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How a Local Locksmith Uses Google Maps for Emergency Calls
In this episode of The Local Marketing Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a small-town locksmith in Columbus, Ohio turned Google Maps into a 24/7 dispatch tool. They break down the specific strategy: optimizing the Business Profile for service-area businesses, using Google Guaranteed badges to build instant trust after hours, and responding to every review with a structured reply that boosts local ranking. The episode uses real data from July 2026 to show how 4.7-star profiles with 200+ reviews dominate map packs for emergency queries like 'locksmith near me open now.' Lucas…
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