The Rank Networks Blog
Articles on local SEO, Google Business Profile, and map pack rankings, for getting a local business found where its customers search.
Business Not Showing on Google Maps? 12 Causes and Fixes (2026)
Why a business is not showing on Google Maps and how to fix it: 12 causes checked against Google's own rules, real map scans and a 5-minute test.
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Local SEO Rank Tracking: How to Read a Google Maps Heatmap (2026)
Local SEO rank tracking tested on 279 real Google Maps grid scans: how to read a heatmap, choose grid size and spacing, and tell a real rank change from noise.
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Pest Control SEO: How to Rank on Google Maps in Every Suburb You Serve (2026)
Pest control SEO explained with real map rankings, review pace data and AI search checks. What moves a pest control company up on Google Maps, and what it costs.
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Local SEO for Dentists: How to Win the Map Pack (2026)
How dental practices rank in the map pack across their whole city: profile, treatment pages, reviews and links, with data from 10 real practices.
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Google Maps SEO for Roofers: Win the Map Pack in 2026
Google Maps SEO for roofers: the keywords homeowners search, profile and page setup, and a 90-day campaign showing how local links change a rank grid.
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The 21-Point GBP Audit Checklist (Google Business Profile and Local SEO)
A GBP and GMB audit checklist for local SEO, step by step: 21 checks across your profile, reviews, website, citations, speed and map visibility.
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