Recent content by Colan Nielsen

  1. Colan Nielsen

    GMB Suspended - Original GMB out of appeals

    You will want to reinstate the original and have support merge the duplicate. If you are out of appeals you can create a post at the Google Business Profile Help Community.
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    Google Business Page - Existing Pages but need new access (40+ locations)

    It is worth looking into. Start here to make sure you are eligible - https://support.google.com/business/answer/4490296?hl=en
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    Inovec: GBP Landing Page for Single Location + Storage Unit GBP — Best Practices?

    Unlikely if it is at a different address, phone number etc
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    Google Business Page - Existing Pages but need new access (40+ locations)

    Are they eligible for bulk verification?
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    Inovec: GBP Landing Page for Single Location + Storage Unit GBP — Best Practices?

    Since it has no reviews I wouldn't bother with a merge. I would leave it as is.
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    Inovec: GBP Landing Page for Single Location + Storage Unit GBP — Best Practices?

    Best thing to do is test each one and measure the impact.
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    Event Sponsor Thanks to The Transparency Company for Sponsoring LocalU Nashville!

    This is the most anticipated LocalU event in years!
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    GBP Restricted for Posts that have url in image on service trucks?

    Google is referring to the description part of the post, not the image (as far as I can tell). It would just need to be the description that you would need to adjust. The review restriction is a different beast. Do they have the label on the profile saying their reviews have been restricted?
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    1-Star Review Removal & Appeal Denied, Contains Bullying/Harassment Content

    You could try posting a thread at the GBP Help Community.
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    Trying to take video for verification, but each time I try to start the video it takes me back to the initial verification page

    If you try to use the standard Get Help form for a verification issue, it will direct you to the verification status tool. The verification status tool feels like a dead end, but it's not! The verification status tool is where you should go for help with verification issues! Google made this...
  11. Colan Nielsen

    STRANGE GBP BAD REVIEW

    These are very difficult to have Google remove. So keep that in mind. You can flag the review inside your Google My Business dashboard by following the instructions in this help center document - https://support.google.com/business/answer/4596773?hl=en Select the "Request Review Removal"...
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    Speaking to Clients About AI Optimization Efforts + Evolving Landscape

    This is a great question. Here's a few thoughts on this: Prioritize educating clients on how AI is impacting their business specifically (via data), as well as their industry as a whole Always be running your own tests and experiments and make your clients aware. Focus on actual business...
  13. Colan Nielsen

    Suspension / Appeal checklist for internal teams

    This is a good starting point. You can submit an additional review to a denied request.https://support.google.com/business/contact/local_appeals?sjid=11241357829984841649-NC You can provide additional evidence that wasn’t added with your original appeal. View the types of evidence that can...
  14. Colan Nielsen

    GBP Performance Reporting Issues for June 2025?

    I have seen some cases and reports that indicate there may be some sort of delay with the data.

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