GMB verification methods

Cloudlantic
2 min readJul 3, 2021

Google My Business is one of the best and free online marketing platforms available. GMB verification helps local businesses in being found online , new customer acquisitions and revenue generation. Leveraging and optimization of Google My Business profile is a must have for your business.

What does GMB listing provide

Verified Presence => on Google
Business info => Address, Hours of operation, Website, Phone, Directions
Interaction with customers => with posts and customers can submit their feedback via reviews

Your customers need to be able find your business on Google easily. As simple as that
verified business and more user engagement leads to more interaction, more leads and sales conversions

Google my business is free from the world’s most popular search engine company
Google does the hard work behind the scenes

GMB profile submission is quite straightforward and is made to be a DIY process (for most sitiuations)

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GMB verification methods
GMB verification methods

Athough both are related, Google maps is not dependent on GMB listing
Lets see how each one works

GMB vs Google maps
GMB vs Google Maps

GMB suspended — common reasons

Below are the most common reasons:

  • Service-area businesses with visible address
  • NAP is incorrect /incomplete
  • No physical location
  • PO box or a remote mailbox
  • Duplicate Registration
  • Multiple listings for one business
  • Online-only
  • Virtual office without own staff
  • Redirect links
  • Spam links
  • Tracking URLs
  • Other Ineligible Business categories like lead agency etc

Unsuspend GMB listing

  1. Understand GMB policies, guidelines
  2. Figure out most probable factors (usually 1 or 2) or consult a professional
  3. Figure out any more potential gaps (otherwise could lead to next suspension )
  4. Provide necessary info to GMB team

Info that can be provided -

  1. The Google Local Page URL (Or dashboard URL)
  2. Your Website URL
  3. Full Business name, Address (one used to verify even is service based)
  4. If a review issue — link to the review(s)
  5. Screenshot of your info tab from GMB Dashboard
  6. Provide signage or other images of proof like a business license

GMB support contact info
https://support.google.com/business/contact/business_c2c_na
https://twitter.com/GoogleMyBiz
https://www.facebook.com/GoogleMyBusiness/
https://support.google.com/business/troubleshooter/2690129

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