Google Business Verification Explained

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Andy Walker
August 06, 2024

Google Business Verification

Welcome to the Home Service Marketer newsletter.

In today’s newsletter, we will discuss how to verify your Google Business Profile for service area businesses (SAB).

Unsure if you’re a SAB? Keep reading.

Service Area vs. Storefront

Service Area Definition: A business that visits or delivers to customers directly but doesn't serve customers at its business address.

Physical Storefront Definition: A physical location with permanent signage where customers will come to do business with you.

Caveat: Even if you fit the definition of a service area business, you can still have a physical address if you have an office with permanent signage.

Verification Requirements

  1. Legal business documentation that matches your profile name.

  2. Business cards that show the business name + phone number

  3. Truck, tools, or equipment to be shown during video verification.

  4. You must physically be in the location you want the profile verified.

In-Depth Verification Walk-through

It Sucks, But it’s Good

Trust me I know. We’ve done over 150 profile verifications. It’s never fun nor is it ever easy, but let me tell you why the verification requirements are a good thing.

No longer can a competitor make a fake profile of you and fill it with 1-star reviews. They could, but who is going to go through all of that trouble of getting actual legal business documentation to make it look like they are you? Nobody.

The strict requirements are also beneficial because now it becomes much more difficult to spam create profiles in attempt to dominate an entire market. It may not be fun, but once you are verified you will be set up for success.

100% Money Back Guarantee

If you’re still having trouble getting verified or just want professional help we are here to do just that.

We offer a 100% money back guarantee. Get your profile verified or you do not pay a single dollar.

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