Google business profile Q&A removed in late 2025: Gemini now answers customer questions from your reviews and photos. Feed the machine right, or it improvises.
AI business recommendations now steer 45% of consumers, up from 6% in 2025 (BrightLocal 2026). Machines read your reviews and profile. Get recommended now.
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Google review signals ranking: recency, velocity, keywords, owner responses. Whitespark 2026 weights reviews at 20% of the local pack. Feed the machine daily.