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Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

Since your Google Business Profile is so essential for local SEO, stay ahead of Google’s latest updates and policies. Learn how to optimize your Google Business Profile, follow local SEO best practices, and avoid costly ranking mistakes with Ask8’s expert insights.

A collection of 21 posts

The Google Review Mafia: Extortion in 1-Star Increments
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

The Google Review Mafia: Extortion in 1-Star Increments

If your Google Business Profile just got ambushed by a gang of 1-star reviews from “customers” you’ve never met, congratulations—you may have just been targeted by the Google Review Mafia.

· Auggie Diaz

Optimize Your Google Profile for NYC Success
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

Optimize Your Google Profile for NYC Success

Discover the benefits of Google Business Profile Optimization Service with Ask8 for increased visibility and customer engagement in New York City.

· Auggie Diaz

Google’s August 2025 Spam Update: Why Realtors, Insurance, and Mortgage Agents Should Care
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

Google’s August 2025 Spam Update: Why Realtors, Insurance, and Mortgage Agents Should Care

Real estate tips and marketing strategies to boost your business. Get actionable advice from a pro who's been there.

· Auggie Diaz

Is Your Google Business Profile a Ghost Town? Here's How to Fix It (Before Your Leads Ghost You)
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

Is Your Google Business Profile a Ghost Town? Here's How to Fix It (Before Your Leads Ghost You)

If your Google Business Profile isn’t generating calls, you might be missing the basics. Here's a no-fluff, tip-packed guide for realtors, insurance pros, mortgage agents, and local businesses to boost visibility, trust, and traffic.

· Auggie Diaz

🚨 Google Just Killed Your Website (in Search Results, at least...) 🚨
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

🚨 Google Just Killed Your Website (in Search Results, at least...) 🚨

Google just flipped the script with its new AI Mode—and it’s a game-changer for local businesses.

· Auggie Diaz

Optimize Your Google Business Profile Now
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

Optimize Your Google Business Profile Now

Discover how Ask8 can boost your local visibility in New York with expert Google Business Profile Optimization Service. Increase your foot traffic today.

· Auggie Diaz

Google Just Made GBP Feel Like Social Media—Here’s What You Need to Know
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

Google Just Made GBP Feel Like Social Media—Here’s What You Need to Know

If Google Business Profile had a glow-up, this would be it.You know that friend who swore they’d never join social media but suddenly shows up posting brunch pics and event invites? Yeah—Google just became that friend.Introducing: “What’s Happening”—GBP’s shiny new feature that basically says, “Hey,

· Auggie Diaz

One-Time Google Business Profile Optimization by Ask8
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

One-Time Google Business Profile Optimization by Ask8

Already Have a Google Business Profile? Let’s Make It Work Harder for You.

· Auggie Diaz

Monthly Google Business Profile Management by Ask8
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

Monthly Google Business Profile Management by Ask8

Stay Visible. Stay Engaged. Stay Ahead.

· Auggie Diaz

Google Business Profile Creation Service by Ask8
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

Google Business Profile Creation Service by Ask8

Get Found Fast — We Set You Up to Succeed in Local Search

· Auggie Diaz

Google Business Profile Suspension & Reinstatement Services by Ask8
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

Google Business Profile Suspension & Reinstatement Services by Ask8

Suspended? We’ll Help You Get Back on the Map.

· Auggie Diaz

Boost Your Local Visibility with Ask8's Google Business Profile Solutions
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

Boost Your Local Visibility with Ask8's Google Business Profile Solutions

Turn Local Searches into Paying Customers — Without the Guesswork

· Auggie Diaz

Optimize Google Profile for Insurance Leads
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

Optimize Google Profile for Insurance Leads

Discover how insurance agents can use Google Business Profile to attract more clients. Learn setup, optimization, and client engagement strategies.

· Auggie Diaz

Optimize Google Business for Real Estate
Real Estate Agent Marketing | Branding, Lead Generation & Automation

Optimize Google Business for Real Estate

Learn how to use your Google Business Profile to boost real estate leads. Discover easy steps to improve visibility and attract more clients.

· Auggie Diaz

Boost Your Business with Google Profile Optimization
Real Estate Agent Marketing | Branding, Lead Generation & Automation

Boost Your Business with Google Profile Optimization

Discover why Google Business Profile Optimization is vital for real estate, insurance, and mortgage agents. Learn key benefits and common pitfalls!

· Auggie Diaz

How You Can Boost Your Business with Google Profile
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

How You Can Boost Your Business with Google Profile

Learn how to set up and optimize your Google Business Profile for local business marketing success. Increase visibility and attract more clients today.

· Auggie Diaz

Did Your Google Reviews Pull a Houdini? Here’s What’s Happening (and What to Do About It!)
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

Did Your Google Reviews Pull a Houdini? Here’s What’s Happening (and What to Do About It!)

Recent Google reviews are disappearing, oh my what shall we do? Well we can start by drinking more, not that, that will help, but will make you feel better and relax you a bit 😂

· Auggie Diaz

Did Your Google Reviews Pull a Houdini? Here’s What’s Happening (and What to Do About It!)
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

Did Your Google Reviews Pull a Houdini? Here’s What’s Happening (and What to Do About It!)

Recent Google Glitch Update

· Auggie Diaz

February is Google Business Profile Month! Are You Ready to Be Seen or Staying in Stealth Mode?
Google Business Profile & SEO Guidelines for Local Businesses

February is Google Business Profile Month! Are You Ready to Be Seen or Staying in Stealth Mode?

Hey, local business owners and sales pros, it’s time for a gut check: Do you have a Google Business Profile (GBP)? And if you do, when was the last time you updated it? I see you, yes you, with that outdated profile pic from 2015 (your hairline called—it wants a redo).This February, we're calling it

· Auggie Diaz

Google Business Profile Help – Get Found, Not Forgotten
Real Estate Agent Marketing | Branding, Lead Generation & Automation

Google Business Profile Help – Get Found, Not Forgotten

Real estate tips and marketing strategies to boost your business. It really starts with your Google Business Profile, allow us to help and optimize your GBP.

· Auggie Diaz

January 2020 Core Update - Why Should You Care?
Digital Marketing Strategies That Drive Results

January 2020 Core Update - Why Should You Care?

· Jackie Manzano