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Phone calls and website traffic from Google Business Profiles are dropping, but that doesn’t mean visibility is declining. This episode explores the surge in direction requests and map impressions, and why businesses must start tracking these stronger intent signals. Austin Code Monkey shares practical next steps at https://austincodemonkey.com/your-google-business-profile-calls-are-down-12-heres-why-that-might-not-be-bad-news/.
Google’s latest spam update is cracking down on low-quality, mass-produced content and programmatic pages. This episode breaks down how the rollout affects AI-generated filler and templated websites, and why unique value and human oversight now matter more than ever. Full analysis at https://austincodemonkey.com/googles-september-2026-spam-update-is-live-a-4-question-test-for-every-templated-page-on-your-site/.
Many websites are experiencing sudden drops in rankings without obvious algorithm changes. This episode reveals how Cloudflare’s “Block AI Bots” toggles can generate 403 errors for Googlebot and other multi-purpose crawlers. Discover how to audit your dashboard and restore proper access. Insights at https://austincodemonkey.com/cloudflares-bot-rules/.
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ChatGPT Only Cites 15% of What It Reads – Which Pages Actually Make the Cut?
Google’s AI relies heavily on clean Business Profile data to generate direct answers and summaries. This episode explores the new restrictions on bilingual and transliterated names and how they impact local visibility. Learn why maintaining a compliant profile is more important than ever. Insights at https://austincodemonkey.com/google-just-tightened-its-business-profile-name-rules-heres-why-that-matters-more-than-it-used-to/.
Different AI platforms value different types of content. This episode examines ChatGPT’s preference for established, authoritative sources versus Perplexity’s focus on fresh, community-driven information. Learn how Austin businesses can adapt their content to appear in both ecosystems. Insights at https://austincodemonkey.com/chatgpt-vs-perplexity-citation-sources-content-strategy/.
Google rankings are more volatile than ever, and AI Overviews are changing the game. This episode explores why a drop in clicks doesn’t always mean a drop in rankings and why being cited in AI-generated summaries is becoming more valuable than traditional top positions. Learn how to diagnose the real cause of traffic losses. Full analysis at https://austincodemonkey.com/googles-rankings-are-shuffling-again
Google has officially discontinued the Q&A feature on Business Profiles and replaced it with Gemini-powered AI summaries. This episode explores how the new system pulls data from your profile, reviews, and website and why accurate attributes and FAQ schema are now essential. Learn how to influence what AI tells potential customers. Full details at https://austincodemonkey.com/google-business-profile-qa-deprecated-gemini-replacement/.
AI search is reshaping visibility for everyone. This episode highlights why structured data and thorough Google Business Profile verification are critical for local businesses to remain prominent. Austin Code Monkey explains how these foundational tactics protect and enhance your presence even as traditional traffic declines. Tactical advice at https://austincodemonkey.com/zero-click-search-local-business-impact/.
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