Category: Google Business Profile
Google has recently updated its algorithms to flag business reviews, causing widespread concern and frustration among businesses and customers alike. Many businesses are reporting that their Google Reviews are missing, and legitimate customer reviews are not displaying. This has caused confusion and frustration for businesses and customers who rely on these reviews to make informed […]
Written by Claudia Tomina on March 2, 2023
If you run a business, you may receive a call or text from Google claiming to verify your data. However, with numerous scams out there, it can be challenging to determine whether the call or text is authentic. Ignoring a legitimate call or text from Google may lead to suspension, as seen in a Google […]
Written by Claudia Tomina on February 23, 2023
Is it best to start a new Google Business Profile or Rebrand your Google Business Profile after a sale? Each acquisition is different and it’s up to the brand owner to decide which is best for their business, below are factors to consider: How many reviews does the business have? Have the services, products, or […]
Written by Claudia Tomina on December 26, 2022
In this post, we’ll be providing an all-encompassing guide to creating, claiming, and optimizing your Google Business Profile. Google Business Profile is a free tool that enables users to publish personalized, authorized information about their business online, and has essentially become the most critical ranking factor for Local SEO. A Business Profile is one […]
Written by Claudia Tomina on September 23, 2022
As a Google Product Expert for Google Business Profiles, the main issue I have seen recently is authentic customer reviews not showing up for the business. This can be extremally frustrating for a business who values their reviews and understands how important it is to build their Google reviews. Reviews have a significant impact on […]
Written by Claudia Tomina on September 20, 2022
How do I get my Google Business Profile reinstated? Are you stuck wondering why your Google Profile was suspended? You are not alone, there are several businesses that have suspension issues and don’t understand why they were suspended off Google in the first place. Unfortunately, Google doesn’t tell you why you were suspended. There are […]
Written by Claudia Tomina on August 31, 2022
As people are searching Google, they now have the option to message / chat with the business. The days of one-way communication are no longer the norm. For some businesses, this can be a great tool that they enable, but for others, it can be another pain point. Text messaging interactions not only saves […]
Written by Claudia Tomina on February 24, 2022
Is the Google My Business app going away? Yes and no! Google now wants business owners with single locations to edit their pages directly on Google Search and Google Maps. This means it is no longer necessary to use the app or console to make updates on your Google Business Profile. However, the app will […]
Written by Claudia Tomina on December 15, 2021
Local Justifications? What are they and why should I care? Google displays validated snippets of text on a business listing in the Local Packs, Local Finders, and Google Maps. The idea is to show the Google searcher the local business listed precisely matches their search intent. The justification is Google’s way of validating the business. […]
Written by Claudia Tomina on September 16, 2021
Your post has been removed from your Business Profile on Google because it violates one of more of our post content policies. Have you recently received this email from Google after submitting your Google post but just can’t seem to figure out how your post violates Google policy? We will highlight some of Google’s content […]
Written by Claudia Tomina on April 8, 2021