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Summary
In this episode, Meredith's Husband tackles the question of why some photographers don't appear in "near me" searches despite having a website and Google Business Profile, revealing critical factors that determine local search visibility.
Episode Timestamps
[0:00] Introduction
[0:24] Listener question: ranking in “near me” searches
[1:12] Funny “Thai Restaurant Near Me” example
[1:24] Importance of Google Business Profile
[2:11] Outdated SEO tactics with city names
[3:00] How “near me” searches really work
[3:53] Address vs. service area settings
[5:24] NAP consistency across platforms
[6:16] Local phone numbers as signals
[7:15] Reviews: quality vs. spam risks
[8:42] Keeping your Google Business Profile active
[10:00] Correct categories and completeness
[10:24] Local citations and directories
[11:16] Blogging about local venues and mobile-friendly sites
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