The SIMPL blog

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No jargon, no fluff. The real answers local businesses search for about ranking, reviews, and winning online, with links to the primary sources so you can check our work.

Local SEO · 6 min

How to rank higher on Google Maps (the local 3-pack), explained

A plain-English guide to ranking in Google's local 3-pack: what actually moves the needle for a local service business, and what's a waste of time.

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SEO · 5 min

Why is my website not showing up on Google? A checklist

If you can't find your own business on Google, one of a handful of things is usually wrong. Here's how to diagnose it, in order.

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Reputation · 4 min

How do I get more Google reviews (without breaking the rules)?

More reviews mean more trust and better local ranking. Here's how to earn them steadily without violating Google's policies.

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