Why 4.6 Stars With 300 Reviews Beats 4.9 With 12

Why 4.6 Stars With 300 Reviews Beats 4.9 With 12

Why 4.6 Stars With 300 Reviews Beats 4.9 With 12Keith Carpenter
Published on: 14/10/2026

A 4.6 Google star rating with 300 reviews beats a 4.9 with 12. See the math, why homeowners trust volume, and how to grow your review count.

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Google Review Replies Are Invisible Right Now - Here Is How to Check Yours

Google Review Replies Are Invisible Right Now - Here Is How to Check Yours

Google Review Replies Are Invisible Right Now - Here Is How to Check YoursKeith Carpenter
Published on: 23/07/2026

A new Google Business Profile bug is hiding your review replies from customers. Third review bug in 3 weeks. Check if you are affected and what to do now.

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Your 'Free' Google Listing Is Sitting There Doing Nothing. Here's Why.

Your 'Free' Google Listing Is Sitting There Doing Nothing. Here's Why.

Your 'Free' Google Listing Is Sitting There Doing Nothing. Here's Why.Keith Carpenter
Published on: 13/07/2026

Your Google listing exists but it is not working. No photos, no review replies, no updates. Here is why it is costing you calls and how to fix it fast.

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The Best Contractor in Town Is Losing Jobs to the Worst One. Here's Why.

The Best Contractor in Town Is Losing Jobs to the Worst One. Here's Why.

The Best Contractor in Town Is Losing Jobs to the Worst One. Here's Why.Keith Carpenter
Published on: 07/07/2026

Great work doesn't win online. The contractor with more reviews, a better website, and faster response time gets the call. Here's how to stop losing to competitors who aren't even as good as you.

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