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In episode 233 of our weekly Hump Day Hangouts, one participant asked how to get at least one review to a GMB page so it doesn't stand out so much.

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What's the best way to get at least 1 review to a GMB so it doesn't stand out so much? How can I get the initial review?

In episode 232 of the weekly Hump Day Hangouts by Semantic Mastery, one viewer asked if Semantic Mastery's RYS stacks add more value to an existing syndication network and GMB page.

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Marco: I have a RYS Stack order pending….When creating a RYS Stack, I have my syndication network complete and my GMB URL done, would it add more value when I have you build my RYS stack? – Thank you Wil Chirinos

In episode 214 of our weekly Hump Day Hangouts, one viewer asked whether a GMB page needs a GMB site.

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GMB need to have a gmb site in addition to the page? I thought the gmb page was a site until I saw link to do A gmb site

In episode 196 of Semantic Mastery's weekly Hump Day Hangouts, one participant asked if anyone in the team has tried manipulating Q&A on a GMB and seen a difference in map rankings.

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Anyone in here manipulate the [email protected] on a GMB and saw a difference in map rankings?

In Hump Day Hangouts episode 195, one participant asked if there is any drawback of changing a GMB address from showing to not showing.

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Good Day Gents,

Thank You for ALL you do.

1. I have a GMB Service Area Business currently set up with address showing and active and have also been using the verified address in posts. Is there any drawback to changing it to NOT showing/using address anymore and can you quickly explain how?

In episode 170 of Semantic Mastery's weekly Hump Day Hangouts, one participant asked how to retain the map pack rankings of an existing GMB page if you want to change the main service category.

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Have a maps question. I have a GMB setup for a snow removal company that now wants to offer Lawn care and rank in the maps for Lawn care keywords. The business name is KDP Snow Services and I want to change the GMB business name to KDP Lawn & Snow Services (I guess I don't have to tho). Also the GMB's main category is currently Snow Removal and I want to change it to Law Care and make Snow Removal a secondary category. If I make said changes will the map pack rankings for Snow Removal keywords tank (which are currently ranking)? Or Bradley how would you go about making this transition but still retain all map pack rankings?

In episode 163 of our weekly Hump Day Hangouts, one participant asked if a GMB page is needed for an affiliate website with no U.S. operations.

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Question regarding about GMB for RYS Stack. I know Marco commented that GMB Is not necessary when ordering a RYS Stack but still highly recommended to get a certified GMB to solidify the business existent.

1) I am working on affiliate website only. Also, I do not operate in the US. Do I really need a GMB in my case? And is my RYS Stack still powerful without a GMB?

In episode 158 of the weekly Hump Day Hangouts by Semantic Mastery, one viewer asked whether it is okay to be more aggressive with SEO Battleplan strategies when ranking a more than 5-year-old GMB page.

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Hi guys! Maps ranking question. According to your SEO Battleplan, you admonish to go small on embeds, and power up links to the ifttt ring on a brand new site. Do you recommend that pace can be more aggressive if the site and GMB is 5+ years old, the market is one of the most competitive, your press release strategy is being used and in one of the major 5 cities in the U.S.? Whatyathink?

In episode 147 of Semantic Mastery's weekly Hump Day Hangouts, one participant asked for advice on switching the page that ranks for a local term.

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How would you recommend trying to change the page that a local term is ranking for? For example, I'm working with a local jeweler who's homepage (branded) is ranking for city + jeweler. He only has one location at the moment but has plans to open other locations in other cities. Since we're building out local landing pages for each location, I'd like the inner page to rank for the local search terms, not the homepage.