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in your city

1. Business name matches exactly what's on your website and sign

💡 Check your GBP name against your website header and physical sign.

2. Primary category is correct and specific (not just "Business")

💡 Pick a specific category like "Italian Restaurant" instead of just "Restaurant".

3. 3+ additional categories added

💡 Add relevant additional categories in your GBP dashboard under "Edit profile → Business category".

4. Complete address with suite/unit if applicable

💡 Include suite/unit numbers if applicable — inconsistency hurts local rankings.

5. Local phone number (not 1-800)

💡 Use your direct business line, not a call center number.

6. Website URL added and working

💡 Make sure the URL goes to a working page, ideally your homepage or location page.

7. Business hours set for all days you're open

💡 Set hours for every day — closed days should say "Closed", not be left blank.

8. Special hours set for holidays

💡 Use the "Special hours" feature in GBP for upcoming holidays in advance.

9. 10+ photos uploaded (exterior, interior, products/services, team)

💡 Upload high-quality photos covering exterior, interior, team, and products/services.

10. Business description (750 chars) with primary keyword

💡 Write a full 750-character description naturally including your primary keyword.

11. Products/Services section filled out

💡 List every service or product you offer — this helps GBP match you to more searches.

12. Q&A section — you've added and answered at least 5 common questions

💡 Seed Q&A with common questions from customers, then answer them yourself.

13. At least 10 Google reviews

💡 Actively ask satisfied customers to leave a Google review after each job.

14. You respond to ALL reviews (good and bad)

💡 Reply to every review within 24–48 hours — it signals engagement to Google.

15. You post weekly Google Business Profile updates

💡 Post weekly updates (offers, events, news) using the "Add update" button in GBP.