Your Google Business Profile has a "strength" indicator that shows how complete and up-to-date your profile is. Think of it like a health checkup for your business listing. When it looks good, more customers can find you and trust your business.
Fill Out Everything Completely
Make sure every section of your profile is filled in. This includes:
Business information - Your business information, categories, descriptions, etc.
Contact details - Phone number, website, appointment link, etc.
Hours - Your regular hours and any special holiday hours.
Features and attributes - Things like "wheelchair accessible" or "accepts credit cards"
The more complete your profile is, the better it looks to both Google and your customers.
Check and Respond Regularly
Google will send you notifications when something needs your attention. Make it a habit to:
Review any outstanding notifications - These are important updates you shouldn't ignore.
Reply to customer reviews - Both positive and negative reviews deserve a response.
Check your uploaded photos - Make sure your business photos are current and relevant.
Keep Your Profile Clean
1) Reviewed notifications and taken care of tasks.
2) Dismiss the messages you've already handled - This keeps your dashboard organized
3) Look for the "all caught up" message - When you see this after completing every section and each task, you know your profile strength is in good shape.
By spending just a few minutes each week on these simple tasks, you'll keep your Google Business Profile strong and help more customers find your business.