Getting found on Google Business Profile as a local shop
A practical 2026 playbook for ranking your shop in the Google Business Profile map pack: precise categories, review velocity, clean citations, and a living listing.
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Etsy versus a local marketplace for handmade retailers
Etsy gives a handmade seller instant reach but eats roughly 25 percent of each order; local marketplaces protect margin. Here is how to choose, with real numbers.