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Google Business Profile Edits: You Have 4 Days to Respond
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Google LSA Missed-Call Charges: What Contractors Should Do
Starting Oct 1, 2026, Google Local Services Ads can charge for missed business-hours calls. What HVAC, plumbing, and roofing owners should do now.
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