Google Business Profile Verification Services
Google Business Profile Experts
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Google Business Profile Management UK
Unlock your local visibility in Google Maps and search.
Connect SEO helps UK businesses verify, optimise, and manage their Google Business Profile (GBP), whether you’re launching a new listing, recovering from a suspension, or need ongoing support to attract more local customers.
Real Success Stories – How We Help UK Businesses Thrive
Nothing demonstrates the value of a Google Business Profile service better than real-world results. At Connect SEO, we’ve helped countless UK businesses recover, verify, and optimise their Google profiles, ensuring they appear in local searches and attract more customers.
Shelley's Electric Golf Buggy Business
Problem: Shelley’s business disappeared from Google overnight, leaving her invisible to local customers.
Solution: Our team conducted a full profile audit, rectified verification issues, and implemented proper optimisation.
Result: Within days, Shelley’s profile was reinstated, fully verified, and ranking again in Google Maps and local search results.
SH Vehicle Recovery Hull - Local Business Reinstatement After Competitor Removal
Problem: A competitor had unfairly taken down a local business’s GBP. Initial reinstatement requests were rejected by Google, wiping out over 450 five-star reviews.
Solution:
- Proved that the business was fully registered.
- Provided evidence of branded vehicles, signage, and a website.
- Demonstrated years of service to the local community.
- Appealed directly to Google with detailed documentation over three weeks.
Result: Google reviewed the case, and the business was reinstated within hours of the final appeal. Jobs were protected, trust restored, and the business returned to the local search ecosystem.
Google Business Profile Experts
Our GBP Service Plans
GBP Suspension Recovery Service
For businesses with an existing profile that need attention.
Includes:
- Full audit and profile optimisation.
- Fix NAP (Name, Address, Phone) inconsistencies.
- Update categories, services, and descriptions.
- Add images and branding.
- Assist with re-verification.
- Minor issue resolution (e.g., limited visibility, basic suspensions)
Perfect for: Businesses needing to
reopen closed listings or resolve
GBP suspension issues.
New Google Business Profile Setup & Verification
Launch your listing the right way and keep it fresh every month with Video verification experts.
Includes:
- Full GBP setup from scratch.
- Upload branded images.
- Monthly Google Posts (1x per month).
- Updates to services and location data.
- Geo-keyword optimisation
Ideal for: Businesses launching new locations or
starting new listings with correct
video verification or address methods.
Full Local SEO Boost + Google Ads
Comprehensive solutions for businesses ready to Rank in Google Maps.
Includes everything in the £500 plan, plus:
- Initial SEO optimisation for your website.
- GBP + Website synergy setup for better map pack rankings.
- Google Ads campaign setup and basic management.
Best for: Businesses looking to
rank fast, target local search traffic, and
outrank competitors.
Problems & Solutions
Conduct full profile audit, fix violations, re-verify via video, phone, email, or postcard.
Failed Verification
Step-by-step guidance for successful verification and expert submission to Google.
Limited Visibility
Optimise profile with geo-targeted keywords, images, and posts to improve Map Pack ranking.
Competitor Interference
Direct appeals to Google, provide evidence, and restore legitimate ownership.
Featured Success Story: Competitor Sabotage Reinstatement
Problem:
A local business’s GBP was unfairly taken down by a competitor, wiping out 450+ five-star reviews. Google rejected initial reinstatement requests.
Solution:
- Phase 1: Diagnosis: Proved business registration and legitimacy.
- Phase 2: Evidence Submission: Showcased branded vehicles, signage, and website evidence. Demonstrated years of service to the local community.
- Phase 3: Direct Appeal: Submitted multiple appeals directly to Google over three weeks.
- Result: Profile Reinstated: Within hours of the final appeal, the profile was reinstated, restoring visibility, reviews, and customer trust.
Why These Issues Matter?
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Lost Revenue: Unverified or suspended profiles lose thousands in potential customer leads. -
Damaged Reputation: Incorrect information or an unverified status can make a business appear untrustworthy to potential customers. -
Wasted Time: Business owners spend countless hours troubleshooting issues that an expert could resolve quickly.
Why Our Approach Works
Google Guidelines: We follow Google’s official guidelines and understand their verification policies.
