Google Business Profile

How to set up a new Google Business Profile You create a new Google Business Profile at business.google.com/add, fill in your business details, then verify that the business is...

What to do when Google says "Verification required" or "Get verified" What to do when Google says "Verification required" or "Get verified"This message means Google hasn't confirmed that your business is...

What to do when your Google Business Profile is suspended What to do when your Google Business Profile is suspendedA suspension means Google has removed your profile from Search and...

Troubleshooting visibility issues with your Google Business Profile Troubleshooting visibility issues with your Google Business ProfileIf customers can't find your business on Google, the first job is working...

Why does my Google Business Profile say "Not publicly visible"? Why does my Google Business Profile say "Not publicly visible"?"Not publicly visible" is Google's general-purpose wording for a profile that...

What does "Your business is not visible to customers" mean? What does "Your business is not visible to customers" mean?This banner means Google has stopped showing your profile in Search...

Why does my Google Business Profile say "Only visible to managers" or "Only visible to you"? Why does my Google Business Profile say "Only visible to managers" or "Only visible to you"?Both messages mean the same...

What does "Google is processing your verification" mean, and how long should it take? What does "Google is processing your verification" mean, and how long should it take?This message means you've done your part...

What does "Edits pending" or "Under review" mean on my Google Business Profile? What does "Edits pending" or "Under review" mean on my Google Business Profile?This one is usually good news compared to...

What does it mean when Google says my Business Profile is "Disabled"? What does it mean when Google says my Business Profile is "Disabled"?A disabled profile has been removed from Search and...

What to do when Google says "Duplicate" or "Access required" What to do when Google says "Duplicate" or "Access required"These two messages both mean another listing is standing between you...

Why does Google say my business is permanently closed?

Why Does My Google Business Profile Say I Have No Reviews? If your Google Business Profile says you have no reviews, start with one question: did you have reviews before? If...

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My Google Business Profile settings changed automatically. What happened? You didn't get hacked, and you're not imagining things. Google changes Business Profile information on its own all the time,...