How to Improve Your Google Rating Past 4.5 Stars

How to Improve Your Google Rating Past 4.5 Stars

How to Improve Your Google Rating Past 4.5 StarsKeith Carpenter
Published on: 30/10/2026

31% of customers now skip businesses rated under 4.5 stars. Here is how to improve your Google rating, how many 5-star reviews it takes, and how long it takes.

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Your LSA Ranking Is Decided After the Phone Rings

Your LSA Ranking Is Decided After the Phone Rings

Your LSA Ranking Is Decided After the Phone RingsKeith Carpenter
Published on: 28/10/2026

Local Services Ads ranking is not just your bid. Google ranks you on response time, missed calls, reviews and profile quality. Here is what to do with every call.

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Garage Door Leads: Where Real Calls Come From (and Why Bought Leads Cost More)

Garage Door Leads: Where Real Calls Come From (and Why Bought Leads Cost More)

Garage Door Leads: Where Real Calls Come From (and Why Bought Leads Cost More)Keith Carpenter
Published on: 26/10/2026

Where garage door leads really come from: Local Services Ads, your Google profile, reviews, and follow-up. Why shared bought leads cost more than they look.

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Google Business Profile Verification Now Asks for Your ID

Google Business Profile Verification Now Asks for Your ID

Google Business Profile Verification Now Asks for Your IDKeith Carpenter
Published on: 23/10/2026

Google is testing ID photos for Google Business Profile verification. See every verification method, what each asks for, and the kit that gets you verified fast.

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