In this episode, Meredith and her husband discuss issues surrounding Google Business Profile suspensions, offering strategies to prevent suspensions and steps to take for reinstatement. They explain common triggers, like address-related issues and frequent user-edit suggestions, and emphasize the importance of monitoring business listings closely. They recommend tools like WhiteSpark to manage citations effectively, which helps Google verify business information. These tips can help business owners maintain visibility and avoid common pitfalls in Google's local search system.

Resources:
https://whitespark.ca/local-platform
https://support.google.com/business/answer/4569145

Chapters
[0:24] Introduction to Google Business Profile Suspensions
[0:51] Profile Suspension Due to Business Name Issues
[1:09] Importance of Maintaining a Verified Profile
[2:06] Common Reasons for Profile Suspensions
[3:17] Misunderstandings About Suspension Causes
[4:29] Competitor Manipulation and Address Changes
[6:07] Steps to Contact Google Support
[6:57] Suspension Impact on SEO and Search Visibility
[8:08] Monitoring and Managing Business Listings
[10:47] Tips for Preventing Address-Based Suspensions

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