As you know, Advice Local’s proprietary listing management services allow your clients to take control of their Google Business Profile and more. Despite efforts to maintain the guidelines for Google Business Profiles (GBP), keeping them functional, easy to use for online search and full of good information, profiles occasionally get suspended. While this restriction isn’t good news, by following these steps clients can restore their profiles.
Appealing a Google Business Profile Suspension
To begin, clients need to ensure their profiles adhere to Google’s Business Profile guidelines, then they’ll want to gather their proof. The time it takes to appeal a GBP suspension isn’t long, but preparation is key to increase the chances of success. Once the evidence submission form is open, users only have one hour (60 minutes) to submit all documentation, so having everything scanned and ready to go is important.
Qualifying Evidence for Overturning a GBP Suspension
The following items can be used as evidence for a GBP Appeal.
- Business license
- Official business registration
- Tax certificates
- Utility bills (electricity, internet, etc.)
It’s a best practice to submit as much qualifying proof as possible. In this case more is absolutely better, because once that form is closed nothing else can be added. As always, make sure the business name and address on the documentation matches the NAP for the GBP.
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