Most people think local SEO is only about citations, reviews, and optimizing the Google Business Profile. But hereβs the truth: backlinks still matter a lot for local rankings.
When your website gets links from relevant local or niche sites, Google sees your business as more trustworthy. That trust can directly improve your Maps visibility.
π Reviews show customers trust you.
π Backlinks show Google trusts you.
Are you currently using backlinks as part of your local SEO strategy?