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In our blog, you'll find practical tips on local SEO, Google My Business, Google Maps and multilocation strategies.

We'll show you how to specifically expand your local visibility and optimally position your locations. You'll also learn how to make your online presence visible not only to Google, but also to AI systems and large language models — so that your company can be found wherever people search for answers.

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Ask Maps: How customers find your company through AI dialogs

The classic search bar is getting competition. With features like Ask Maps, users can now chat directly with Google Maps to find the best places in their area.

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April 28, 2026
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SEO Agencies & Consulting
December 15, 2025
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Local SEO agency: Criteria that really count when choosing

For local companies such as craftsmen, doctors or restaurants, visibility in the immediate vicinity is crucial. A specialized Local SEO agency ensures that your store appears on Google Maps and in local search exactly when potential customers are looking for your services or products nearby.

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Local SEO
December 14, 2025
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SEO vs Local SEO: Differences, Examples, and Areas of Use

This guide explains the key differences, shows when which strategy makes sense, and helps you decide where to focus.

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Local SEO
December 13, 2025
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Local search engine optimization: explanation and practice

Local search engine optimization, often referred to as local SEO, is the process of increasing a company's online visibility for geographically related search queries. The aim is to be prominently placed in Google's search results when potential customers search nearby for the products or services offered.

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Google Business Profile
Local SEO
December 12, 2025
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Create a Google business profile: The guide to local visibility

Creating a Google business profile is one of the most important and free steps to make your local business visible — exactly where people are searching today: on Google and on Google Maps.

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Google Business Profile
Local SEO
December 11, 2025
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List your company on Google: A practical guide to local visibility

For local customers to be able to find you, listing your company on Google is crucial. This free Google company profile acts as your digital business card in Google Search and Maps. For many potential customers, this is their first point of contact with your business.

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Local SEO
December 10, 2025
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Local search engine optimization: A guide for local businesses

Imagine: A potential customer is just a few streets away from your shop and is looking for exactly what you offer on their smartphone. Right here comes the local search engine optimization into the game.

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