Do keywords in Google My Business (GMB) reviews help ranking

[Wirenut]

How important are keywords in reviews to a service area business like a plumber or electrician?

Do you try to get the customers to mention certain things, like the service performed or the town that they live in?

If so, how do you go about asking without breaking guidelines or seeming shady?

 

[Rich Owings]

My understanding is that it can help your rankings for certain terms. There's a good section in this blog post by @whitespark about how to go about it: Local Search Hacks You Probably Haven't Seen Before

 

[whitespark]

This post has specific information on the topic and an example of how to ask without it seeming sketchy:

How to Get Keywords in Your Reviews - Whitespark Local Insider | Whitespark

Reviews that mention specific keywords and services are believed to have a positive impact on your local rankings, and give you a competitive advantage. In this Whitespark Local Insider, Darren discusses how you can start getting in your online reviews.

whitespark.ca

 

[Rich Owings]

Ha! I knew I had seen something more in-depth, but couldn't find it.