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17 hotreddit SEO Company for Small Business, Is It Worth It? (opens in new tab)
Getting a small business to show up on Google can be frustrating. You can have a good website, decent products, and happy customers, but still barely get any traffic from search. Trying to figure out …
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16 hotreddit Hiring a local SEO agency? Let the good times roll! (Or will they?) (opens in new tab)
You’ve found an agency, the proposal looks good, and you’re ready for more customers to start finding you on Google. I’ve worked with more than 50 businesses, and this is what I’d suggest asking if y…
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16 hotreddit How are large local SEO agencies managing local link building budgets? (opens in new tab)
Hey r/agency. I’m wondering for larger local SEO agencies, how do you handle a local link building budget when there is a direct cost for the link? Take local sponsorships as an example, one of the m…
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16 hotreddit Is Google starting to use AI to recommend local businesses instead of just ranking them? (opens in new tab)
I came across this interesting example where Google’s AI appears to recommend local businesses and even shows a “Have AI get prices” option. It made me wonder about the future of Local SEO. Tradi…
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15.1 hotreddit Need Suggestions - how to manage local search and disvovery across 400+ locations? (opens in new tab)
Hi all. Thank you for your time. We're sizing up local presence management for a 400+ store estate. Vendor quotes are in, the business case is not obviously yes or no, and I wanted to hear from peopl…
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15 hotreddit Hiring: remote cold caller / closer for a US web + local SEO agency (opens in new tab)
**Budget per close:** $300 for a monthly-plan client, $1,350 for an annual-plan client. Commission-based engagement, no base salary. Akira is a small online-marketing agency selling websites and loca…
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15 hotreddit What's the best Astro.js agency for SEO, GEO and AI search visibility? (opens in new tab)
Been looking for agencies that specialise in Astro.js websites specially in terms of SEO and GEO AEO as most companies I have come across seem to focus on wordpress or shopify but I am curious if ther…
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15 hotreddit How much is acceptable for a person to do a website? (opens in new tab)
I'm looking for some honest advice on what a reasonable price is for a website for my small business. I'm not talking about a simple page with my logo and contact info. I want good text, strong SEO, …
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14 hotreddit Is Local SEO Becoming More Intertwined with Social Media? (opens in new tab)
Hello everyone! It seems that organic social media is playing an increasingly important role in local SEO. At a minimum, it can help drive branded searches and strengthen brand awareness. Beyond tha…
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14 hotreddit Localized SEO help (opens in new tab)
The restaurant I work for has had a website for years, built by an agency on Wordpress, maybe a decade ago. Except for a few image updates here and there, nothing has been optimized for search. No Goo…
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14 hotreddit What's actually the best way to increase organic SEO for a local business? I feel like I've tried everything (opens in new tab)
I run a small local business and I've been obsessing over the best way to increase organic SEO for the past year. Tried blogging consistently, built backlinks, optimized my Google Business profile, di…
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13.8 hotreddit Local SEO for 40+ y.o. roofing company in Canada? Im so confused.. (opens in new tab)
attention pls. News so far. - So, my DM is literally overflowing with offers to provide me with 999999 marketing services and all that sort of thing, so I feel I have to post public update to stem th…
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13.2 hotreddit The thing nobody tells you about hiring a local SEO agency: you start to fall off the day you stop paying (opens in new tab)
I've spent months talking to local business owners about why they hate their SEO situation. the pattern that came up over and over wasn't the price. it was that the effort to contact and upkeep evapor…
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13.2 hotreddit Best Local SEO/Google Business Profile tool for a small agency? (opens in new tab)
Hi everyone, I'm a beginner running a small social media marketing agency in India, and I've recently started working with a physiotherapy clinic. Along with social media management, I also want to o…
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13 hotreddit Google Business Profile suspended for "Deceptive Content" — Two legitimate businesses at the same address. Has anyone successfully appealed this? (opens in new tab)
(May edit for grammer) Edit #1: I submitted a bunch of documents predominantly photos, a lease agreement, my articles Of incorporation, PDF of my business registration my account was approved. It is n…
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13 hotreddit Title: Competitor ranks #1 with a suspicious address and reviews, while my verified profile got suspended. What am I missing? (opens in new tab)
I run a local service business, and I’m frustrated with how Google handles Business Profile enforcement. I’d appreciate some advice from people who have dealt with this. A competitor consistently ran…
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13 hotreddit Competitor ranks #1 with a suspicious address and reviews, while my verified profile got suspended. What am I missing? (opens in new tab)
I run a local service business, and I’m frustrated with how Google handles Business Profile enforcement. I’d appreciate some advice from people who have dealt with this. A competitor consistently ran…
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13 hotreddit Competitor ranks #1 with a suspicious address and reviews, while my verified profile got suspended. What am I missing? (opens in new tab)
I run a local service business, and I’m frustrated with how Google handles Business Profile enforcement. I’d appreciate some advice from people who have dealt with this. A competitor consistently ran…
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13 hotreddit Affordable Local SEO Services, What Should Small Businesses Actually Pay? (opens in new tab)
Finding affordable local SEO services can be frustrating. A lot of small business owners know they need SEO, but the prices can be all over the place. Some agencies charge a few hundred a month, while…
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12.7 warmreddit Can anyone recommend a trusted Google Business Profile (GBP/GMB) expert (opens in new tab)
Can anyone recommend a trusted Google Business Profile (GBP/GMB) expert I'm looking for an agency or freelancer who has helped businesses improve Google Maps rankings, Local SEO, and Google Business…
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12.6 warmreddit Marketing agency guarantee. Scam? (opens in new tab)
Hi, I hope everyone is doing well. I don't know much about marketing and was wanting to see what you guys may think of this. For context, I run a local serviced based business. Every now and then I …
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12.4 warmreddit Urgent help needed with Google Business Profile reviews (opens in new tab)
Hi everyone, I’m facing an issue with my Google Business Profile and would really appreciate some help. The profile is not suspended or blocked. People can still find the profile and leave reviews. H…
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12.3 warmreddit Best Local SEO/Google Business Profile tool for a small agency? (opens in new tab)
Hi everyone, I'm a beginner running a small social media marketing agency in India, and I've recently started working with a physiotherapy clinic. Along with social media management, I also want to o…
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12.2 warmreddit What to ask or look for in an SEO Director (in-house) (opens in new tab)
Hey guys, looking for some advice on what to ask/look for as I vet candidates for an SEO director role. We’ve been using an agency for the past 7 months and aren’t really seeing any results (and cert…
