Notes

How a shop shows up where neighbors search

One note per platform. These explain the work Frontage prepares. They do not promise a rank, and Frontage is not affiliated with these companies.

• BingBing still sends local searchesBing Places and Bing's local results reward the same consistent facts as Google, plus a profile of their own.Oct 30, 2026
• GeminiChecking whether Gemini recommends the shopGemini is one more place neighbors ask. Frontage logs mentions beside ChatGPT and Perplexity.Oct 30, 2026
• PerplexityHow Perplexity answers a local questionPerplexity cites sources. Consistent listings and reviews give it something specific to point at.Oct 30, 2026
• GoogleHow a local shop shows up on GoogleGoogle still starts with a complete listing, steady reviews, and words that match how neighbors search.Oct 30, 2026
• ChatGPTShowing up when someone asks ChatGPTChatGPT answers vary. Frontage samples the same local question more than once and records whether you were named.Oct 30, 2026
• Google MapsWhat moves a pin on Google MapsMaps visibility follows a complete profile, recent reviews, and categories that match the search.Oct 30, 2026
• Google Business ProfileWorking the Google Business Profile without guessingThe profile is the record Google and Maps read. Frontage suggests edits and keeps a rollback history.Oct 30, 2026
• YelpYelp is a separate review graphYelp reviews are not Google reviews. Frontage will not cross-post them, but the same habits still help.Oct 30, 2026