The ScatterBranch Journal

Marketing Blog for Small Business Growth

Field-tested marketing playbooks, SEO experiments, and small-business case studies. Written from real client work, not chased from a feed.

SEO & GEO Case Studies Web Design Local Marketing

Cody Benson 6/8/26 Cody Benson 6/8/26

Is Your Google Business Profile Ready for 2026? What Changed and What to Do Now

Google Business Profile is no longer a set-it-and-forget-it listing. Here’s what changed in 2026, why local rankings are shifting, and what small businesses can do to protect their visibility.