The process for reinstating a suspended or disabled Google business profile has changed. Currently, this is rolled out in the European Union and should be eventually rolled out globally. However, there is no ETA on global release. If I have a guess, it is coming to the USA within a month …
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The New GBP (Formerly GMB) in-Search Experience – A Visual Guide
The New GBP (Formerly GMB) In-Search Experience - A Visual Guide On November 7th, 2022 Google changes forever how merchants would make changes/updates to your Google Business Profiles. Since this in-Search Experience was planned we had access to the GBP Manager (dashboard) to manage our profiles. …
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Common Local SEO Myths
Let’s discuss some Google Business Profile (GBP) ranking myths that aren’t true but just won’t die, as well as some methodologies that can actually help boost your rankings. Written by Ben Fisher, Google Diamond Product Expert Hello! My name is Ben Fisher, and I am one of only a handful of …
Google Business Profile New Manager/Owner Limitations
There has been many an issue with adding new owners and managers to existing Google Business Profiles. Some of these issues included: Removing a profile from the account, thereby deleting the profile. Hijacking a listing by removing owners and changing details. Holding a listing hostage. This …
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Google Business Profile Manager Adds Video Verification Flow
Verification is one of the most sensitive aspects of starting a Google Business Profile (GBP). Historically, it has been very easy to game the system, users have reported many issues with getting postcards, and getting the option for text or email codes has never been reliable. One of the …
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