How can I improve my business authority in local search?

Guest · 2026-04-09T16:40:35Z

I’ve already optimized my Google profile, but I’m still not ranking as high as some older businesses in my area. Someone told me that I need more "mentions" on other websites to build trust with search engines. Does anyone know how this works and where I should be listed? I’m looking for a professional way to manage these mentions without accidentally getting marked as spam by Google.