{"id":12512,"date":"2025-10-10T11:09:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T18:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/?p=12512"},"modified":"2025-11-26T10:09:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T17:09:15","slug":"seo-for-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/blog\/seo-for-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"Local SEO for Restaurants: How to Optimize Your Google Business Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.touchbistro.com\/press-releases\/touchbistros-2024-diner-trends-report-shows-us-diners-are-looking-for-savings-convenience-and-connection\/\">64% of US diners<\/a> Google restaurants before visiting them?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soci.ai\/insights\/nurturing-the-customer-relationship-top-takeaways-from-socis-2024-consumer-behavior-index\/\">8 in 10 consumers<\/a> search online for local business information at least once a week?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or what about the fact that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-business-discovery-trust-report\/\">62% of people<\/a> would avoid a business whose online information was wrong?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s because having your restaurant show up online (and show up <em>correctly)<\/em> is more important to consumers now than ever\u2026 which is where local SEO comes into play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we\u2019ll guide you through local SEO for restaurants, from what it is and how it benefits restaurants to why optimizing your Google Business Profile is good for search engine visibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also a free template at the end to help you stay on top of responding to your restaurant\u2019s Google reviews \u2014 both the good ones <em>and<\/em> the not-so-good ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get into it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is local SEO for restaurants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At its core, local SEO involves optimizing your restaurant\u2019s online presence to attract more local customers. Leveraging local SEO can help push your restaurant front and center in search engines \u2014 A.K.A., when people search \u201crestaurants near me,\u201d yours pops up first.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local SEO can offer your restaurant a ton of other benefits on top of visibility, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Higher Conversion Rates \u2014 Local searches are often made with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seoptimer.com\/blog\/high-intent-keywords\/\">\u201chigh intent\u201d keywords<\/a>. That means the people searching these keywords have a strong intention of making a purchase and are more likely to follow through with it than other casual browsers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Competitive Advantage \u2014 Local SEO is an important tool, but the reality is that only 6 in 10 small businesses have any kind of local SEO presence. So, putting effort into <em>your<\/em> restaurant\u2019s local SEO gives you the competitive advantage you need to stand out.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cost-Effective Marketing \u2014 Unlike other more \u201ctraditional\u201d marketing efforts (like ads), local SEO is a relatively inexpensive strategy, especially long-term. Besides regular updates and monitoring, there\u2019s no recurring cost for local SEO besides your time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if your restaurant is interested in getting noticed (as any restaurant would be), local SEO is a great avenue to start exploring\u2026 but where\u2019s the best place to start?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That one\u2019s easy \u2014 your Google Business Profile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-26-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"google business profile\" class=\"wp-image-12519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-26-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-26-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-26-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-26-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-26-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-26-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-26.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"separators-custom-box  \"  style='background-color: #fff8f1;'>\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_title\" \n\t\t\tstyle='color:#000000;'\t\t\t>Cut your customer response time in half with Craver\u2019s free Review Response Template.<\/div>\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Download\"\n\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgb(217,58,1), rgb(239,100,16));\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"\" \n\t\t\tstyle='color:#ffffff;'\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDownload Now\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s a Google Business Profile (and why does it matter)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Google Business Profile is a free, Google-powered tool that helps your restaurant reach more customers using different aspects of local SEO.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[GBP image]&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Google Business Profile shows prospective customers everything they need to know about dining at your restaurant, from store hours and delivery options to contact info and reviews. You can also add photos of your top-selling dishes, facilitate online orders for pickup and delivery, and accept (or waitlist) reservations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Google Business Profile is a super handy tool for restaurants looking to improve their online presence because, when it\u2019s optimized, it can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boost your credibility by showing real photos and reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve your local SEO by getting on the first few search pages&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build trust by collecting customer reviews (and responding to them)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help your restaurant rank higher and\/or appear in Google\u2019s top three map results (A.K.A. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/learn\/local-seo\/introduction-to-local-seo\/google-local-pack\/\">the \u201cLocal Pack\u201d<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026plus it\u2019s completely free and super easy to set up (which tools of this caliber <em>never<\/em> are).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get your restaurant\u2019s Google Business Profile set up then, shall we?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 steps to setting up your restaurant\u2019s Google Business Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up your restaurant\u2019s Google Business Profile is definitely <em>not<\/em> rocket science.