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Local SEO & Getting FoundOct 17, 2025

Why Is My Business Not Showing Up on Google (and How to Fix It Fast)

Your business missing on Google or Maps? Verify your profile, fix NAP, and collect reviews. Learn 8 quick fixes to get visible fast — no ads needed.

Julan Basnet14 min read

Local SEO Checklist for 2025: Rank & Get More Leads

Local SEO & Getting FoundSep 6, 2025

Local SEO Checklist for 2026: Rank & Get More Leads

Use this expert-backed Local SEO checklist to rank higher on Google Maps, get more reviews, and drive real leads—perfect for U.S. small businesses.

Julan Basnet23 min read

Reviews & ReputationAug 25, 2025

How to Turn Off Google Reviews for Your Business?

Wondering how to turn off Google reviews for your business? You can’t—but here’s how to manage negative reviews, flag fakes, and protect your online reputation smartly.

Julan Basnet19 min read

How Are Google Reviews Calculated in 2025

Reviews & ReputationAug 3, 2025

How Are Google Reviews Calculated in 2026

Google's star rating is the plain average of your published ratings, rounded to one decimal. Here's the math, four worked examples, and what Google documents versus what the industry repeats.

Julan Basnet18 min read

QR Codes & NFCAug 3, 2025

How to Make a QR Code for Google Reviews – A 5 Minute Guide

Learn how to make a QR code for Google reviews, boost local SEO, and get more customer feedback with simple, actionable steps for small businesses.

Julan Basnet10 min read

Local SEO & Getting FoundJul 17, 2025

How to Rank in Google Maps: The Ultimate Local SEO Playbook

Rank in Google Maps with what Google actually documents: relevance, distance, prominence — plus the one factor you can't optimize, and how to tell if it's your problem.

Julan Basnet19 min read

Reviews & ReputationJul 5, 2025

Yelp vs Google Reviews: Where Should Local Businesses Focus?

Google reviews or Yelp reviews — where should a local business actually spend the effort? BrightLocal's 2026 survey puts review-readers at 97%, but Google's share of them is falling. Here's what each platform lets you do, and which one earns your time.

Julan Basnet21 min read

Local SEO & Getting FoundApr 29, 2025

43 Free Local Business Directories to Boost Your Local SEO

43 free local business directories worth claiming, and what each one is best for — from Google, Facebook and Apple down to the niche sites that still feed local search.

Julan Basnet7 min read

Man showing Google search results—local SEO for restaurants in action.

Local SEO & Getting FoundApr 24, 2025

How to Do Local SEO for Small Businesses in 2026 [Expert Guide]

As a small business owner, you’ve probably noticed that most of your customers now find you online. But how do you make sure you’re the one they choose? That’s where the idea of local SEO for small bu

Julan Basnet15 min read

Reviews & ReputationGuideApr 14, 2025

How to Get More Google Reviews in 8 Easy Steps with Examples

Have you ever thought about how to get more Google reviews without paying for ads or review services? I get it—collecting reviews is not an overnight task, and not the most pleasant one. Over the year

Julan Basnet20 min read