Personalised Service: Every reinstatement is handled personally by our expert team, ensuring faster approvals.
Reputation and SEO: Our solutions don’t just restore your profile—they protect your reputation and maximise local SEO impact.
Trusted GBP Experts – Proven Results for UK
List of Services
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Google Business Profile ExpertList Item 1
Proven Track Record: Successfully verified, optimised, and reinstated countless UK business profiles, including complex cases involving suspensions and competitor interference.
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24+ Years Industry ExperienceList Item 2
Real-World Experience: Founded by a tradesman with over 24 years of industry experience, now applied to digital marketing and GBP services.
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Google Local Guide - 2M+ ViewsList Item 3
Google Local Guide Authority: Over 2 million views contributed through active participation in Google’s local content ecosystem.
Our Commitment to Clients
Transparent, Proven Results: Every service is designed to deliver measurable improvements in visibility, leads, and local rankings.
Comprehensive Support: From setup and verification to monthly management, posts, reviews, and SEO optimisation, we handle it all.
Trust & Reliability: We don’t just fix profiles; we protect your reputation and help your business thrive online.
FAQs
Everything You Need to Know About GBP Verification & Optimisation
Our FAQs section is designed to answer the most common questions business owners have about Google Business Profile verification, setup, suspension recovery, and ongoing management.
What is the difference between verification and optimisation?
Verification makes your profile live on Google, confirming your business exists and is legitimate. Optimisation ensures your profile ranks in Google Maps and local search results by improving categories, services, descriptions, images, keywords, and posts. Both are essential to maximise local visibility.
Can I use my home address for a service-based business?
Yes! We’ll set up your profile as a Service Area Business (SAB), keeping your home address private while displaying the areas you serve. This ensures your business reaches local customers without compromising your privacy.
Can Connect SEO manage everything monthly?
Absolutely. With our GBP management packages, we handle:
- Monthly Google Posts.
- Image and branding updates.
- Monitoring and responding to reviews.
- Performance reports and local SEO adjustments This ensures your profile stays fully optimised and visible year-round.
How long does it take to verify or reinstate a profile?
Verification times vary depending on the method:
- Postcard: 5–14 days.
- Phone, email, or video: Often completed within 1–3 days Suspensions can take 2–5 business days to lift if proper documentation is provided. Our team works efficiently to speed up the process wherever possible.
What if my profile was set up by someone else?
No problem. We can request ownership transfer, reclaim the profile, or set up a new profile if needed. All processes are compliant with Google’s verification and security guidelines.
What happens if my reinstatement request is rejected?
Our team appeals directly to Google with supporting evidence, including:
- Proof of registration and legal business documents.
- Photos of branded vehicles, signage, and premises.
- Evidence of years of service and customer reviews We continue to follow up until the profile is successfully reinstated.
Can I manage my own GBP after you've set it up?
Yes, absolutely! Once we have successfully verified and optimised your profile, we can hand over full ownership to you. Our goal is to empower you with a fully functional and optimised profile. We also offer a monthly management package if you would prefer us to handle the ongoing tasks.
Why is my Google Business Profile suspended?
A GBP suspension can happen for many reasons, including a business name that is too long, a service area business showing a physical address, or a duplicate profile. We perform a full audit to identify the exact cause and fix all violations before reapplying for reinstatement.
Don’t Leave Your Local Visibility to Chance
Your Google Business Profile is one of the most powerful tools to attract customers in your local area. Whether your profile is suspended, unverified, or simply underperforming, Connect SEO can help you reclaim, verify, and optimise it the right way.
Why Take Action Now?
Protect Your Reputation: Avoid lost visibility, missed leads, and unfair competitor interference.
Gain Instant Local Visibility: Appear in Google Maps and “near me” searches for your area.
Save Time & Stress: Let our experts handle the verification, reinstatement, and optimisation process.
Maximise Leads: Optimised profiles attract more calls, visits, and conversions.
Our Simple Process
- Book a Free Audit: We assess your profile and identify issues or opportunities.
- Receive a Custom Plan: We outline verification, reinstatement, or optimisation steps tailored to your business.
- Expert Implementation: Our team resolves suspensions, sets up your GBP correctly, and optimises it for local SEO.
- Ongoing Support: Optional monthly management to keep your profile fully optimised and visible.
