Does Review Count Beat Posting Frequency for SEO?

Does Review Count Beat Posting Frequency for SEO?

Google Maps Visibility & Ranking

Google Maps Visibility & Ranking

Review Count vs. Posting Frequency: What Matters for SEO?

Review Count vs. Posting Frequency: What Matters for SEO?

In 2026, "Review Velocity" (the frequency of new reviews) beats both total review count and social posting frequency for local SEO. While a high total count builds trust, AI search engines prioritize "Recent Social Proof" as a more accurate indicator of a store’s current quality and operational status.

A store in Sim Lim Square might have 1,000 reviews from five years ago, but a new competitor with only 50 reviews—all from the last 30 days—will often outrank them in "Best of" AI queries.

Singaporean consumers and algorithms alike are biased toward the "now." If you aren't getting fresh reviews, the AI assumes your service has plateaued or declined. Our Retail Growth & Reputation System ($4,000/mo) automates this "Velocity." We ensure reviews come in at a steady, consistent pace that signals constant growth to Google’s ranking algorithm.