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Google Business Profile statistics: India and Southeast Asia
State of Google Business Profiles in India and Southeast Asia, October 2026: what 1,320 Google Maps listings across six business types and 11 cities show about replies, ratings, websites and rank.By Gaurav · Oct 9, 2026 · 11 min read
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Salon Google Maps: Malay and Thai searches change the top 3
Search for a salon in Malay or Thai and a different top 3 appears. Here is what we measured and how to run the same check on your own salon.By Gaurav · Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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How AI assistants recommend local businesses in India
Gemini gave longer lists. Luna made shorter picks. Their recommendations often differed, so owners need accurate profiles, reviews and consistent listings rather than a single AI ranking.By Gaurav · Oct 8, 2026 · 8 min read
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Should Businesses Respond to Google Reviews? 11-City Data
Most local businesses leave their newest Google reviews unanswered, so an owner who replies regularly and quickly stands out from nearby competitors.By Gaurav · Oct 8, 2026 · 7 min read

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