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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 7 MIN

How a Hardware Store Uses Google Reviews to Rank Higher

from The Local Marketing Podcast with Fexingo: Small Business, Google Maps, and Local SEO · host Fexingo

In this episode of The Local Marketing Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a small hardware store in Portland used a simple Google Reviews strategy to jump from page three to the top of local search results in just six weeks. They break down the specific review-request script the owner used, the surprising impact of responding to negative reviews, and the exact number of new reviews needed to move the needle. Plus, they discuss why review velocity matters more than total count for local SEO in 2026. If you're a small business owner trying to crack the local pack, this episode gives you a playbook you can implement today. #GoogleReviews #LocalSEO #GoogleMaps #SmallBusiness #HardwareStore #Portland #ReviewStrategy #LocalSearch #GoogleBusinessProfile #CustomerFeedback #ReviewVelocity #Ranking #Marketing #BusinessGrowth #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LocalMarketingPodcast #Fexingo Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode of The Local Marketing Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a small hardware store in Portland used a simple Google Reviews strategy to jump from page three to the top of local search results in just six weeks. They break down the specific review-request script the owner used, the surprising impact of responding to negative reviews, and the exact number of new reviews needed to move the needle. Plus, they discuss why review velocity matters more than total count for local SEO in 2026. If you're a small business owner trying to crack the local pack, this episode gives you a playbook you can implement today. #GoogleReviews #LocalSEO #GoogleMaps #SmallBusiness #HardwareStore #Portland #ReviewStrategy #LocalSearch #GoogleBusinessProfile #CustomerFeedback #ReviewVelocity #Ranking #Marketing #BusinessGrowth #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LocalMarketingPodcast #Fexingo Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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