Help with your Google Business Profile
One of the hardest things about getting your business found on Google Maps isn't the lack of videos to tell you what to do, it's the lack of help when things go wrong.
That's what i found several years ago when I was optimising this website for my small business.
Since then, I built a community on Youtube with over 500 videos. with 1000's of business ranking based on my expertise, emails and tools
I've made it my job to help other business owners by building some incredible tools and a community.
So in this article, I'm going to look at all the things you wished you knew before you started this rabbit hole.
Why did my Google Business Profile disappear
The reason your business can appear and then disappear on Google Maps isn't just due to poor optimisation.
It can be other factors, like competition is optimising better than you are, your customers' search habits have changed, your posts and reviews haven't been updated recently.
I did a whole video on why it feels like you're playing hide and seek with Google sometimes and how to resolve it, right here
Is Google Business Profile being discontinued?
It's unlikely as Google has invested in some great AI Mode updates that take all sorts of information from Google Business profiles and show how it nicely integrates into Google AI mode layout.
Having said that, some things have, in true Gogole style, been let go. Google Business Profile App Has Gone. How do you log into Google My Business now?
Here are My 7 Simple ways to login and access your Google business profile. Its been elusive in 2024, so log in and then have a well-optimised account.
Using a Google business account is a major factor for any business to survive But why is it so difficult, elusive
A few years ago it changed its name. Recently, it started killing off the App. Every time you look to log in it's hard to find it It's like playing a bad game of hide and seek with your Google Business account
Google support for small business is possible
It's sometimes hard to locate, but check your emails, and sometimes you will locate a clue or way to contact someone. This is often down to several factors, so don't be surprised if there is nothing at all.
The key thing I find with nearly all the business verifications is the requirement to establish trust beforehand.
So look at your business from an outsider's point of view, and you may then begin to understand why Google may have held back from recommending your business for instant verification (yes, this is possible, with enough trust)
You can unlock my tools and community I've built over time. It's only if you just want some easy, simple tips to make it work for your small business
How to Contact Google Business Profile Directly
As you know, it's never that easy, but I have found all of the methods below are very helpful and have worked in the past.