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12 warmreddit What makes a good SEO Agency ? (opens in new tab)
I have been looking into and asking from friends about SEO agencies. I have seen and have been recommended a few like 10xSEO,WebFX and Seige Media and a few others,but how so you generally select one …
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12 warmreddit What I look at before recommending an SEO package to a small business (a checklist) (opens in new tab)
I do SEO and web work for small businesses, and the same mistakes come up again and again when owners buy SEO. Here's the checklist I'd use if I were buying. 1. Know your goal first. More calls, more…
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12 warmreddit For a roofing company serving several ZIP codes…. are separate location pages worth the effort? (opens in new tab)
Local roofing companies serving just a few neighboring ZIP codes have an interesting SEO decision to make... Creating five separate location pages sounds reasonable until the content starts looking a…
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12 warmreddit Is SEO Still Worth It With AI? The Real Answer in 2026 (opens in new tab)
Yes, SEO is still worth it with AI — but a lot of the SEO people were paying for five years ago isn't. AI hasn't killed search. It has killed a chunk of the value attached to ranking mediocre inf…
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12 warmreddit Does local SEO still matter if most customers find businesses through maps? (opens in new tab)
I've been helping a small business owner improve their online presence and noticed most customers don't even visit the website first. They usually search, check Google Maps, read reviews, and then dec…
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12 warmreddit Looking for a White Label SEO Agency in UAE? (opens in new tab)
SEO agencies and digital marketing companies often have clients who need SEO services but don’t have an in-house team to handle everything. That’s where a white label SEO agency can help. A white lab…
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12 warmreddit How difficult is “Astro + Sanity” for Webflow users with a design background? (opens in new tab)
I’ve been thinking for a while now about whether I should make the switch from Webflow to Astro + Sanity. The biggest question for me is: how difficult is Astro + Sanity for someone who can’t really c…
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12 warmreddit local seo folks — why dont we actually work together instead of fighting for the same clients?? (opens in new tab)
small honest thought.. every local seo agency i see is fighting for the same 5 clients in their city.. burning ads, undercutting prices, dming random businesses.. meanwhile if 3-4 of us actually col…
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11.8 warmreddit Is Google Business Profile Optimization / Local SEO still worth it in 2026? (opens in new tab)
Hi everyone, I'm starting a dropservice business focused on Google Business Profile optimization and Local SEO. My plan is to find clients myself and outsource the fulfillment to an experienced Loca…
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11.6 warmreddit Best Tool For Google Map Ranking? (opens in new tab)
Post I’m focusing specifically on Google Maps / Google Business Profile rankings and trying to find a tool that goes beyond just showing me a geo-grid. Right now I’m looking at: Local Falcon Brig…
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11.6 warmreddit Is SEO really still worth it in 2026? (opens in new tab)
I've been thinking about this a lot lately. Is SEO actually still worth investing in in 2026? I work in digital marketing, so maybe I'm biased, but I genuinely keep going back and forth on this. Pe…
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11.4 warmreddit What is the best SEO tool for local SEO agencies? With AEO ideally! (opens in new tab)
Hi all- we are a small local SEO agency and was looking to purchase a tool that can be used for all our clients. Our primary use case helping them improve Google and ChatGPT visibility. We are lookin…
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11.3 warmreddit Beginner to SEO (opens in new tab)
I'm a local service business. (Floor Layer). I've never had a website and only used used FB groups and word of mouth to build my business. I'm looking to create a website through Claude and start gain…
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11.3 warmreddit The "National SEO" trap that wastes local business budgets. (opens in new tab)
A lot of web agencies try to sell small businesses on ranking for broad, massive keywords. If you are an independent plumber in Croydon or just a small business owner in Coventry, trying to optimize y…
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11 warmreddit Remote cold caller / closer (commission per closed client) — web + local SEO agency (opens in new tab)
Commission-only, no base salary. I'm hiring 2-3 cold callers for a small online-marketing agency that sells websites + local SEO to US local service businesses. **What you do:** Call business owners …
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11 warmreddit Google Business Profile Reinstatement Approved but Still Not Visible After Several Days (opens in new tab)
My Google Business Profile was recently suspended. I appealed the suspension, and Google approved the reinstatement, stating my profile would be visible within 24 hours. It’s now been several days, a…
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11 warmreddit Has Anyone Worked with the SEO and Personal Branding Agency for Doctors? (opens in new tab)
I’m a doctor and have been thinking about improving my online presence so more patients can find me through Google. I’m also interested in building my personal brand online. Has anyone tried working w…
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11 warmreddit Thinking of moving from Claude Code / Codex to local open-weight models for web dev + SEO work. Worth it, or do you end up going back? (opens in new tab)
I do mostly website dev and marketing work (SEO, AEO, content) plus some basic coding, all through Claude Code and Codex. I'm a non-coder, so I lean heavily on the agent doing the work. I'm consideri…
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11 warmreddit Is BrightLocal worth the money? Let's talk about it. 💸 (opens in new tab)
It's a fair question. And one we think is worth answering properly. The answer? It depends on what you need. If you're managing local SEO for multiple clients or locations, having rankings, citation…
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11 warmreddit Google Suspended My New Business Profile Despite Following Their Instructions (opens in new tab)
Hi, I had a Google Business Profile that I permanently closed a few days ago. Since my business address has also changed, the Google team advised me to create a new profile to verify my business at t…
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11 warmreddit Google Suspended My New Business Profile Despite Following Their Instructions (opens in new tab)
Hi, I had a Google Business Profile that I permanently closed a few days ago. Since my business address has also changed, the Google team advised me to create a new profile to verify my business at t…
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11 warmreddit Google Suspended My New Business Profile Despite Following Their Instructions (opens in new tab)
Hi, I had a Google Business Profile that I permanently closed a few days ago. Since my business address has also changed, the Google documentation mentioned to create a new profile to verify my busin…
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11 warmreddit 5 Best Alternative Perth SEO Agencies & Freelancers Worth Considering (opens in new tab)
https://preview.redd.it/dqs88ff3mguh1.png?width=1254&format=png&auto=webp&s=7be121b3e3245750668e6fe5dff0e4c4cd4755af Search for the best SEO agencies in Perth and you'll probably notice the same name…
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11 warmreddit How to Track Local Businesses with Otterly: A Practical Guide (opens in new tab)
Tracking a local business in AI search is a bit different from checking its position on Google. A business might rank well in traditional search but still be missing when someone asks ChatGPT or anoth…
