This week covers Google’s new post view counts for Google Business Profiles, a critical scam involving fake phone numbers in Google Maps photos, how to optimize citations for better AI visibility, a comprehensive strategy for local businesses to build AI search visibility, and a deep dive into the 72 ranking signals influencing Google Maps.

This Week’s Top Stories:

1. Google Adds Post View Counts To Business Profiles: Local businesses and their marketing partners can now see combined view counts for Google Business Profile posts from Search and Maps, providing a direct metric to evaluate content performance and refine strategies. Source
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