The Ranknua blog · Ireland and UK

More Google reviews, without the guesswork.

Short, practical guides for local businesses — each one answers the question first, then shows you how.

Local SEO & reputation: Google Maps, competitors and replying to reviews.

Understand the difference between managing Google reviews and broader online reputation management, with a practical small-business checklist.

Google reviews can help local SEO through prominence, but relevance and distance matter too. See what reviews actually do for Google Maps visibility.

There's no magic number of Google reviews. Learn how to judge what's enough for your market by comparing local competitors, recency and rating.

Compare your Google reviews with local competitors: count, rating, recency and themes. Includes a simple comparison table you can fill in.

How to reply to a negative Google review calmly and professionally, what to leave out of a public response and when to take it offline.

Google reviews not showing? Check the common causes — moderation, profile issues, policy filters — and what to do if a genuine review disappears.

How to report fake or policy-violating Google reviews, what evidence helps and what to do while Google reviews your request.

Track Google review growth with consistent monthly metrics: review count, rating, recency and response rate. Includes a tracking template.

Use AI to draft Google review replies faster without sounding robotic. Examples, safeguards and what to always check before posting.

Practical ways to improve your Google Maps ranking: profile accuracy, categories, genuine reviews, website signals and consistent measurement.

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