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11 warmreddit Top SEO Agencies in Canberra (ACT) – 2026 Guide (opens in new tab)
I've been looking into SEO agencies servicing Canberra and the ACT, and one thing became pretty obvious: comparing agencies purely on price doesn't tell you much. Some are dedicated SEO/performance a…
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11 warmreddit Affordable Local SEO Services: Tips for Finding the Right One (opens in new tab)
Finding affordable local SEO services can be harder than it sounds. A lot of small business owners know they need help showing up on Google, but they don’t have a huge budget for SEO. At the same time…
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11 warmreddit Best Semrush/Ahrefs alternative for AI visibility and local AEO/SEO? (opens in new tab)
Hi all- I am looking for an SEMRush alternative for my business specifically to improve AEO/AI Visibility for my local business. I figured SEMRush and Ahrefs are more meant for traditional SEO and I d…
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11 warmreddit Small Business SEO Consultant, Is It Worth It? (opens in new tab)
Getting a small business to show up on Google can be frustrating. You can have a good website, decent services, and happy customers, but still barely get any traffic from search. Meanwhile, bigger com…
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11 warmreddit A law firm opening a new office burned 9 months and their whole budget on PPC before we touched their SEO. Under 200 organic visits a day to almost 1,000 in about two months. (opens in new tab)
Full disclosure up top: this is our own client work. We run Flamine (SEO/GEO agency) and I mod here, so I am not hiding behind a throwaway. The client stays anonymous, but the story and numbers are re…
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11 warmreddit small local seo agency, clients are holding, want to scale it properly "i will not promote" (opens in new tab)
local seo and site builds. cleaners, a detailer, a trucking company, a photographer. retention is fine, revenue is steady, but its flat. im not adding new ones fast enough. so im ramping outreach now…
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11 warmreddit How do you get more Google reviews for small business? (opens in new tab)
Hey everyone! I'm running a small business in interior design and remodeling, and I have only 5-7 clients every year because the project takes a long time from start to finish. I asked some clients to…
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11 warmreddit Cost of SEO agency in Toronto? (2026) (opens in new tab)
**UPDATE!:** I’ve already been asked multiple times in DMs how it all turned out and who we chose, and ngl I’m fed up with answering the same questions over and over, so I’ll just post this here – we’…
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10.9 warmreddit Relentless Digital??? anyone worked with them etc (opens in new tab)
Been running my HVAC company for 6 years, we're doing around $1.2M a year but growth has been flat for two seasons. Been burned by 2 marketing agencies already, one charged $3k a month for 8 months an…
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10.5 warmreddit Google Business Profile Suspended Account after changing the Category (opens in new tab)
I got an email warning after I changed the Primary Category and added some secondary categories to the Google Business Profile because of an identity change. When I checked the profile, my edits were …
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10.5 warmreddit Is SEO Still Worth It in a Small Country If the Top 5 Google Results Are All Ads? (opens in new tab)
Is SEO still worth investing in for a local service business in a country with a population of around 2 million? I've often read that the top 3 Google search results receive around 70% of all clicks.…
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10.4 warmreddit Marketing for Small Plumbing Company (opens in new tab)
I own a small plumbing business (2 vans). I’m looking for recommendations on how I should scale my business with marketing. Google LSA has not really picked up yet in my target area. I get most of ou…
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10.4 warmreddit I’m trying to do SEO properly for roofers, but I feel like I’ve hit a wall with local rankings/backlinks — what am I missing? (opens in new tab)
I’m looking for some advice from people who actually do local SEO, especially home services / roofing in French market. I’m still pretty new to this and I’m not pretending to be some SEO guru. I wor…
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10.3 warmreddit Is SEO Still Worth It in a Small Country If the Top 5 Google Results Are All Ads? (opens in new tab)
Is SEO still worth investing in for a local service business in a country with a population of around 2 million? I've often read that the top 3 Google search results receive around 70% of all clicks.…
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10.2 warmreddit Marketing for Small Plumbing Company (opens in new tab)
I own a small plumbing business (2 vans). I’m looking for recommendations on how I should scale my business with marketing. Google LSA has not really picked up yet in my target area. I get most of ou…
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10.2 warmreddit I run a local SEO agency and want an offline business. I need your suggestions . (opens in new tab)
Hey small business owners, welcome to my post. In this post, I need your suggestions to start an offline business. Please read this carefully and share your advice. I started my career as a WordPress…
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10.1 warmreddit Why does my competitor rank higher on Google maps even with a lower star rating? (opens in new tab)
I own a small coffee shop and whenever I chat with out of town customers, most of them say that they found it on maps. We are located on a small peninsula known for tourism in the summers, but most pe…
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10 warmreddit Need help with a suspended Google Business Profile for a Canadian construction company. Is there a legitimate way to get it reinstated? (opens in new tab)
Hi everyone, I'm looking for someone experienced with Google Business Profile (GBP), particularly suspension recovery and service-area businesses in Canada. Here's the situation: My client runs a c…
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10 warmreddit How to Choose a Digital Marketing Agency in Dindigul in 2027 – Tips for Local Business Owners (opens in new tab)
If you run your business in Dindigul, having an online presence is becoming increasingly important. Customers now search on Google, check Google Maps, explore Instagram pages and compare businesses be…
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10 warmreddit [Web] Breevy, an agentic marketing workspace. Looking for SEOs and agencies to try it and tell me what is wrong (opens in new tab)
I'm the founder of Breevy. Each website gets its own workspace, and AI agents do the SEO and marketing work there: keyword research, content, technical fixes, local listings and AI visibility tracking…
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10 warmreddit White Label SEO Partnership: Grow Your Agency Without Growing Your Headcount (opens in new tab)
Hi, Most agencies get asked about SEO sooner or later. Hiring specialists, managing delivery, and keeping up with Google and AI search changes is expensive and slow. JC Web Pros is a Mohali-based dig…
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10 warmreddit Starting a digital agency in Hyderabad. Would love to connect with local founders (opens in new tab)
Hyderabad founders, I’m building a small digital agency and looking to connect Hyderabad startup founders - I’m building a small digital agency and trying to get it in front of the right people. I s…
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10 warmreddit [HIRING] Local SEO Manager, remote, construction and home services agency, $3,000 to $4,000/mo (opens in new tab)
JerryCo is a web design and SEO agency in Portland, Oregon. We build sites and run local SEO for construction, renovation, and home service companies: cabinet makers, glass installers, remodelers, car…
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10 warmreddit [HIRING] Local SEO Specialist | WordPress + Service Business Experience | Long-Term (opens in new tab)