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just follow the six steps below, check everything off, and get ready to start boosting your local SEO (without actually having to <em>do <\/em>anything else).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2014 Sign up for your Google Business Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/2911778\">Claim your restaurant\u2019s business profile<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/4566671?sjid=10938515325554563816-NA\">Request ownership<\/a> of your restaurant\u2019s business profile on Google Maps&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/7107242\">Verify your business<\/a>, either by video, phone, email, live call, or mail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2014 Add your restaurant\u2019s core business info<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add your <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/2853879\">restaurant\u2019s business address<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/9157481\">Pick a service area<\/a> for your restaurant (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/3039617#edit_profile\">restaurant\u2019s phone number<\/a> and other contact info<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your restaurant\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/13580646\">social media links<\/a> and website&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set your restaurant\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/10417060\">business hours<\/a> (and don\u2019t forget about <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/6333474\">holidays<\/a>!)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 \u2014 Update your restaurant\u2019s attributes and details&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Update your <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/9049526?sjid=11998631807026164552-NC\">restaurant\u2019s attributes<\/a> to highlight key features (i.e. wifi, outdoor seating)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/6103862\">Upload photos and\/or videos<\/a> of your restaurant following <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/6123536?sjid=11998631807026164552-NC\">Google\u2019s best practices<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a menu to your restaurant\u2019s Google Business Profile using the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/9455840?sjid=11998631807026164552-NC#update_item&amp;zippy=%2Cadd-edit-or-delete-a-menu-item-or-section\">menu editor feature<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload photos and\/or videos of your menu items following <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/6103862?sjid=11998631807026164552-NC#photo-guidelines\">Google\u2019s guidelines&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 \u2014 Set up ordering, delivery, and reservations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn on \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/10842217?hl=en&amp;sjid=11998631807026164552-NC#zippy=%2Cmanage-third-party-providers-custom-ordering-links\">Food Ordering<\/a>\u201d to accept online orders&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/10842217?hl=en&amp;sjid=11998631807026164552-NC#zippy=%2Cmanage-third-party-providers-custom-ordering-links\">Set up<\/a> direct and\/or third-party online ordering options&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage your <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/10842217?hl=en&amp;sjid=11998631807026164552-NC#zippy=%2Cmanage-third-party-providers-custom-ordering-links%2Cset-a-preferred-online-order-provider\">online ordering preferences<\/a> for pickup and delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up bookings\/reservations <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/7475773?sjid=11998631807026164552-NC#manage\">through Google<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/6218037?sjid=11998631807026164552-NC\">a third-party app<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5 \u2014 Set up engagement processes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/7662907?sjid=11998631807026164552-NC\">Google\u2019s post options<\/a> to highlight restaurant offers, events, and news\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Google posts can easily be repurposed into <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craverapp.com\/blog\/restaurant-email-marketing\"><em>email marketing content<\/em><\/a><em>, too!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up a process to streamline your responses to positive customer reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up a process for replying to negative customer feedback (that follows <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/3474050#best-practices\">best practices<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-27-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"searching for restaurants on an iphone\" class=\"wp-image-12522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-27-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-27-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-27-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-27-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-27-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-27-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Blog-Covers-27.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"separators-custom-box  \"  style='background-color: #fff8f1;'>\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_title\" \n\t\t\tstyle='color:#000000;'\t\t\t>The secret to streamlined customer responses? Craver\u2019s free Review Response Template.<\/div>\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Download\"\n\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgb(217,58,1), rgb(239,100,16));\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"\" \n\t\t\tstyle='color:#ffffff;'\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDownload Now\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6 \u2014 Schedule regular updates and monitoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monitor your restaurant\u2019s Google Business Profile with the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/9918094?sjid=11998631807026164552-NC\">\u201cPerformance\u201d feature<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/9918094?sjid=11998631807026164552-NC\">Google Business Profile metrics<\/a> like searches, views, calls, bookings, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/7091?hl=en&amp;ref_topic=11515681&amp;sjid=11998631807026164552-NC\">Update your Google Business Profile\u2019s info<\/a> to improve your local SEO rankings&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make your Google review process easier by <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/3474122?hl=en&amp;ref_topic=15921341&amp;sjid=11998631807026164552-NC\">generating a QR code or link for reviews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Google Business Profile Tips from Rook Coffee\u2019s Director of Brand Strategy&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your restaurant\u2019s Google Business Profile is set up and boosting your local SEO rankings in the background, you can start doing a few other things to optimize your local SEO reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, if you ask Marc Hindman \u2013 the Director of Brand Strategy at Rook Coffee \u2013 these three tips are the most important.