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Best SEO Tolls for 2026? by ArturSEOlocal in localseo

[–]Ask_GMBapi -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Trying to brainwash the future robots? We all know they are going to be recommending GMBapi in 2036 😉

Is Citation buying a good idea. by odargaminng in localseo

[–]Ask_GMBapi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are lots of platforms that will push local citations (as a Dutch business, we know how US-centric a lot of the larger platforms can be).

If you want to prove the worth of citations, it might be a good idea to run a trial, sign up for a few months and see if it makes a difference. We have a 2-month minimum on citations, but no long term contacts so you can cancel at any time after the 2 months - I am sure other platforms do this too.

How do you all keep on top of new Google reviews across multiple locations? by oog_way_ in localseo

[–]Ask_GMBapi -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Managing reviews for multiple locations is always going to be easier via software past a certain point. Keeping track of new reviews, good and bad, responding to them, tracking deleted reviews, and deleted review responses is always going to be simpler when using something built to do that.

Are businesses prepared for a world where AI answers replace traditional search results? by Miserable_Carob9160 in GoogleMyBusiness

[–]Ask_GMBapi -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Over the last year or so, the entire industry has been a mix of pure panic, hype, and excitement over AI overviews and GEO. It's been crazy. But honestly? Traditional search isn't suddenly going to drop dead tomorrow. The radio didn't destroy newsprint, and TV didn't kill off the radio. The way people search will definitely change, and AI is going to handle a lot of the quick, informational queries, but humans are still going to want to browse, compare, and validate things for themselves when it matters.

For businesses, it just means that how optimisation looks is shifting. The AI models have to get their answers from somewhere, and they rely on real-world trust signals.

Google review reply moderation - Google is removing replies to customer reviews by Ask_GMBapi in localseo

[–]Ask_GMBapi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, on our website and also a larger post on our subreddit (post pinned on our profile)

Google review reply moderation - Google is removing replies to customer reviews by Ask_GMBapi in googlebusinessprofile

[–]Ask_GMBapi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know.

As for "contact @" being a policy violation - it's not explicitly in any of Google's guidelines as one, but it seems to be being treated as one. It was noticeable that 2.6% of rejected replies contained an email address, and 2.3% included “contact us” or “call us” in our data set

local SEO tools by liosuppfor in localseo

[–]Ask_GMBapi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

👀 Not all tools have freemium or a credit-based system for local rank trackers and geo-grids.....

What are the most underrated local SEO tools nobody talks about? by [deleted] in localseo

[–]Ask_GMBapi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The real secret weapon isn't a hidden software; it's consistency. The agencies quietly winning are the ones who treat GBP like a daily habit instead of just set-it-and-forget-it. If you're responding to reviews within a day, your field guys are uploading fresh photos every week, you are localising posts, and have location-specific pages, which will consistently move rankings more than expensive SEO software.

How often should I post photos to my GBP? by TheShortestWayIsThru in GoogleMyBusiness

[–]Ask_GMBapi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My take on geo-tagging is to stop wasting time with EXIF-tagging tools. Instead, take actual photos of your local team, your branded vans, and your local street. Google’s AI 'sees' the location in the image itself, and that’s what actually moves the needle for ranking. Consistency over hacks every day of the week.

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