July 2, 2026

Fresh Photos, More Customers: Why Google Business Profile Uploads Now Drive Local Rankings

Fresh Photos, More Customers: Why Google Business Profile Uploads Now Drive Local Rankings Here’s a rare piece of good news in a year full of AI search upheaval: one of…

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July 2, 2026

Fresh Photos, More Customers: Why Google Business Profile Uploads Now Drive Local Rankings

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