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.

Google AdsLocal Services AdsContractor Marketing
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 Local Services Ads Now Charge for Missed Calls: What to Do

Google Local Services Ads Now Charge for Missed Calls: What to Do

Google Local Services Ads Now Charge for Missed Calls: What to DoKeith Carpenter
Published on: 16/10/2026

Since Oct 1, 2026, Google Local Services Ads can bill you for missed calls over 20 seconds. Here is how the rule works and 5 ways to stop paying for it.

Industry NewsLocal Services AdsContractor Marketing