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Why Your Google Business Profile Matters More Than Your Homepage

July 16, 2026 · By monicadanish@admin.com

For a plumber, dentist, or roofer, most customers never scroll past the map pack.

Reviews are the single biggest local ranking factor you can influence directly. Volume matters, but recency and response rate matter almost as much.

Treat your profile like a living page you update monthly, not a one-time setup task.

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