What are the GBP Requirements?

[luischavez0104]

Hello fellow local seo gurus,
Does anyone know if there's a checklist on what a client needs to have set up for service area and physical address GBP's.
I know signage, workspace, tools, employees during open hours, and storefront photos of the physical location if needed.
I'm looking for something to send to a client where it says we cannot set up this service area or hybrid listing listing unless you have x,y, and z set up and pictures or x, y, z, or utility bills etc. There have been more issues with setting up too "early" and then the signage isnt up and google wants photos or they want a video call but it's still under contruction.
Thanks!

 

[Peter.minns.BL]

Hi LuisChavez0104

I would normally have the client abide by GBP rules which can be found here - How to use a service area on Google for service-area & hybrid businesses - Google Business Profile Help

Hope it helps

Pete

 

[luischavez0104]

Hi LuisChavez0104

I would normally have the client abide by GBP rules which can be found here - How to use a service area on Google for service-area & hybrid businesses - Google Business Profile Help

Hope it helps

Pete

Hi Pete, thank you for the insights. The rules are very "grey" and I was looking for concrete examples on the best way to interpret the guidelines.

 

[whitespark]

@luischavez0104 This should be a helpful article for you to read:

When Can Service-Based Businesses Have Multiple Google My Business Listings? - Sterling Sky Inc

One of the most common reasons for Google My Business listings getting suspended is the fact that the address being used is not eligible for a listing

www.sterlingsky.ca

Watch the excellent video that's embedded.

 

[luischavez0104]

Hi Darren, this is interesting thank you! I didn't know that two locations couldn't overlap their service area. I'm still curious to know the actual requirements in terms of setting up a listing. I would assume that maybe the documents/items required in the video calls are what we should ask clients to have?

 

[whitespark]

@luischavez0104 I think the list you already have is pretty good. Other things to consider would be:

- Utility or other bills showing the name and address
- Business licence documentation
- Record our own video walkthrough of the location (we did this once for a Profile for an apartment complex that was under construction, and Google accepted it)

 

[luischavez0104]

This is great thank you!

 

[luischavez0104]

@luischavez0104 I think the list you already have is pretty good. Other things to consider would be:

- Utility or other bills showing the name and address
- Business licence documentation
- Record our own video walkthrough of the location (we did this once for a Profile for an apartment complex that was under construction, and Google accepted it)

Would you suggest that these requirements should be met before trying to create the listing?

 

[luischavez0104]

Would you suggest that these requirements should be met before trying to create the listing?

also, in terms of signage does google expect there to be signage such as a business logo at a SAB residential address?

 

[whitespark]

also, in terms of signage does google expect there to be signage such as a business logo at a SAB residential address?

Signage not required for residential SAB Profiles.

Having all of these things in place is more of an insurance policy than a requirement. You need them for a reinstatement request in case your new listing gets suspended.

 

[luischavez0104]

Signage not required for residential SAB Profiles.

Having all of these things in place is more of an insurance policy than a requirement. You need them for a reinstatement request in case your new listing gets suspended.

That makes sense, thank you!