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Thank you, Elizabeth. Lastly, do you think it will rank higher over time, and do you think without a physical address, this adversely effects the ranking? I was advised to hire an SEO expert that specializes in Google Business. If so, who can you recommend? Thank you in advance for your advice...

Thank you for replying. Pardon, but I don’t know what branded or nob-branded means. Will you please explain?

Thank you so much for your insight and advice! This is so out of my comfort zone and I appreciate you all!

Hello, My GBL was reinstated two days ago. Since my physical address can no longer appear on the listing, I anticipate reduced traffic. How many days is realistic in seeing an increase in traffic, as currently I am not ranking at all and no phone calls. Is it too early to hire an SEO person...

Hello, My listing is now reinstated, changed to Service Area Business as I cannot display my home address. I am not coming up in Google search at all. Should it be immediate or does it take time to appear? Thank you!

Thank you, Joy for your prompt reply. I guess I'll give it a few more days.

Hello Everyone, It has now been 22 days since Google acknowledged my reinstatement request. I hope someone can clear up the following: There are companies that said they can reinstate my listing even though I haven't heard back from Google. The fees quoted range from $350 to $700. That's a lot...

Oh wow, Thank you so much.

Thank you so much. I just removed the address, and just the service areas remain. Do I now wait for Google or will it automatically be reinstated? I am so lost with all of this, and grateful for guidance.

Thank you. Do you think I should wait until Google responds, or do that prior?

Sorry, one more question, please? Is it then possible not to show an address, and still have a GBL?

Thank you for your reply. No, I do not. Classes are held in my condo; I've been at my location for six years, and my address in GBP clearly shows my home address with apartment number. So, does this mean it's will be a hard no? What a gut punch.

Hello Everyone, I so appreciate this forum. It gives me solace to be in the same boat, albeit The Titanic.. My listing has been suspended since 8/29. I filled out the form, attached supporting docs, etc. Is this process taking this long usually? My cooking classes are held in my home, but I also...