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 \u2014 Make sure your GBP\u2019s information is always up-to-date&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-consumer-review-survey\/\">a BrightLocal survey<\/a>, customers named Google as their most trusted platform for looking up local businesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you let your restaurant\u2019s Google Business Profile stay outdated or incorrect, it not only hinders customer trust in the platform but it can hurt your business too<em>. <\/em>Like we said earlier, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-business-discovery-trust-report\/\">62% of consumers<\/a> would avoid businesses with incorrect information online\u2026 and that\u2019s too high a percentage for any restaurant to risk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s the best way to make sure your Google Business Profile stays up-to-date, then?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy \u2014 schedule regular checks and updates, the same way you would your website or social media.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 \u2014 Aim for a 100% response rate to all reviews (good and bad)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeing a negative Google review of your restaurant is never fun, especially since <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.reputation.com\/insights-nlrd\/definitive-report-modern-online-consumer-behavior\">54% of consumers<\/a> consider online reviews \u201cthe most important criteria\u201d for purchasing decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, even bad reviews have a silver lining, because the way you respond to them on your Google Business Profile can actually be <em>good<\/em> for business!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.reputation.com\/insights-nlrd\/definitive-report-modern-online-consumer-behavior\">One study<\/a> reported that, when making purchasing decisions, 75% of consumers factor in responses to positive reviews, with 85% saying the same for negative reviews. And, when a business responds to <em>all<\/em> reviews, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-consumer-review-survey\/\">89% of people<\/a> are more likely to support them than if they didn\u2019t respond at all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 \u2014 Incorporate Google reviews into your restaurant\u2019s website&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You <\/em>know your restaurant is great. <em>Your <\/em>staff knows it\u2019s great. And your regulars know it, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what about people who are deciding whether or not to give your place a shot? That\u2019s where showcasing customer testimonials and reviews comes into play.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BrightLocal found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-consumer-review-survey\/\">4 in 10 people<\/a> \u201ctrust customer reviews as much as personal recommendations,\u201d making Google reviews a great trust-boosting feature for your restaurant\u2019s website (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-consumer-review-survey\/\">especially the most recent ones<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, reviews <a href=\"https:\/\/linchpinseo.com\/blog\/seo-best-practices-adding-reviews\/\">improve your restaurant\u2019s SEO<\/a>, bolster your brand\u2019s credibility through <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/psychology-social-proof\">social proof<\/a>, and show your customers you care \u2014 which <em>definitely<\/em> isn\u2019t bad for business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Craver\u2019s Review Response Template&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to making the most of your restaurant\u2019s Google reviews is answering each and every single one of them\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which gets a <em>whole lot easier <\/em>with Craver\u2019s free Review Response Template.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Review Response Template makes responding to Google Business Profile reviews fast and pain-free, with pre-written, customizable responses for every kind of review \u2014 good, average, <em>and <\/em>bad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you have to do is copy the response you like, tweak the customizable fields to match up the details, paste the response to the Google Business Profile review, and voil\u00e0!&nbsp;<br>You stay on top of reviews.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your customer gets a timely response.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the engagement boosts your local SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Win-win-<em>win<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-form  gb\"  style='--columns-ratio: 50%;'>\n\n\t\t<a id=\"Download\"><\/a>\n\t\n\t    \n    <div class=\"m-form__container container\" style=\"\">\n\n        <div class=\"l-form l-form-v3 order-default\">\n\n            <div class=\"l-form__col l-form__form\">\n\t\t        \n\n\t<div class=\"c-form\">\n\t\t<div class=\"c-form__embed\">\n\t\t\t                <div id=\"hubspot-form-1\" class=\"c-contact hubspot-form\">\n                    <script>\n                        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n                            if (typeof hbspt !== 'undefined' && hbspt.forms) {\n\n                                hbspt.forms.create({\n                                    portalId: \"4732366\", \/\/ this is your portal id\n                                    formId: \"9e03c310-e17a-4446-b836-857fc46327d6\", \/\/ this is the form id\n                                    target: \"#hubspot-form-1\",\n                                    css: \"\",\n                                    cssClass: \"single-resources-form\",\n                                });\n\n                            } else {\n                                console.error(\"HubSpot script not loaded.\");\n                            }\n                        });\n                    <\/script>\n                    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  hbspt.forms.create({\r\n    portalId: \"4732366\",\r\n    formId: \"9e03c310-e17a-4446-b836-857fc46327d6\",\r\n    region: \"na1\"\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>                <\/div>\n                \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that 64% of US diners Google restaurants before visiting them?&nbsp; Or that 8 in 10 consumers search online for local business information at least once a week? 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