9 Local Search Developments Local Owners Need to Know — October 2026 Roundup (Maps, GBP, AI Mode)
Numbered October 2026 roundup: AI Mode, GBP storefront, Maps pack tests, LSA pressure, Ask Maps™ KPI — what to do this week.
Tag: GBP
Your Google Business Profile Is the New Website — Customers Deciding From Reviews, Photos, Hours & Messages in 2026
Customers decide from reviews, photos, hours, and messages on your GBP. Treat it like a storefront — because AI Mode still points there.