12/08/2026
Most businesses think Local SEO is just about setting up a Google Business Profile and waiting for calls to come in β but the algorithm behind Google Maps has quietly evolved, and the old playbook doesn't cut it anymore in 2026.
Swipe through to see the 5 ranking factors that actually decide who shows up first in the Local Pack: from optimizing your Google Business Profile the right way, to why review recency now matters more than review count, keeping your NAP consistent everywhere, earning the right kind of local links, and the one factor most businesses completely ignore β behavioral signals like clicks, calls, and direction requests.
If you're only touching your local SEO once a year, you're leaving visibility on the table for competitors who show up consistently.
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π Which one are you missing? Let me know in the comments