Do It Yourself.
Free.
You can absolutely manage your own Google Business Profile. But staying visible to AI and to customers requires a real weekly commitment — every single week, without exception.
This is the minimum to stay in the game.
Miss a week and you slide. Stay consistent and you climb.
The 5 Things You Have To Do
Do all five, every week. Skip any one and your profile starts to look inactive to AI.
Ask For Reviews
After every job, every sale, every service — ask your customer to leave a Google review. The more recent reviews you have, the more AI sees you as an active, trusted business.
💡 A simple text after the visit works. "Mind leaving us a quick Google review?" is enough.Respond To Every Review — Within 48 Hours
Good review, bad review — respond to all of them. AI interprets unanswered reviews as a sign that nobody is running the business. A short, genuine reply is all it takes.
💡 Even a one-sentence reply counts. Don't overthink it — just respond.Post Twice a Week
Google Business Profile posts are like a heartbeat for your listing. Two posts a week signals to AI that your business is alive, active, and worth recommending. Share an offer, a tip, a photo, an update — anything current.
💡 Pick two days (ex: Tuesday & Friday) and treat it like a standing appointment.Add 5 Fresh Photos
Upload at least 5 new photos every week. They don't need to be professional — real photos of your work, your team, your space, or your products all count. Stale photos tell AI your business hasn't changed.
💡 Take photos on your phone as you work. Five quick shots go a long way.Post One Video
Video is one of the strongest signals Google and AI use to rank local businesses. Even a 30-second clip of your team, your work, or your space makes a significant difference in how your profile is scored.
💡 Shoot vertical on your phone. No editing needed — authentic beats polished every time.Google's Official GBP Guides — By Business Type
Google's own 2026 best practices playbooks. Download the one that fits your business and follow it alongside the 5 steps above.
Don't fit a category? Try the Google Business Help Community →
If This Feels Like a Lot — That's Because It Is.
Nicholas at LocalFirst handles everything for 12 months. Photos, video, posts, review replies, all of it. You run your business. He keeps you visible.
One-time. The entire year. No contract.
📞 Call Nicholas — 303-524-0591