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Your next customer is already searching—will they see your best side or a half-empty card with missing hours and zero photos? We’re pulling back the curtain on Google Business Profile and showing how to turn that free listing into a steady flow of local leads.

First, we explain what a Google Business Profile actually is and why most businesses already have one, claimed or not. Then we walk step by step through claiming or creating your listing, choosing the right categories, writing a search-friendly description, and adding high-impact photos and videos. We share practical examples for restaurants and service businesses, highlight the map pack advantage for “near me” searches, and unpack verification options like postcard, phone, and email so you can get fully approved fast.

From there, we dive into the details that move rankings: NAP consistency across your website, Facebook, Instagram, Yelp, and directories; how tiny address variations can split your authority; and why regular posts act like a mini blog that keeps your listing fresh. We cover a complete review strategy—when to ask, what to say, and how to respond to both praise and complaints—to build trust and signal activity to Google. You’ll also learn a crucial safeguard many owners miss: anyone can suggest edits to your listing. We show how to monitor and lock down your details so a competitor can’t mark you “closed” or change your hours without you knowing.

By the end, you’ll have a simple maintenance cadence—claim it, fill it out, post updates, get reviews—that protects your brand and boosts local SEO. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a fellow owner, and leave a quick review so more entrepreneurs can find us. Ready to optimize your Google Business Profile and win more local searches?

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