Leo Stewart
5 months ago
“If you want to be at the very top of Google search in your city, there's no way around Rating Matters. Their local SEO strategies are simply unbeatable.”
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Rating Matters Blog
Answers for local business owners
Google reviews, Google Maps, websites and AI search: what actually works, with sources and our own numbers. Written for owners, not for marketers.
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How many Google reviews do you need? What the first results in four cities have
There is no magic number. We counted what the businesses Google shows first actually have, trade by trade, and the gap between cities is bigger than most owners expect.
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How to remove a Google review: what Google deletes and what it doesn't
You cannot delete a review yourself. Here is which reviews Google removes, how to report one properly, and what to do when it stays.
Read - Google Maps·
Why is my business not showing up on Google Maps? 8 causes and how to fix each
One search tells you whether your profile is missing or simply outranked. Then it is one of eight causes, and most of them you can fix yourself.
Read - AI search·
How to get your local business recommended by ChatGPT and other AI assistants
You cannot buy a recommendation. Assistants recommend the businesses they can find, read and verify. Seven steps, a simple test, and what not to pay for.
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