GBP Optimization

The GBP Optimization section of the GoBIG Playbook is dedicated to the single highest-ROI marketing activity any local business can run, and it costs nothing to do. Inside this category you’ll find articles on category selection, services and products setup, review velocity, post strategy, photo SEO, Q&A management, attribute optimization, and the specific moves that push businesses from the bottom of the map pack to the top three. Some posts cover the proven systems we run on every client account. Others document what we’re developing as Google keeps adding new fields, surfaces, and ranking signals to the platform. Together, these articles show exactly how we get clients into the map pack, keep them there, and convert that visibility into booked calls and form fills. Our full-service local SEO program treats GBP work as the foundation of every campaign. If your profile isn’t dialed in, no other channel can fully cover the gap. Start here.

Infographic on what to do if you get a 1-star Google review, showing how to spot a fake review, how to report and appeal it with Google, and how to respond when the review is legitimate.
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What to Do If You Get a 1-Star Google Review

Quick Answer: Before you type a reply, find out whether…

Infographic answering do you need a website if you have a Google Business Profile: a profile gets you found nearby within 5 to 10 miles, while a website ranks for service searches, gets cited by AI, and drives growth.
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Do You Need a Website If You Have a Google Business Profile?

Quick Answer: Yes, you need a website even if you…

Infographic on whether multiple addresses help your SEO, comparing a real staffed office to a virtual office or PO box, with what makes a location rank and when a second location is worth it.
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Does Having Multiple Addresses Help Your SEO?

Quick Answer: Yes, if they are real offices with real…

Infographic on how to see your Google Business Profile data, showing the Performance tab metrics, the search queries report, and Google Analytics for a local business.
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How to See Your Google Business Profile Data

Quick Answer: You can see your Google Business Profile data…

Infographic on how to get your local business recommended in Google's Ask Maps, showing the AI feature recommending a plumber and the steps to get picked, from service descriptions to reviews to a complete profile.
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How to Get Your Local Business Recommended in Google’s Ask Maps

Quick Answer: To get your local business recommended in Google’s…

How to change your Google Business Profile address without losing rankings, showing an old address updated to a new one on the existing profile
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How to Change Your Google Business Address Without Losing Your Rankings

Quick Answer: When you change your Google Business address, your…

Get The Most Out of BrightLocal Citation Builder
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How to Get the Most Out of BrightLocal Citation Builder

Quick Answer: BrightLocal Citation Builder lets you submit your business…

More Reviews by Following the Rules
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How to Get More Google Reviews Without Violating Google’s Policy

Quick Answer: You can get more Google reviews by making it…

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