Many businesses focus only on citations and reviews, but local backlinks are a hidden boost for Google Maps ranking.
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Links from local blogs, news sites, or niche directories show Google your business is trusted in the area.
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They complement citations and reviews to improve your visibility in the Maps 3-pack.
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Quality matters more than quantityโone strong local backlink beats dozens of low-quality links.
Have you tried building local backlinks for your business yet? What worked best for you?