Most businesses set up their Google Business Profile once and forget it. That is the single most common reason Map Pack rankings stagnate. GBP freshness is an active ranking signal — and neglect is measurable.
Profiles inactive for 30+ days show measurable visibility drops in local pack results. The signal is not that you posted last week. The signal is that you continue to post — week over week, month over month — at a pace that proves the business is still operating, still engaged, still relevant to local customers.
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