Google Business Profile Optimization

Google Business Profile Optimization Best Practices in 2026

  January 6, 2026
  Category :     Google Business Profile Optimization
  Philip O'Hara
In 2026, your "digital storefront" isn't your website—it’s your Google Business Profile (GBP). As AI-driven search and hyper-local algorithms of Google evolve, giving greater prominence to the Local Pack, Map results, and discovery searches, local businesses can’t afford to overlook the power of their GMB profile. At Directory One, our team of Google Business Profile optimization experts has tracked the...

Google Business Profile Optimization Checklist for Better Visibility

  December 26, 2025
  Category :     Google Business Profile Optimization
  Philip O'Hara
Think about the last time you needed a local service. You probably opened your phone and searched for something like "best pizza near me" or "packaging supplies in New Orleans." Most people never look past the first few results on the map. If your business is not in those top spots, you are missing out on daily customers. At Directory...