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Hi everyone, I recently came across an issue while managing a Google Business Profile (GBP) through Whitespark. The tool flagged an error stating that the "Plumber" category has 114 services listed — exceeding Google's 100-service limit per category. The error message explains that while...

Thank you, for my case I finally got the live video verification option, as I cannot follow this approced as in my Case we have updated the address on the profile. And profile has solid number of reviews. Thank you for the help.

@Stefan Somborac Would you be so kind to share that approach.

Got it, thank you @ElizabethRule doing it now.

The verification was a normal video verification after we updated the address on the profile. The same issue occurs with a new profile we set up for the first time. After just one failed video verification attempt, it now says, "No more ways to verify." I checked with my circle, and other people...

Thank you for your response @ElizabethRule. I followed the steps you mentioned and used the special verification form to request live video verification. However, the case has been stuck for almost three days with no response, although the appeal status still shows “In Progress.” The other...

Hi everyone, I’m noticing a pattern with Google Business Profile verification. Even after just one failed video verification attempt, Google seems to block any further verification methods. Additionally, support cases for verification remain stuck in “In Progress” status with no resolution...

Hi everyone, I’m evaluating GBP rank tracking tools for local SEO and need expert input. I’m comparing Local Viking, Local Falcon, BrightLocal, WhiteSpark, and Places Scout. Specifically, I’d like to know: 1. Which Google search features do they track rankings for, Google Maps, Local Finder...

I would also suggest checking your digital footprints, such as citations, directory listings, and other links available on Google. You can find many of these in the SERPs. Please review them to see if any contain incorrect information. Google gathers information from various sources, so it’s...

At our agency, we also use Local Viking. Recently, I’ve been receiving email notifications stating that we are losing dozens of reviews. However, many of those reviews are not being fetched through the API, even though they are still visible and live on the actual Google Business Profiles. I...

Hey @Stefan Somborac Thank you for sharing this. I’m glad I have all of these bookmarked. I have one more link to add to the list: a direct link to request an additional review of a denied appeal: https://support.google.com/business/contact/local_appeals?sjid=14009711549247488974-NA

This is the second location.

Hello Guys! We set up a second Google Business Profile for a legitimate office location. Despite multiple attempts at video verification, the process keeps failing. Here’s what happened: We tried the standard video verification several times, but it failed. (SAB) We then requested Live Video...

Thank you for the response @ElizabethRule

Thank you @JoyHawkins