Is Google Hiding Your Business? The New Reality of Local Search in 2026

Is your phone ringing less? Has your Google Business Profile vanished? In this episode of Google Business Buzz, hosts Henry Heredia and Christopher Blake dive deep into the chaotic landscape of Google Business Profiles (GBP) in 2026. From the sudden rise in verification loops and suspensions to the controversial removal of the "Call" button on organic results, we uncover exactly what is happening to small businesses. Google is changing the rules. We discuss why the platform is moving toward...