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Reviews, Google and getting found
Plain-English guides for home service owners: how Google reviews work, what Google actually says about rankings, and how AI tools pick local businesses. Every number is sourced. New post every Tuesday.
By Rob Warfield · · 8 min read
Where Does AI Get Its Recommendations When Someone Asks for a Plumber?
Where ChatGPT, Gemini and Google’s AI Mode get their local business info, what’s known vs. guessed, and what business owners can actually do about it.
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How Much Does One 1-Star Review Really Hurt You?
One 1-star review can drop a small business’s Google rating hard, or barely move it. Here’s the math, the recovery formula, and what to do when one shows up.
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