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A new analysis from Search Atlas quantifies the interaction between proximity and reviews in local rankings.
Proximity drives visibility overall, while review signals become stronger differentiators in the highest positions.
This study examines 3,269 businesses across the food, health, law, and beauty sectors.
The report suggests that Google understands review text semantically. Using service-specific language in reviews can help your rankings for high-value queries.
