Do Google reviews affect SEO?
Yes, Google reviews do affect SEO.
Google takes reviews seriously when evaluating the visibility and importance of a site. The higher the number of positive reviews, the better the visibility and relevance of the site in search results. Local SEO is significantly influenced by reviews.
It should be noted that Google prohibits [fake good reviews] as per its Review Guidelines.
Also, remember, Google is a search engine, it is designed to give the best results to searchers who are looking for what they are looking for or interested in. The process of improving a website's ranking on Google can take time, but with hard work and continued effort, you can achieve great results.
“Incorporating visuals like photos and videos with your Google reviews can amplify their impact significantly. Visual content adds authenticity and credibility to the reviews. We have also noticed that these reviews tend to stay at the top much longer than reviews without photos” – Search Engine Land
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