Published on 17 April 2026
GMB SEO Checklist 2026: Technical, Growth, and AEO Tasks
Use this updated GMB SEO checklist to improve profile quality, conversion signals, and local rankings across Google Maps and search.
GMB SEO Checklist (2026) for Local Businesses
Use this actionable gmb seo checklist to improve consistency and rankings.
Technical Checklist
- Primary + secondary categories verified
- Business description optimized
- Services and products updated
- Correct phone and business hours
- Website and appointment links working
Growth Checklist
- 4+ Google Posts per month
- Review collection SOP active
- Review responses in <48 hours
- Q&A seeded with buying-intent queries
- Monthly photo/video uploads
GEO/AEO Checklist
- Clear FAQ answers for user questions
- Conversational intent in posts and pages
- Structured data for article and local business pages
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