Google reworked how posts work on Business Profiles, folding updates, offers, and event posts into one "Publications" hub. From a single view you can create a post, schedule it ahead, see its status and publication date, and check basic analytics, rather than hunting through scattered menus. For businesses with more than one location, you can push the same post everywhere in one click.
The change matters because Google increasingly rewards profiles that stay active. Engagement signals, fresh posts, and steady reviews now carry more weight in local ranking than a profile you set up once and forgot.
For a small or mid-size business, this is a low-cost habit worth building. Spend fifteen minutes a week posting an offer, an event, or a plain update, and keep your hours and photos current. A profile that looks alive gets shown more often, and it's often the first thing a nearby customer sees before they ever reach your website.
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