https://geografixx.com/local-seo-google-maps-optimization/
The Benefits of ranking Top 3 in Google Maps will bring to them:
More phone calls, leads, and new customers (i.e. more $$$$)
More website visits
More brand recognition and exposure
The bottom line is those small businesses need the phone to ring because they always need more customers and ranking them on the top of Google for their best keywords does just that.
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