Phone calls and website traffic from Google Business Profiles are dropping, but that doesn’t mean visibility is declining. This episode explores the surge in direction requests and map impressions, and why businesses must start tracking these stronger intent signals. Austin Code Monkey shares practical next steps at https://austincodemonkey.com/your-google-business-profile-calls-are-down-12-heres-why-that-might-not-be-bad-news/.

Google’s latest spam update is cracking down on low-quality, mass-produced content and programmatic pages. This episode breaks down how the rollout affects AI-generated filler and templated websites, and why unique value and human oversight now matter more than ever. Full analysis at https://austincodemonkey.com/googles-september-2026-spam-update-is-live-a-4-question-test-for-every-templated-page-on-your-site/.

Many websites are experiencing sudden drops in rankings without obvious algorithm changes. This episode reveals how Cloudflare’s “Block AI Bots” toggles can generate 403 errors for Googlebot and other multi-purpose crawlers. Discover how to audit your dashboard and restore proper access. Insights at https://austincodemonkey.com/cloudflares-bot-rules/.

The Verified Top Roofers in Austin – Kidd, Summit, Ja-Mar and More
Who truly ranks among Austin’s best roofing contractors in 2026? This episode breaks down the top verified providers identified through rigorous Google Maps and review-pattern analysis. Austin Code Monkey shares how authenticity, consistency, and real customer feedback shaped the final list. Rankings available at https://austincodemonkey.com/roofers/.

ChatGPT Only Cites 15% of What It Reads – Which Pages Actually Make the Cut?
ChatGPT processes massive amounts of online data but officially cites only about 15% of the pages it scans. This episode reveals which types of content get preferred educational guides and product discovery pages and why simple validation articles often get ignored. Learn the strategic shift needed to earn AI citations. Full insights at https://austincodemonkey.com/chatgpt-only-cites-15-of-what-it-reads-heres-which-pages-make-the-cut/.

Google’s AI relies heavily on clean Business Profile data to generate direct answers and summaries. This episode explores the new restrictions on bilingual and transliterated names and how they impact local visibility. Learn why maintaining a compliant profile is more important than ever. Insights at https://austincodemonkey.com/google-just-tightened-its-business-profile-name-rules-heres-why-that-matters-more-than-it-used-to/.

Different AI platforms value different types of content. This episode examines ChatGPT’s preference for established, authoritative sources versus Perplexity’s focus on fresh, community-driven information. Learn how Austin businesses can adapt their content to appear in both ecosystems. Insights at https://austincodemonkey.com/chatgpt-vs-perplexity-citation-sources-content-strategy/.

Google rankings are more volatile than ever, and AI Overviews are changing the game. This episode explores why a drop in clicks doesn’t always mean a drop in rankings and why being cited in AI-generated summaries is becoming more valuable than traditional top positions. Learn how to diagnose the real cause of traffic losses. Full analysis at https://austincodemonkey.com/googles-rankings-are-shuffling-again