We're a U.S.-based digital agency looking for a Local SEO Specialist to manage day-to-day SEO across our agency website and multiple client websites. Most of our clients are local service businesses,…
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10 warmreddit [HIRING] Local SEO Specialist | WordPress + Service Business Experience | Long-Term (opens in new tab)
We're a U.S.-based digital agency looking for a Local SEO Specialist to manage day-to-day SEO across our agency website and multiple client websites. Most of our clients are local service businesses,…
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10 warmreddit Things I wish every business owner checked before hiring an SEO agency (opens in new tab)
I have been working in SEO for a few years now, and one pattern keeps repeating. Business owners hire an agency, pay for 6-12 months, and then realise nothing really moved. Most of the time, the warni…
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10 warmreddit Hiring: SEO Specialist (Content + Local SEO) | Remote INDIA (opens in new tab)
We’re an AI agency building our in-house SEO team and looking for an SEO specialist who is genuinely strong at content writing and can also handle SEO audits + technical SEO. What you’ll own: 10–12…
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10 warmreddit Hiring: SEO Specialist (Content + Local SEO) | Remote INDIA (opens in new tab)
We’re an AI agency building our in-house SEO team and looking for an SEO specialist who is genuinely strong at content writing and can also handle SEO audits + technical SEO. What you’ll own: 10–12…
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10 warmreddit Business Profile reinstated after suspension, but all my reviews are still gone. Will they come back? (opens in new tab)
Hi everyone, I run a small shop in France. My Google Business Profile was suspended a few weeks ago, and after an appeal, it was reinstated. The problem: it now shows 0 reviews. I had 50+ reviews fr…
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10 warmreddit How would you get your first SEO/GEO clients as a freelancer in 2026? (opens in new tab)
I’m starting to offer SEO + GEO (getting businesses more visibility in Google and AI search results) as a freelance service. I’m at the point where I’d rather spend my time getting real clients than …
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10 warmreddit Is SEO Still Worth It in a Small Country If the Top 5 Google Results Are All Ads? (opens in new tab)
Is SEO still worth investing in for a local service business in a country with a population of around 2 million? I've often read that the top 3 Google search results receive around 70% of all clicks.…
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9.9reddit Should I continue to work for this client? (opens in new tab)
Hi, I am a data and analytics person. I thought of starting a local seo agency because I feel like its interesting and I am a quick learner. I got a local dental client and I told I will work for fre…
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9.8reddit Is it worth becoming a local SEO freelancer in 2026? (opens in new tab)
Hey guys I'm a college student from INDIA currently exploring career options apart from getting a really low paying job (as a beginner) which I may not even like.. I know the basics of local SEO an…
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9.6reddit My two cents on the value and ethics of current generative AI tools/LLMs (opens in new tab)
Hi! Strap in, since this is going to be a long read. I'll attempt to present all of my thoughts and opinions as neutrally as I can, and will include as much context as I can. I'm posting this to start…
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9.6reddit Google Business Profile Suspended (opens in new tab)
Has anyone else had their Google Business Profile suspended for something as simple as updating their website? I've had my GBP for years without a single issue. Recently, I invested time and money in…
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9.5reddit Local seo for Pi law firms (opens in new tab)
Hi, I am data scientist but determined to provide local seo service for pi law firms. Based on my research local seo for pi law firms is a highly competitive space and also I am starting out so it wi…
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9.5reddit is seo worth it in algeria (opens in new tab)
i was about to start learning website seo/geo as a services to local businesses , but after some research i found it’s not a lead strategy that works in this market regarding that we don’t google thin…
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9.4reddit Brampton business owners, what am I missing? (opens in new tab)
I’m genuinely hoping to get some honest feedback from people who run businesses in Brampton. I’ve been trying to sell website design and SEO services to local businesses, and honestly, I’m pretty stu…
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9.4reddit Is SEO worth it for a local clearing/cleaning truck business (septic/unblocking) (opens in new tab)
Hey everyone, I learned the basics of SEO and I am pretty good with technical SEO (because of my dev background). I'm trying to figure out if it's actually worth putting effort into SEO for my dad's …
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9.3reddit How do agencies price local SEO for a multi-location client? (opens in new tab)
Curious about how all you experts price. I have a potential client with quite a few locations and I’m having trouble figuring out where the pricing should land. My first thought was just to do a mon…
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9.3reddit Women HVAC company leaders and owners: what would make you actually trust a marketing company enough to talk to them? (Woman owned full service marketing agency) (opens in new tab)
I’m a woman building a marketing company focused right now on HVAC, and I’d really like feedback specifically from women who own or run HVAC businesses. My broader specialty is time-of-need home serv…
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9.2reddit Best Rank Tracker with API: Top Google Rank Solutions for 2026 (opens in new tab)
Choosing a rank tracker with an API in 2026 starts with what broke in 2025. In September, Google killed the num=100 parameter, and tools that fetched 100 positions in a single request suddenly cost ro…
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9.2reddit How do you claim a Service Area Business when the "Claim this business" option is completely missing? (opens in new tab)
Hello everyone. I am running into a massive roadblock while doing local SEO for a new window cleaning client and I am hoping someone here has a solid workaround. My client worked with an SEO agency a…
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9.1reddit Can I create a Google Business Profile (GMB) without a physical address? (opens in new tab)
Hello Everyone I want to create a Google Business Profile, but I don't have a physical office or storefront. I travel to my customers to provide services. Is it possible to create and verify a profi…
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9.1reddit Small business is doing around £11k-£12k a month but I’m struggling to actually grow it. What would you do? (opens in new tab)
I run a small dry cleaning, laundry and alterations business in London and I’m looking for some advice from people who have actually grown a local service business. I’ve been tracking the business qu…
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9.1reddit Top 8 LLM Visibility Tracking Tools for Agencies (opens in new tab)
AI search has created a new visibility challenge for agencies. Ranking a client’s website on Google is no longer enough when potential customers can discover brands through ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini…
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9reddit How I process and submit microstock batches in 2026: My end-to-end workflow (AI keywording, SEO sort & multi-agency FTP) (opens in new tab)
Hey everyone, In this walkthrough, you can watch how I process a batch of photos from my trip to Budapest last week, using the desktop workstation I developed (ArtushVision AI) to keep files local, r…
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9reddit How do you decide if a backlink is worth getting for local SEO? (opens in new tab)
I work with local businesses. Before I take a link, I check if the site is relevant and good quality. But sometimes I don't know if a paid local directory link is worth it. What do you check?
