All articles from Google Business Profile (35)
Blog
6 min read
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...
SEO Basics
6 min read
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.
Marketing Strategy
9 min read
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...
SEO Basics
7 min read
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.
Tutorials
5 min read
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.
Reviews & Reputation
3 min read
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.
Reviews & Reputation
4 min read
How Do You Respond to a Bad Review on Google?
Responding to a bad Google review the right way protects your reputation, boosts SEO, and shows future customers you care, here’s how.
Reviews & Reputation
3 min read
How to Remove a Bad Google Review
Every local business owner dreads this: a 1-star review from someone unknown, no explanation, no warning, just sudden damage to your reputation.
Google Business Profile
9 min read
How to Spot and Stop Google Business Profile Scams
Your Google Business Profile drives calls, reviews, and customers, but scammers know its value. Learn how to spot fraud, protect your listing, and safeguard your...