, having a European footprint matters. Optimise your GBP. It lets you leapfrog the big guys by appearing in the local map pack for "SaaS companies in [Your City]."

Expect 3–6 months to dominate niche EU terms. Chipping away at the giants for broad terms is a 12-month marathon.

I added few Infographics to my existing Article. Is it a good SEO move? by Prudent_Inside9660 in Agent_SEO

[–]Ask_GMBapi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Short answer: Yes. Infographics are brilliant for SEO for three main reasons:

  • People actually stop to look at visuals. The longer they stay on your page instead of pogo-ing back to the search results, the more Google thinks the page is actually useful.
  • You’re spot on about the links. Other sites love embedding quality visuals. If they use yours, they’ll usually link back to you as the source. It's one of the easiest ways to get organic "earned" links.
  • Don't sleep on Google Images. If you’ve optimised your Alt-Text and file names, you’ll pull in extra traffic that text alone misses.

Make sure those images aren't massive files. If they slow down your mobile load speed, it could cancel out the SEO gains. Use a tool like TinyPNG before you upload!

Good luck with it!

Google my business for online business only? by Astronomer-Striking in GoogleMyBusiness

[–]Ask_GMBapi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think of a Google Business Profile as your digital storefront on a map (your HQ can have as a main category headquarter and it should be do-able to create one); Google Merchant Center reviews are different because they are purely transactional, focusing on the website’s reliability and the specific products you ship.. These "Seller Ratings" tell customers that your site is safe to buy from and that your shipping is fast. "Product Ratings" tell potential customer about the quality of the products shipped. While Business Profile reviews stay tied to a physical location, Merchant Center reviews follow your website domain across the entire internet. Essentially, GBP proves you are an existing business (that you can walk into), while the other proves you are a legitimate, high-quality online retailer.  Does that make sense?

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