https://page2pod.com - In this powerhouse episode of the Page 2 Podcast, Jon Clark and Joe DeVita sit down with local SEO guru Claudia Tomina to uncover the most effective tactics for dominating local search in 2025. Whether you're a restaurant, lawyer, or roofer, Claudia shares invaluable insights on auditing Google Business Profiles, choosing the right categories, navigating service areas, and dealing with the dreaded GBP suspensions.She also discusses how user behavior, popular times, and review strategy impact your visibility — and how to stay ahead in the age of Google's AI-powered local results. If you manage a multi-location business or serve a wide geographic area, you can't afford to miss this!🧭 In This EpisodeHow to perform a winning Google Business Profile auditWhy category selection is a top ranking factorThe truth about service area businesses and hidden addressesHow “popular times” can impact local rankingsTips for avoiding and recovering from GBP suspensionsUsing citations and third-party tools effectivelyReview recency, consistency, and how AI is policing fake reviewsLocal SEO myths debunked: metadata, call tracking, NAP consistencyGoogle's AI mode and what it means for local search in the next 12 monthsGet ahead of the competition and future-proof your local SEO with Claudia’s expert advice!📌 Subscribe for more expert insights, and don’t forget to leave a comment sharing your biggest takeaway or local SEO challenge!📎 Mentioned Links & Resources:Claudia Tomina on LinkedinReputationARMGoogle's Popular Times GraphVideo Verification on Google BusinessTop 11 GMB Ranking Factors Google's Gemini AI Flagging Fake ReviewsGMB Everywhere (Chrome Extension) – for discovering related Google Business Profile categoriesGoogle Forum for GBP Support – escalation path for profile suspensions or issues Sponsored by Moving Traffic MediaFollow the Page 2 PodcastPage 2 Podcast on YoutubePage 2 Podcast on LinkedinPage 2 Podcast on FacebookFollow Jon ClarkJon Clark on BlueskyJon Clark on Linkedin

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