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If you already use the re appeal form (https://support.google.com/business/contact/local_appeals), your next option is to have someone to escalate the case, for example the GBP community forum

Now your only option is to get the case escalated. One option to get it escalated is through the GBP Community Forum.

I believe he meant that when Google denies your first appeal, submitting a reappeal using the reappeal form typically takes only 2-3 days to receive a response from Google.

So they will need to make sure to have signage on each location, the business name has to match the signage and legal name before they do the video verification. When you send the appeals, upload as much evidence as possible.

It’s now common for HVAC and other home service businesses to face suspension during verification, as part of Google’s anti-spam measures. What types of locations are they—storefronts, co-working spaces, or something else? Google is aware that some businesses rent office spaces temporarily...

If it’s an office location with staff, reinstating the profile should be fine. However, since the business is now at a different office address, you’ll need to provide evidence for the new address rather than the old one. As for the rebranding, whether it’s possible will depend on whether the...

Ok, was the business's address a home address? or did your client take over an office and staff?

What is the type of business? Is it a storefront or a service area business?

As @AndreaBerens advised, you need to use that form for the re-appeal. However, before submitting the form, ensure the profile follows all guidelines and you have the necessary evidence as required by Google (you will find this information on the form).

Have you tried the Google Business Profile Community forum for another review?

At the moment for practitioner GBPs I am seeing a push back from Google support on appeals to reinstate suspended and disabled profiles, in all cases in the last 2 months (MD, Realtors, etc) only when I escalated the cases they were reinstated. You are not alone, but reading the thread on...

The evidence is very poor, the business address on those documents are different. Have you used this form to appeal: Request additional review of a denied appeal - Google Business Profile Help

Good to know,thank you!

Hi @Stefan Somborac, adding the link is on but I have never seen a case where it shows on the live profile. That's why I put that notice from the GBP Help page. Is it showing on the live profiles now?

There are many ways to create WhatsApp links but the only one that works for the Google Business Profile contact feature is this one: Create your own link Use Open WhatsApp<number> where the <number> is a full phone number in international format. Omit any zeroes, brackets, or dashes when adding...