Local SEO Google Business Profile

Question 1

What is Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business)?

Accepted Answer

A free tool that lets businesses manage their online presence across Google Search and Maps

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A social media platform

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A paid advertising service

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A website builder

Question 2

What are NAP citations in local SEO?

Accepted Answer

Name, Address, Phone number — consistent business information across online directories

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Business nap policies

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Non-applicable pages

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Navigation anchor points

Question 3

What is the Local Pack in Google search results?

Accepted Answer

The map-based section showing the top 3 local businesses for a search query

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A shipping service

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A collection of local keywords

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A paid advertising format

Question 4

How do Google reviews impact local SEO rankings?

Accepted Answer

Review quantity, quality, and recency are ranking factors that influence local search visibility

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They have no impact on rankings

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Only negative reviews affect rankings

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Reviews only matter for e-commerce

Question 5

What is the most important factor for ranking in Google's Local Pack?

Accepted Answer

Relevance to the search query, proximity to the searcher, and prominence of the business

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Number of backlinks

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Social media followers

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Website speed

Question 6

What is a local landing page?

Accepted Answer

A webpage optimized for a specific geographic location to capture local search traffic

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Any page that loads quickly

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The homepage of a local business

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A page with a map