Straight answers on local search for Ontario small businesses
Google Maps, Google reviews, your Business Profile, and the AI answers that now name businesses for people. One question per page, the answer first, with sources and our own measured data where we have it.
Google reviewsGetting, answering and removing reviews, inside the rules. 24 questions.Google Business ProfileSetting up, verifying, fixing and running your profile. 24 questions.Google Maps rankingWhy you do or do not show in the map pack, and what moves it. 16 questions.AI searchHow ChatGPT and Google AI answers pick which local business to name. 10 questions.Hiring and costWhat local SEO costs in Canada and how to judge an agency. 12 questions.By townLocal search in Ontario towns, with measured data for each one. 39 questions.By tradeLocal search for plumbers, roofers, electricians, HVAC and other trades. 10 questions.
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