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The Hidden Cost of Google Maps Photos
Google recently changed how it handles user-uploaded photos on business profiles, shifting the burden of image optimization from the business owner to the platform's AI. For local businesses, this means the old tactic of flooding a profile with high-quality shots no longer guarantees visibility. Lucas and Luna break down why this update effectively penalizes businesses that rely on passive visual presence, forcing a new strategy centered on verified engagement. We look at the specific impact on service-area businesses versus storefronts, using data from recent local SEO audits to show…
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