Less towns = higher ranking?

[beisbol16]

If I reduce my service area, in other words reduce the towns listed on my GBP, will I rank higher on the areas/towns that remain?

I have about 20 areas/towns listed, and yes I will service all those areas/towns, but my really really focused target market is about 8 of those areas/towns. If I reduce the GBP to list just those areas will I rank higher there?

Any thoughts on improving GBP target marketing is appreciated!!

 

[JS Girard]

I've only seen it make a difference for truly unnecessarily large areas such the entire Canadian province or country.

 

[Colan Nielsen]

Service areas still don't seem to impact ranking, but if you test this out and notice otherwise please report back!