Guides
Google Business Profile guides
Plain-English help for local business owners, from the Top the Map team.
Why Isn't My Business Showing on Google Maps?The most common reasons a business doesn't show up on Google Maps, and how to fix each one.How to Get More Google Reviews (The Right Way)A simple, rule-following routine for getting more Google reviews from real customers.Google Business Profile Checklist: 15 Things to CheckA plain-English checklist to make sure your Google Business Profile is complete and working for you.Google Business Profile Suspended? How to Get It BackWhy Google suspends Business Profiles, what to fix first, and how to appeal with the right proof.Google Business Profile Verification Stuck or Failed? What to DoWhy Google verification videos get rejected, how to get it right, and what to do when there are no more ways to verify.Duplicate or Wrong Google Listings: How to Fix ThemHow to find duplicate or outdated Google listings for your business and remove, merge or claim them the right way.
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