All articles from Google Business Profile (36)
Someone Changed My Google Business Profile Without Permission—Here’s How to Stop It and Get Your Business Back
Have you ever woken up to find your business hours are wrong on Google? Your phone number changed? Your website URL pointing somewhere else? Or...
Why Getting Your First 10+ Google Business Profile Reviews Matters
The Importance of Google Reviews for Small Business Remember the last time you hired a service provider? Odds are, you checked Google first to see...
How to Choose the Right Google Categories for Business Profiles
Stop confusing Google. Learn the difference between "Categories" (what you ARE) and "Services" (what you DO). This is the key to choosing 1-3 focused categories...
Why 81% of SEO Won’t Help You Show Up in AI Search (and What to Do Now)
AI search is changing the rules of SEO. According to new research, only 19% of what helps your business rank on Google still matters to...
How to Make Your Business Website Show Up When Customers Search Online
Google’s like the Yellow Pages, but smarter. When people search “plumber near me,” it decides who shows up first, here’s how to be there.
The 3 Things Google Looks at to Decide Who Shows Up
Picture this: You're scrolling through Google search results for your own services, and there they are—your competitors, sitting pretty in the top three spots while...
Rebranding a Small Business Without Suspension: A Safe SEO Guide
Just took over a business and want to update your Google Business Profile? Be careful, one wrong move could get your listing suspended.
What to Do If Your Google Business Profile Gets Suspended (and How to Avoid It)
If your business relies on local customers—whether you're a roofer, lawyer, or dentist—a Google Business Profile suspension can hurt. Badly.
How to Manage Online Reputation and Reviews
Your online reputation can make or break a sale. Learn to manage reviews proactively to protect your brand, boost visibility, and grow revenue.