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Hello! I noticed a new “Messages” option appearing in the Google Business Profile dashboard. It’s not just on one profile, this appears across several GBP listings, which makes me wonder if Google is rolling out something new or if it’s a temporary UI bug. Has anyone else seen this ...

Hi everyone, over the past 3 months I’ve noticed a strange pattern. Whenever I create a new GBP, I’m not able to complete phone call verification. After several failed attempts, I usually end up verifying some profiles by phone and others by email. Then, about 2 weeks later, the GBP gets...

Now it's gone completly for all GBP's i manage.

"Ask a Question" Q/A button Gone ?

Hello, I’m trying to add Q&A to several of my listings. The “Ask a question” button appears for some listings but not for others. Could this be a bug? I’m managing multiple Google accounts, and I noticed that all the listings under one account don’t have the “Ask a question” button, while...

Thanks @noahlearner I do have FreePBX call data, so I was thinking of using that as a baseline.

Is there a reliable way to estimate potential monthly calls from a Google Business Profile (GBP)? I have access to different datasets (Ahrefs keyword volumes, GBP rank tracker reports, GSC impressions/clicks, etc.). I’m wondering if anyone has a method or formula to connect these data points...

Yes, it could be related to the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

I tried to replicate it today, but it seems it's back to the normal appearance (Local Pack).

Or country.

I did use my real location (Paris) and gs location changer in chrome : https://valentin.app/gs-location-changer.html This results is from my real location :

Local Maps Pack is gone — now it just shows one listing, and it changes depending on where you are. Maybe it’s a bug?

Hi @Stefan Somborac I forgot to add the screenshot in the thread. I posted in the community forum also. Thank you!

Hello! This issue occurs with two listings I manage—one old and one new.

Yes happen with 2 listings i manage, 1 old, 1 new. Also the Q/A button is missing.