Content by Jessica C in April, 2026

oh wow lol!!! How can this be when I feel like 80% of suspension threads are talking about how to do the business name change with a keyword in it properly or you will get suspended! The entire process is what everyone is talking about lately- doing the DBA, on signage, on website, etc. etc.

Ok got it. Then I wonder why more businesses are not changing their business names to include keywords. If Google will just change back, then seems like free rein.

real business, but keyword stuffing their business name in GBP

ETA: a duplicate GBP was created in the midst of the suspension with a different gmail account, using same business name, which was just successfully deleted on 4/10 thanks to @keyserholiday 🙏

Working on a GBP in need of TLC. Things that need to be added/updated: website link is currently http, would like to change to https version. Worth it? add phone number add secondary categories add services add products add description add opening date update business hours add photos and...

I am working with a business who has a competitor with full keyword stuffed business name on GBP. Sign on door of physical location does not have business name, registered business name with state does not match GBP business name, and no DBA filed. What is current best process/steps to take to...

ok thank you so much. you are a lifesaver! pop up at the end says " Profile content and managers removed The business and some basic information will still appear on Search and Maps"

should "Mark Your Business as Permanently Closed" toggled be on or off?

thank you so much. Yes, related to the Reddit post. I replied on there, but will also reply here in case it helps someone else. Yes, I do have access to the email address that created it by accident. So I log in to that email and go into Business Profile Settings-> Remove Business Profile->...

I have a client who accidentally created a GBP with same business name and website as her main GBP, using a different gmail account. What is best way to delete this duplicate GBP? It has no reviews, no address, no phone number. Both GBP's are Verified according to this tool...

did you get any clarity on this? or run any testing? I am in the same situation. not sure if homepage or service page of my main service should be the GBP website link.