Question for the Experts Re: Changing Address for SAB

[RobSEO]

We're looking to update the address for a service area business - is there anything we should know before we take on the process? What do we need to reverify at the new address, given we'll be hiding it as a SAB anyway?

 

[JeffClevelandTN]

Here's a great recent article by Sterling Sky @JoyHawkins with the exact steps on how to do this: 3 Steps to Move Your Service Area Business Google Business Profile Without Destroying Your Ranking

 

[whitespark]

I just published a video about this which is helpful to understand the problem, but doesn’t offer a solution.


I am testing a new theory for a fix, but Joy’s solution that @JeffClevelandTN shared is your best and only option at the moment.

 

[Brian - TGL]

@JoyHawkins does the new profile get verified before contacting support?

 

[JoyHawkins]

Yes.

 

[Brian - TGL]

@JoyHawkins any thoughts on if the new GBP should be set up with a different Google account than the initial GBP (you did mention a different phone number, or was that just in the case the new location is out of the original local calling area)?

 

[JoyHawkins]

I would do the same account.