How Google Decides Who Ranks Locally (New Info)

Want to show up at the top of Google Maps and local search results?
📍 Local SEO Ranking Factors Explained for 2025

In this video, Keegan Edwards breaks down how Google actually decides which businesses rank in the local pack — with brand new insights for 2025.

Whether you're a local service provider, brick-and-mortar shop, or digital marketer, understanding local SEO ranking factors is critical to getting found by more customers. We cover how Google's local algorithm works, what factors influence your position on Google Maps, and the exact steps you can take to improve your local visibility.

📌 What you'll learn in this video:

The 3 core local ranking factors: relevance, distance, and prominence

How your Google Business Profile (GBP) affects your ranking

New updates to Google's local search algorithm you need to know

Why some businesses rank even without a website

What role reviews, photos, category choices, and keywords play

Common local SEO mistakes that hurt your visibility

How to rank higher on Google Maps and local 3-pack results

Tips to improve your local SEO in 2025

🧠 This video is perfect for:

Small business owners

Local service businesses (plumbers, cleaners, landscapers, etc.)

Digital marketers & SEO professionals

Anyone wanting to get more local customers from Google

💬 Drop a comment below with your questions — I read and reply to every one.
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