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9reddit [FOR HIRE] SEO Specialist | Local SEO, Technical SEO, WordPress & Digital Marketing VA (opens in new tab)
Hi everyone! I'm an SEO Specialist and Virtual Assistant from the Philippines, currently looking to work with business owners, agencies, and entrepreneurs who need help improving their website's sear…
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9reddit Does a keyword in your domain still matter? I spent $224 to find out (7,374 keywords, 3,048 new domains, 60k AI answers) (opens in new tab)
I always thought that having an exact match domain, or at least a partial match would help you loads with SEO, but that's just something I always believed without having any data behind it. So I deci…
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9reddit Google AI Overviews Are Recommending My Local SEO Client (opens in new tab)
I’ve been posting GEO short videos of real plumbing jobs and customer reviews everyday on Google and YouTube for the past 1 to 2 weeks. Now Google’s AI Mode and Ask Maps are recommending my client for…
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9reddit Google AI Overviews Are Recommending My Local SEO Client (opens in new tab)
I’ve been posting GEO short videos of real plumbing jobs and customer reviews everyday on Google and YouTube for the past 1 to 2 weeks. Now Google’s AI Mode and Ask Maps are recommending my client for…
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9reddit Healthcare seo agencies that specialize in dental specially are worth the premium over general healthcare agencies in our experience (opens in new tab)
Switched from a general healthcare seo agency to one that focuses exclusively on dental practices and the difference in baseline knowledge was immediately apparent in the first strategy call, they und…
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9reddit Does hiding your address on Google Business Profile help you rank in multiple service areas? (opens in new tab)
Hello! I own a handyman business that operates entirely through service calls to customers’ homes. I don’t have a storefront or office where customers come to me. My business address is mainly just wh…
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9reddit I Ranked Every Google AI Latest Update by How Much Time It Saves (opens in new tab)
A hotel guest walks up to a screen, says hello, and a face on that screen says hello back in the guest's own language. While they chat about the trip, the AI behind that face checks the booking in th…
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9reddit Local SEO - whats new in 2026? (opens in new tab)
Welcome back to the David Quaid SEO Show — Episode 8! In this episode, we're diving deep into everything that's changed in local SEO for 2026. Joined by Jake Henley (CEO of Evergrow Marketing & host o…
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9reddit [For Hire] GoHighLevel Automation & SEO Specialist | Funnels, Workflows, CRM, Local SEO & n8n (opens in new tab)
Hi everyone, I’m Angelo Santos, and I’m currently looking for a full-time or part-time remote opportunity as a GoHighLevel Automation and SEO Specialist. I have 4+ years of experience helping busine…
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9reddit Agencies tracking rankings for multiple clients — what's actually annoying you about your current tool? (opens in new tab)
Curious to hear from people managing SEO for more than one client. A few things I keep wondering about: - Does your rank tracker handle local + multi-language tracking well, or is it clunky/bolted on…
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9reddit Local SEO guy here. Lost most of my clients after getting sick (opens in new tab)
Hey everyone,not really sure how to write this, so I'll just say it straight. I've been dealing with a serious health issue for the past 6-7 months, and it cost me most of my client roster. I was on…
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9reddit i used AI to watch 7 hours of “AI side hustle” videos. they’re mostly selling the same 3 ideas (opens in new tab)
i used meetclaras to analyze 19 recent AI side hustle videos, totaling 7 hours and 7 minutes. despite titles promising “no skills,” “easy money,” and ideas nobody is talking about, almost everything f…
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9reddit How Open Higgsfield help a small sportswear brand create a campaign. (opens in new tab)
tl;dr: 35 second campaign video, 7 shots, made with ai in about a day and a half. cost us around 250 usd and we could do it cheaper, here is the steps. We do a marketing for one local sportswear bran…
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9reddit FableFox AI Review – Is It Actually Worth It In 2026? (opens in new tab)
I’ve been looking into FableFox AI recently because the pitch caught my attention for a slightly different reason than most new AI tools. It isn’t just another “AI writer that does 20 things” type of…
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9reddit Ahrefs Brand Radar Review 2026: 9 Things to Know About Features, Pricing, Pros and Cons (opens in new tab)
An **Ahrefs Brand Radar Review** is useful if you're trying to understand how your brand appears in AI-generated answers rather than relying only on traditional Google rankings. AI search has added a…
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9reddit Paid ads work. Organic SEO doesn’t. What am I missing? (opens in new tab)
Hey everyone, I’m getting pretty good at lead gen, but SEO is honestly my weak spot. Paid ads work for me, but my organic results are basically zero. I know the usual advice — “create content, buil…
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9reddit Paid ads work. Organic SEO doesn’t. What am I missing? (opens in new tab)
Hey everyone, I’m getting pretty good at lead gen, but SEO is honestly my weak spot. Paid ads work for me, but my organic results are basically zero. I know the usual advice — “create content, build…
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9reddit Should I get new domain? Cuz the current domain ain't ranking no matter what. (opens in new tab)
So I have been working on a website, its been more than 6 months now, the website looks stubborn to not rank for commercial queries no matter what. Everything we've checked: Indexing — Pages are in…
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9reddit 17 Best AI Rank Trackers to Monitor Your Visibility in ChatGPT, Google AI, and More (opens in new tab)
In this guide, we’ve rounded up 25 of the best AI Search Rank Tracking and Visibility Tools for 2026, comparing their features, pricing, strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases. Whether you’re an …
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9reddit Where are you guys finding legitimate Local SEO jobs these days? (opens in new tab)
I'm based in Pakistan and looking for a remote Local SEO role. I'm curious where people are actually finding good opportunities. I have around 10 case studies from Local SEO projects, mostly home ser…
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9reddit Google suspended one of my HVAC company's profile out of nowhere after 14 years and 250+ 5-star reviews (opens in new tab)
Been in the heating and cooling biz for over 25 years. Same Google account and business profile since 2012. I got multiple locations, all with their own Google profiles, and every single one has 100+…
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9reddit AMA with Joy Hawkins - Founder @ Sterling Sky & Google Business Profile Platinum Product Expert - Google Business Profile Help (opens in new tab)
Hi Reddit! I’m Joy Hawkins. I’ve been working in the Local SEO trenches since 2006. Today, I’m the founder and owner of [Sterling Sky](https://sterlingsky.ca/) (a leading Local SEO agency in the US & …
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8.9reddit Helping a local law firm get un-suspended from google ads. Appeals failing. Help! (opens in new tab)
I have tried everything, I’ve submitted all their documents, they are verified, Google business profile, etc etc. Ads is frozen, so we can’t modify ads. Google ads support says they can’t help us. N…
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8.9reddit Is Local SEO worth it with the new Google algo (removing call CTA & AI)? (opens in new tab)
I run a small business and have focused on local SEO primarily for the past 4-5 years and it has been very successful for the flow of clients that I want. After the update last week my lead-calls have…
