The Data Reveals: What’s Driving Local Rankings Now

Positive reviews alone are no longer the fastest way to the top of SERPs

How much do reviews actually influence Google Local Pack and Maps rankings in 2026?

Are AI tools becoming a new entry point for local discovery?

Watch the on-demand webinar and learn how to improve local rankings, local AI discovery, and local business growth.

Reputation Signals Are Now a Core Driver of Local Rankings

In this on-demand webinar, Alexia Platenburg, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at GatherUp, dissected modern local SEO visibility and ranking signals, teaching what scalable, defensible reputation programs look like for local SEO agencies and multi-location brands.

You’ll walk away with a clear framework for using reputation, including reviews, as a visibility and ranking lever, not just a step toward conversion.

You’ll Learn:

• How to influence Google Local Pack and Maps rankings by focusing on review volume, velocity, ratings, and owner responses
• Which reputation signals AI tools use to cite or mention local businesses
• Ways to defend your brand against fake reviews at scale, before they damage trust.

Watch on-demand and learn how reputation management is shaping local visibility, trust, and growth in 2026.

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