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10/08/2026

Have you lodged an appeal to recover your Google Business profile and been denied? Do not create a new profile - this will subsequently be denied - read this article to find out why and contact us for help. See link in coments below...

28/07/2026

Has your website traffic or enquiries slowed down? You might think the answer is more keywords or more advertising. In many cases, that's no longer the biggest factor. Google is placing greater emphasis on trust. That means looking at signals across your entire online presence, including:

✅ Your Google Business Profile
✅ Customer reviews
✅ Website quality
✅ Technical SEO
✅ Consistent business information
✅ Evidence of your expertise

As AI becomes more integrated into Google Search, these trust signals are helping determine which businesses Google recommends to potential customers. If your competitors seem to be appearing everywhere while your enquiries have slowed, it's worth asking one question:

How much does Google trust your business? We've put together a new article explaining what trust signals are, why they matter, and practical steps you can take to improve your Google visibility. Read it here:
👉 https://www.rankingaustralia.com.au/news/trust-signals-no1-ranking-factor/

At Ranking Australia, we help businesses build the trust Google looks for through strategic SEO, Google Business Profile optimisation, technical improvements, and AI Search Optimisation.

PLEASE COMMENT BELOW: What changes have you noticed in your Google rankings or enquiries this year? We'd love to hear your experience in the comments.

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17/07/2026

This should be exciting to see who is shaking things up in Logan!
Good Luck to all!

There's something special about our finalists breakfast 🌟

It's the moment months of hard work, late nights and big goals are recognised.

Join us as we reveal the finalists in the 2026 Logan Business Distinction Awards and celebrate the businesses making a real impact across our city.

Whether you're a finalist, cheering someone on, or simply love seeing local businesses succeed, we'd love to have you there.

Come along, make some new connections, and help us celebrate the people and businesses helping Logan thrive.

📅 Wednesday 5th August
⏰ 7:00am – 8:30am
📍 Lions@Springwood
🎟️ Book your seat via the link in the comments.

17/07/2026

This was a great opportunity to connect with the Bendigo Bank Ladies - I really enjoyed delivering this workshop with Logan Chamber of Commerce and Turtle Publishing and That Social Chick - Eye opening on the world of AI and the implications for business owners!

Michelle and Karen enjoyed attending last week's Logan Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast, joining local businesses for a morning of networking and learning.

The session 'How AI Can Complement Your Marketing Strategy' featured local marketing experts Katrina Puranik Ranking Australia, Kathy Shanks Turtle Publishing and Jo Connolly That Social Chick, who shared practical ways businesses can use AI to save time, strengthen their marketing and enhance their brand - without losing the human touch.

Thank you to the Chamber for another informative and engaging breakfast.

20/04/2026

NEW HELP GUIDE PUBLISHED FOR VIDEO VERIFICATION
on https://rankingaustralia.com.au
Google has been tightening up the reigns even further - making it challenging for legitimate businesses to get verified with Google Business Profile Verification. This is due to the shear number of request floating in - and the need to w**d out the fake requests, hence the AI review of data in the videos. I have compiled a guide of essential elements to help you with this process - however if you get stuck feel free to reach out to us. We offer a end-to-end support for Google Business Profile Recovery. It is challenging - and there are many technical aspects we need to ensure are in place. Contact us for help -->1300 762 496
https://www.rankingaustralia.com.au/resources/help-topics/google-business-profile-video-verification-guide/

Learn how to pass Google Business video verification in under 20 seconds with clear steps and expert tips to get approved faster.