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8.7reddit I run a ~$1.1M/year local HVAC company. Here’s what actually brings us customers, what failed, and what you need to start automating with AI in 2026 (opens in new tab)
Been running a local HVAC company for a while now and we’re doing around $1.1M/year. Thought I’d share a few things that actually worked for us because I wasted a lot of money figuring this out. #1 P…
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8.6reddit How are you getting more patients to leave Google reviews? (opens in new tab)
We've been looking for better ways to increase patient reviews without making the process feel pushy. For those managing optometry or healthcare practices, what's been most effective for you? We've h…
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8.6reddit Hello SEO experts, need some help on semRush site audit for plumbing business (opens in new tab)
I’m trying the SEMrush free trial and ran a Site Audit for my plumbing business. It’s showing so many issues 😅 Does fixing these actually help with rankings and getting more leads, or are some of th…
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8.5reddit How do you actually manage local SEO across 12+ locations for a multi-location restaurant? (opens in new tab)
Seattle based, we've got 14 locations across the PNW, growing to 20 by next year. Each location has its own GBP listing, own local landing page, own reviews to manage, and its become genuinely unmanag…
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8.4reddit Google Business Profile Suspended After Editing? (opens in new tab)
We manage profiles for local businesses in Thailand. Six suspensions in 8 months, all reinstated eventually, all avoidable. What each owner had done a few days before: Added the service and city to …
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8.4reddit Looking for UK web designers who work with plumbers/trades (opens in new tab)
Hey everyone, My dad and I are looking to get a new website built for his plumbing business, so he asked me to have a look around and find someone who can help. We're specifically looking for someon…
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8.4reddit Looking for an all in one SEO tool (opens in new tab)
I am a freelancer managing around 8-10 small businesses & I am looking for an all in one local seo tools which can simplify my workflow. I am particularly looking for a platform that can handle Googl…
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8.2reddit Paid ads work. Organic SEO doesn’t. What am I missing? (opens in new tab)
Hey everyone, I’m getting pretty good at lead gen, but SEO is honestly my weak spot. Paid ads work for me, but my organic results are basically zero. I know the usual advice — “create content, build…
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8.2reddit Google Reviews & Services are disappearing from my GNP (opens in new tab)
Hello everyone, Very strange thing happening. I run a marketing agency and have started requesting reviews for my GBP to help with local SEO. My process is to send the link provided by Google to my c…
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8.1reddit Otterly AI Review 2026: 10 Things to Know About Features, Pricing, Pros and Cons (opens in new tab)
AI search visibility is becoming something more marketers need to pay attention to, but measuring it is still a lot less straightforward than tracking traditional Google rankings. Instead of only look…
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8.1reddit we're Awesome Leads (local SEO agency) — here's what happened when a client's rankings dropped and we couldn't figure out why for two weeks (opens in new tab)
wanted to share this one because it was genuinely humbling and I think there's a lesson in here about how much we still don't fully understand about ranking factors, even doing this full time quick b…
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8reddit Cold calling trades (roofing, plumbing, landscaping) for an SEO agency: 280 dials, 0 meetings. What am I missing? (opens in new tab)
I’m doing outbound calling for an SEO agency and trying to book a meeting with owners of trade businesses (roofers, plumbers, landscapers, HVAC). First client in this industry, numbers so far, around …
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8reddit Cold calling trades (roofing, plumbing, landscaping) for an SEO agency: 280 dials, 0 meetings. What am I missing? (opens in new tab)
I’m doing outbound calling for an SEO agency and trying to book a meeting with owners of trade businesses (roofers, plumbers, landscapers, HVAC). First client in this industry, numbers so far, around …
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8reddit Recruiting: full-cycle closer for B2B web + local SEO services (commission per close) (opens in new tab)
Akira, a small B2B service agency, is hiring 2-3 remote full-cycle closers. We sell websites and local SEO to US local service businesses. **What you do:** call business owners from lead lists we pro…
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8reddit Commission-only closer for a website + local SEO agency — $300 / $1,350 per closed client (opens in new tab)
I hire closers, not setters. If you can run a call end to end and you'd rather have uncapped per-close pay than a salary, read on. The product: websites + local SEO packages for US local service busi…
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8reddit Work from home: remote cold caller for a US web + local SEO agency (commission per close) (opens in new tab)
I'm hiring 2-3 remote cold callers for a small online-marketing agency serving US local service businesses. You'd be working from home on your own setup. **How pay works (stated plainly):** there is …
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8reddit Google Maps rankings collapsed across my service area in 60 days. Any idea what could cause this? (opens in new tab)
I own a lawn care and landscaping business in Southwest Ohio. I’ve been in business for about 9 months. In September, I was ranking extremely well on Google Maps across my service area. Here’s what …
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8reddit Google Business Profile rankings declining over the past few months — has anyone experienced this? (opens in new tab)
Hey everyone, I manage a Google Business Profile that has been gradually losing local rankings over the past few months. It previously ranked in the business’s city and some surrounding cities, but i…
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8reddit Best home care website design companies (2026) (opens in new tab)
Disclosure: Approved Senior Network® published this list and ranks its own GoCareWebsites® program first. We explain our criteria below, say where another company is the better fit, and describe every…
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8reddit Top rated home care marketing agencies in the United States (2026) (opens in new tab)
https://preview.redd.it/istkhjuldizh1.jpeg?width=1774&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=83bd84627861e0004099dab765d089fb6118c728 Disclosure: Approved Senior Network® published this list and ranks itself first.…
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8reddit His competitors live on ads. He bet on local SEO instead. Now he’s buying ads too. (opens in new tab)
An owner felt that after giving them 6 months to prove value, his agency wasn’t doing enough for local SEO, so I checked his Google profile, website and map visibility. He runs a service-area busines…
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8reddit Hit a wall with local seo for my injury practice, worth outsourcing or keep grinding solo? (opens in new tab)
Opened a personal injury practice early last year and handled all marketing solo. Sorted gbp, gathered reviews, and tried posting articles regularly. Between casework and prep i am stretched thing, a…
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8reddit Would you fire your SEO agency if rankings improved but calls didn't? (opens in new tab)
Suppose you're paying $800/month for Local SEO. After 3 months, your agency shows you a beautiful geogrid report..lots of green pins, improved rankings, everything. But your phone is still barely ri…
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8reddit How to Get Cited by ChatGPT: I Hit 128 AI Answers in 7 Steps (opens in new tab)
Want to know how to get cited by ChatGPT when someone asks it for the best company in your space? The answer is link building, but not the kind most agencies are still selling. One of our sites, aip…
