Google My Business profile suspension can be very frustrating for Local businesses that solely rely on Local listings to generate leads. Google periodically suspended the profile that violates their Google Business Profile Guidelines. Reinstatement can be a tough job when you don’t have prior knowledge of Google policy and GMB guidelines. I am Pujan, a full-time ‘Reinstatement Expert‘ of Google business profiles. Following are my recent reinstatement cases,
Why Google suspend Google Business Listings?
Google periodically make changes in their system to detect and track the misinformation on the local business listing. Following general points can cause instant suspension of your business profile.
a. Violation of Google Business Profile Guidelines: There are certain which are issues by the Google to keep your profile updated and running. Violation of this guidelines can result in either reverification or suspension of the profile.
b. Changes in Major Section of the GMB listing: Business name, Address and Primary category are considered as major sections of the profile. Any minor change in such sections of the profile can result in reverification or profile disabled.
C. Misleading Google Customers: Sometimes business owners are intend to mislead the customer by providing them with false information on local profile or by generating fake reviews. Any fake review detection can cause you permanent suspension of the Google account.
What to do after GMB suspension?
First of all, you should review the guidelines provided by the Google to check if your business listing comply with their policies. Once you are sure about the compliance, you can go ahead and submit your unique and professional suspension appeal. Check my videos on how you can write your customized professional reinstatement appeal,
Conclusion:
Reinstatement of Google Business Profile is easy if you have physical location where you conduct face to face business. Improve the profile and remove all business listing violation by following the guidelines provided by the Google.