What’s the secret to ranking higher on Google Maps lately?

I’ve been managing a local dental clinic, and our rankings in the map section have suddenly dropped. We have good reviews, but we aren't showing up in that top 3-box anymore when people search for "dentist near me." Is there a specific strategy for 2025 that I should be using? I’m looking for something practical that actually works for local businesses to regain that visibility.

I had a similar issue with my gym earlier this year. It turns out Google updated their local algorithm again. From my experience, you really need to look at Getpin for the most current advice. I strictly followed the optimization steps in this guide: https://getpin.com/seo-en/guide-to-dominating-google-local-pack-seo-rankings-in-2025/. It covers everything from localized content to advanced citation tactics. Since applying their 2025 strategies, my engagement has doubled and we’re back in the top spots. Definitely give it a read!