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8reddit Can Google Ads help a hotel rank higher in Google Maps/Places results? Does PMax Maps inventory influence local rankings? (opens in new tab)
Hi everyone, I manage Google Ads for a hotel in the UK, and I'm trying to understand the relationship between Google Ads and Google Maps rankings. When searching for the hotel on Google, our website…
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8reddit How are you getting clients for a restaurant marketing agency in 2026? Looking for SEO tips in the AI era (opens in new tab)
Hey guys! I’m currently doing SEO on growing a restaurant marketing agency that specializes in the restaurant and food & beverage industry. We offer services like local SEO, website optimization, soc…
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8reddit How are you getting clients for a restaurant marketing agency in 2026? Looking for SEO tips in the AI era (opens in new tab)
Hey guys! I’m currently doing SEO on growing a restaurant marketing agency that specializes in the restaurant and food & beverage industry. We offer services like local SEO, website optimization, soc…
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8reddit Roofing Contractor SEO, PPC & Lead Gen Playbook (opens in new tab)
Quick background: I run GetPhound, a small agency that handles SEO, paid ads and lead generation for local service companies, roofers among them. The most common question I hear from roofing owners is…
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8reddit How do you get customers to actually leave Google reviews? (opens in new tab)
Do you ask every customer or just hope the happy ones remember to do it? I've been building something for this. You bcc an email address on your invoices and the next day it sends the customer a quic…
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8reddit Has anyone won back a suspended Google Business Profile? What proof worked? (opens in new tab)
Google gives a vague reason and an appeal form. If you won, what did you attach, and how many days did it take? If you lost, what do you think went wrong? I am researching this problem and will share …
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8reddit I'm looking for new B2B clients for Google Ads and Lead Generation (opens in new tab)
Hey everyone! I'm currently looking for some new clients who need help with Google Ads and lead generation. I'm good at running Google Search Ads, especially for B2B and service-based businesses. My…
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8reddit Google says there's no way to pay for a better local ranking. Here's what its own help pages say actually moves a Business Profile (opens in new tab)
If you run a local business, you've probably had the call. Someone promises to get you into the top 3 on Google Maps for a monthly fee. Google's own help page on local ranking has a line worth knowin…
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8reddit Google Verified Us by Live Video, Then Automatically Suspended Our Profile Again (opens in new tab)
Hello Google Business Profile Product Experts, I am hoping an experienced Product Expert can help us understand and escalate an extremely frustrating situation involving our business, GroveStreet Loc…
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8reddit How to Choose the Best AI SEO Agency by SearchTides AI Agency (opens in new tab)
Finding the best AI SEO agency is becoming more complicated because almost every SEO agency now claims to offer AI search optimization. Some agencies have added GEO and AEO to their service pages. Ot…
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8reddit How do agencies get SEO clients from other countries (opens in new tab)
I'm also an SEO executive, and I've been wondering like, how do agencies actually work with clients in other countries like Dubai, US, UK. And how do they find these clients understand the local mark…
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8reddit For sites losing Google traffic to AI, which traffic is actually disappearing? (opens in new tab)
We have advertised on Google for nearly two decades, going back close to the beginning of AdWords. It has created enormous value for us. At the same time, my own use of traditional Google Search has …
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8reddit SEO beginner needs direction: Keywords, Local SEO, and Free Tools for Law Firms & an Agency? (opens in new tab)
Hey everyone, I’m working on increasing organic traffic for two distinct niches: a marketing agency and a few law firms. I understand the basics of SEO, but I’m hitting a wall on the execution side a…
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8reddit Need More Local Customers? I Help Businesses Improve Their Local SEO & Google Rankings (opens in new tab)
Hi everyone, I help local businesses improve their Google rankings, Google Maps visibility, and online leads through Local SEO. I work with businesses such as: Plumbers & HVAC companies Electricia…
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8reddit How to Rank in Google Search With Just 24 Hours of Data (opens in new tab)
Google is already telling you which pages to build next, and most business owners never look. Once I started listening, working out how to rank in Google Search got a lot simpler. Right now we rank …
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8reddit How to Rank in Google AI Overviews: 5 Mistakes to Stop Making (opens in new tab)
Why does Google's AI Overview keep naming your competitors when you know your business is better? After testing this across my own websites, I've found that learning how to rank in Google AI Overview…
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8reddit Use Cases for AI Agents With Jev Save Tokens Fast (2026) (opens in new tab)
Use Cases for AI Agents become much more useful when Jev handles the tiny decisions that usually waste frontier model calls. A smart agent does not need Claude, ChatGPT, Codex, or another heavy model…
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8reddit What are the biggest pains of local SEO agencies? (opens in new tab)
Hey, guys and girls. I have a question to local SEO agencies owners. I've been building SEO platform for agencies for years and found that local SEO agencies have the biggest retention and LTV among a…
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8reddit 10 Best Beket AI Alternatives for AI Search, Citations, and Competitors (opens in new tab)
This guide reviews 10 leading Beket AI alternatives for agencies, SEO specialists, content teams, SaaS businesses, local companies, and growing brands. It explains what each platform measures, its maj…
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8reddit Confused about NAP + entity naming with 2 GBPs. Help needed please. (opens in new tab)
Local business owner here (plumbing/sewer, home services, LA area), 2 physical locations, each with its own Google Business Profile. Had an agency running our SEO for about a year, recently took over …
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8reddit Is SEO worth investing in for a small local business in Mumbai? (opens in new tab)
I’ve noticed that many small local businesses in Mumbai rely mainly on Instagram, WhatsApp, or paid advertising to get customers. But SEO can take time to show results, so it made me wonder whether it…
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7.9reddit How to Scale Up and Set Up a Local SEO Agency?4 Months In, 8 Clients and Stuck (opens in new tab)
I started my local SEO agency about 4 months ago, and I'm at a point where I’m not really sure what I should focus on next. When I started, I was doing most things myself. Over the last 4 months, I’v…
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7.6reddit How to get reviews consistently without begging, bribing, or breaking Google's rules (opens in new tab)
Most businesses ask for reviews the same way: they remember to, once, after a really good job. Then they forget for three months. Meanwhile the competitor down the road has 340 reviews and a system. …
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7.6reddit Delivered one project, then complete silence. Founders who got past this — what worked for you? (opens in new tab)
I started a small agency earlier this year. We build fully custom websites and also handle SEO, digital marketing, and CRM/ERP setups basically shaped around what each business actually needs instead …
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7.5reddit Local seo as side hustle (opens in new tab)
Is it possible to scale my local seo for pi law firm agency to 10k dollars per month while having a day job. How many hours required for my agency to scale?
