Google Changed the Rules on Reviews — What Local Businesses Need to Know

Google Changed the Rules on Reviews — What Local Businesses Need to Knowby: The Marketing BucketPublished on: 12/05/2026

Google quietly updated its review policies in April 2026. Here's exactly what changed, what to stop

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Google Changed the Rules on Reviews — What Local Businesses Need to Know