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October 2026
Google Business Profile Not Showing in Search After Reinstatement? Why and How to Fix It
Reinstated, but not showing in search or ranking lower? Here is why and what to do.
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From Suspension To Reinstatement: Your GBP Recovery Guide.
From navigating complex Google Business Profile suspensions to mastering the art of local rankings, our insights are designed to keep your business visible and compliant. We simplify the technical details of reinstatements and reviews so you can focus on what matters most: serving your customers.
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Case Study
October 7, 2026
Six Months and $675 With Another Agency: How This Suspended Profile Was Reinstated
A well-known agency charged $675 upfront and could not get this Google Business Profile reinstated. Here is what happened when the owner came to me.
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September 2026
Managing Google Business Profiles for Clients? Know the Third Party Rules
If you manage GBP profiles for clients, Google classifies you as a Third Party. Here are the consent, ownership, and disclosure rules you need to follow.
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September 2026
Don't Keep All Your GBP Eggs in One Gmail Basket
Google is now disabling email accounts too. A quick precaution: add multiple trusted owners and managers to your Google Business Profile.
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September 2026
Possible GBP Service Area Display Issue in the USA
Cleaning Service SAB profiles may not be showing their service area map when searched from the USA, first reported by Dipa Gandhi.
Read Article →Video Verification
July 2026
Google Business Profile Video Verification for Storefront Businesses
A complete step-by-step guide to what Google expects to see in your video verification, based on five real verifications.
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July 2026
Google Business Profile Video Verification for Service Area Businesses
The step-by-step video verification process for businesses that travel to customers instead of a storefront location.
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May 4, 2025
How to Fix a Suspended Google Business Profile: Complete DIY Guide
A step-by-step guide covering why suspensions happen, what to fix before appeal, what evidence Google accepts, and how to write a stronger appeal.
Read Article →Rank Higher
February 17, 2025
How to Beat Competitors and Rank Higher on Google Business Profile
An educational article focused on why some profiles struggle to rank even after optimization and what local businesses can improve to move up.
Read Article →Reviews
February 17, 2025
How to Make Google Reviews Show Up: A Simple Trick That Works
A practical article explaining one simple review recovery method, why reviews may disappear, and what businesses should avoid when requesting reviews.
Read Article →Compliance
February 3, 2025
Google Business Profile Suspension Drama: A Real-World Case Study
Recently, my post on Google Business Profile (GBP) appeal delays in Linkedin gained a lot of attention. Many business owners and agencies...
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December 2, 2024
The Suspension Saga: A Tale of Two Twisted Google Business Profiles!
A Tale of Two Profiles: How We Fixed a Suspended Google Business Profile (with a Twist!) In the dynamic world of Google Business Profile management,...
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