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7.4reddit Confused about NAP + entity naming with 2 GBPs. Help needed please. (opens in new tab)
Local business owner here (plumbing/sewer, home services, LA area), 2 physical locations, each with its own Google Business Profile. Had an agency running our SEO for about a year, recently took over …
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7.2reddit Local SEO Clients (opens in new tab)
Where are you guys getting your local SEO Clients. I was working with foreign agency and I was managing their hole operation of local SEO I have experience of over 3 years. But as I was on the operati…
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7.1reddit Audited 2,475 sites. The most common defect isn't in any SEO tool. (opens in new tab)
Been doing this since the nineties (yes, I'm that old) and this one still surprised me. I ran a deep site audit across 2,475 US market leaders, local and ecom. HVAC, plumbing, electrical, med spas, r…
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7reddit A YouTube influencer posted a video attacking his former SEO agency, a niche agency focused only on the fencing industry (opens in new tab)
Update: Apparently this is a spat that has been going on for over a week and there are multiple videos on this. It's a long video but I think the local SEO industry can learn a lot from this. I poste…
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7reddit How I process and submit microstock batches in 2026: My end-to-end workflow (AI keywording, SEO sort & multi-agency FTP) (opens in new tab)
Hey everyone, In this walkthrough, you can watch how I process a batch of photos from my trip to Budapest last week, using the desktop workstationArtushVision AI to keep files local, run cost-effecti…
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7reddit Service provider (opens in new tab)
Looking for Businesses That Need Google Business Profile Services Hi everyone! I run a B2B marketing agency that helps businesses improve their online presence through Google Business Profile (GBP) …
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7reddit The Website Is Not the Center of Local SEO. The Brand Is. (opens in new tab)
One of my plumbing clients recently received a five star review from a homeowner in Clarkdale, Arizona. She explained that she discovered the company through its reviews, hired them for plumbing repa…
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7reddit ProfitMaps AI Review: Can a Map Scan Make Local SEO Easier to Explain? (opens in new tab)
ProfitMaps AI Review starts with a familiar local-search problem: a business owner checks Google Maps near the shop, sees a reassuring position, and assumes customers across town see the same thing. T…
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7reddit How to Choose the Right SEO Agency Without Getting Burned (opens in new tab)
Choosing an SEO agency can be difficult because every agency seems to promise better rankings. I’d focus more on their process: technical SEO, keyword research, content strategy, reporting, and how th…
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7reddit What's the biggest pain of local SEO reporting? (opens in new tab)
I have a question to local SEO agency owners. I've been building SEO platform for agencies for years and found that local SEO agencies have the biggest retention and LTV among all agencies we serve. …
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7reddit 25 Potential Local SEO Clients - I Need Advice (opens in new tab)
Hello SEOs I have a huge opportunity here and would appreciate your help, I have a web development client who I manage 25 dental sites for. They asked me about helping with local seo as they don't tr…
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7reddit page 1 in 30 days (opens in new tab)
Hey everyone, I recently started my exotic car rental and wanted to share some of my SEO results. The company is called beyrentals.com which is currently ranked JUST under turo for the term “chevrolet…
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7reddit HELP - Suspended Profile (opens in new tab)
I am a marketing manager that is helping out a family member with their business. They run a roofing company. I set up their Google Business Profile, all socials and website. I consider myself pretty …
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7reddit Free Google Maps Audit (opens in new tab)
If you run a local business, your Google Business Profile might already be costing you enquiries without you realising it. Your competitors could be ranking above you simply because their profile is …
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7reddit How would you get your first SEO/GEO clients as a freelancer in 2026? (opens in new tab)
I’m starting to offer SEO + GEO (getting businesses more visibility in Google and AI search results) as a freelance service. I’m at the point where I’d rather spend my time getting real clients than …
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7reddit How to Get More Google Reviews for Your Practice (opens in new tab)
For a local practice, Google reviews are the modern word of mouth — often the first thing a prospective patient sees. Here's how to earn more of them, ethically. **Why reviews matter so much:** - The…
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7reddit Israeli tourist threaten cafe in Iceland over an art (opens in new tab)
Copied from cafés Instagram page: Today, August 15, a group of Israeli soldiers (tourists) entered a Palestinian-owned business in Keflavík, Lava Sweets & Cafe. They threatened the person working ther…
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6.9reddit I have a difficult one (opens in new tab)
I am a web designer and will do the occasional SEO work, but this isn't a client, it's a friend's business, so I've been digging into it on my own time and I've now spent enough hours on it that I nee…
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6.8reddit Exploding Job Offer Advice (opens in new tab)
I got laid off in January 2023- I haven’t been able to find anything as an SEO professional. I have 10 years of experience currently. I have a 24 hour exploding job offer from a local agency. Pretty …
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6.6reddit Suspended Profile - HELP! (opens in new tab)
I am a marketing manager that is helping out a family member with their business. They run a roofing company. I set up their Google Business Profile, all socials and website. I consider myself pretty …
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6.6reddit Google explicitly bans review incentives. So how do businesses legally get more 5-star reviews? (Not what you think.) (opens in new tab)
Every few weeks someone in a business group asks "can I just offer a discount for a review" and every time the answer is no, not really — Google's policy is pretty clear that paying/incentivizing revi…
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6.4reddit Google Business Profile suspended for “malicious/deceptive activity” after buying existing business — appeal only gives automated video verification response (opens in new tab)
I’m hoping someone here can help because I feel like I’m stuck in an automated loop with Google Business Profile support. I recently purchased an existing retail shipping/mailing business. It is a re…
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6.3reddit What is the "safest" way to rebrand a Google Business Profile? (opens in new tab)
It seems like there are two ways: Change the old website to the new branding, then edit the name field in the google business profile, wait a couple of days, then edit the url too. Google claims that…
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6.2reddit Google suspended my GBP, & it breaks my heart (opens in new tab)
I had a well-running google business profile, in a low/medium-competition niche in my city. It was doing well, got reviews from real people. Wasn't even farming ratings. Updated the profile timely, t…
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6.1reddit 8 Top Semrush Alternatives for SEO Agencies in 2026 (opens in new tab)
Finding the right Semrush alternatives for your agency is not always about replacing every single feature with one new platform. It is about choosing tools that fit the way your team researches keywor…
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6.1reddit Suspended Profile - HELP (opens in new tab)
I am a marketing manager that is helping out a family member with their business. They run a roofing company. I set up their Google Business Profile, all socials and website. I consider myself pretty …
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6.1reddit Suspended Profile - HELP (opens in new tab)
I am a marketing manager that is helping out a family member with their business. They run a roofing company. I set up their Google Business Profile, all socials and website. I consider myself pretty …
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6.1reddit Agentic Operating System With GPT-6 Astra Upgrades Every Model (opens in new tab)
Agentic Operating System with GPT-6 Astra matters because every new model can become an upgrade instead of another distraction. The real advantage is not chasing tools all day, because the system kee…
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6.1reddit Small agency owner: "What's your go-to local Agent/Skills/Process for business operations such as admin, reporting and client ops?" (opens in new tab)
I run a small web and digital marketing agency (primarily websites, SEO, content, and marketing). I've spent the last few months building an agent stack, and I'm at a decision point with the business …