RISE & RANK WITH RANKPAST Google Business Profile Edition
Your unfair advantage in local search—served one fun, action-packed episode at a time.
SEO. Local Marketing. AI. Automation.
We break it down, build it back up, and make it make sense (and fun).
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Local SEO just got a glow-up. No boring lectures. No robotic SEO jargon. Just two charismatic hosts talking shop over coffee—with metaphors, marketing magic, and moments that make you laugh-snort.
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Episode 1: Intro to GBP - Google Me, Maybe?
Name. Address. Phone. Sounds simple? Haha. It's not. We'll show you how tiny inconsistencies can mess up your visibility like a badly synced karaoke track.Episode 2: Business Info or Business Uh-Oh
Picking the wrong category is like showing up to a dog show with a cat. We'll help you label your business the right way so the right people find you.Episode 3: Photos - Pics or It Didn’t Rank
Bad lighting and blurry shots are so 2009. We'll teach you how to turn your profile into a visual feast Google and your customers will love.Episode 4: Categories for Winning Local SEO
Picking the wrong category is like showing up to a dog show with a cat. We'll help you label your business the right way so the right people find you.Episode 5: Posting Updates - Post Like a Pro, Rank Like a Boss
Outdated posts are the digital equivalent of a dusty store window. We'll show you how to keep it fresh and fabulous with posts that pop.Episode 6: Review Me Like You Mean It
Reviews = Reputation. We cover how to respond like a pro (yes, even when Karen comes for you), and how to turn reviews into real revenue.Episode 7: Q&A - FAQ Yeah!
Don't let your Q&A be a ghost town. We'll show you how to pre-load questions your customers actually ask and make your profile helpful AF.Episode 8: Attributes That Attract
Wheelchair accessible? Woman-led? Dog-friendly? (Bonus points for pugs.) Learn how to use attributes to attract your ideal customer.Episode 9: Product Listings That Pop
Even if you're a service biz—this one's GOLD. We break down how to list your offerings like a pro and get those "Book Now" clicks flowing.Episode 10: Booking Feature - Book ‘Em Danno
Cha-ching! Make it easy for customers to book you straight from your profile. Less friction. More action.Episode 11: GBP Mistakes That make Google Cry
From keyword stuffing to ghost-town photo galleries—this episode is your "What Not to Wear" for GBP. Trust us, we've seen some things.Episode 12: Messaging - Text Me, Maybe?
Messaging is like the espresso shot of customer service—quick, effective, and exactly what people need right now.Episode 13: Leveraging Insights - Click, Track, Conquer
Learn how to spot, report, and remove shady Google Business Profile spam—like name-stuffing competitors—so your legit local biz can rise and rank where it belongs.Episode 14: Spam Bam Thank You Ma'am
Think of spam reporting as being a digital neighbourhood watch captain. You're not being petty or vindictive—you're helping Google keep the local search results clean, fair, and useful for everyone.Episode 15: Suspended. Offended. Defended.
If your Google Business Profile just got suspended, don’t panic—this episode walks you through why it happens, how to fix it fast, and how to defend your listing from future takedowns.
Meet your hosts
Together they've helped hundreds of local businesses rank higher, work smarter, and laugh louder.
Kai
SEO nerd, automation junkie, and the guy who turns data into dad jokes.
Aileen
Content strategist, digital optimist, and your new favorite co-host.
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Whether you’re a plumber, a pet groomer, or a Pilates instructor—if your Google Business Profile isn’t optimized, you’re basically playing hide-and-seek with your customers.
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