Has your Google Business Profile suddenly been suspended or flagged for reverification? You’re not alone. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a surge in verification issues—especially among home service providers like carpet cleaners, locksmiths, HVAC companies, and others with “service area” setups.
While Google hasn’t made a public announcement, one thing is clear: they’re cracking down on suspicious business addresses and duplicate profiles created to target broader locations.
📹 The Good News: Video Verification Just Got Easier
If your profile gets flagged, the new video verification process is much smoother than before. Here’s what’s new:
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📱 Record on your phone: Everything can be done through your Google Business Profile dashboard.
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🎬 Preview before submitting: Make sure you’ve captured everything correctly before you hit “submit.”
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🧭 Show clear proof: Include nearby landmarks, business signage, and proof you have access to the location.
If your submission is rejected, Google now tells you why, so you’re not left guessing. This level of transparency is a huge improvement—and makes it easier for real businesses to get back online quickly.
⚠️ What If You’ve Been Asked to Reverify?
Don’t panic. As long as you’re a legitimate business and your profile accurately reflects how and where you serve customers, you’ll be just fine.
✅ You’ll likely pass the re-verification if:
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You operate from a real physical location.
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You can clearly show signage, branding, and access.
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You serve customers at your listed address or in a defined service area.
❌ But if you’re trying to verify a location where customers can’t actually visit you (like a virtual office or P.O. Box), you’re in for a tough ride.
🚀 After You’re Verified: Let’s Grow Your Local Visibility
Once your Google Business Profile is fully verified and live again, it’s time to focus on rankings, local SEO strategy, and profile optimization.
At Bullzeye Media Marketing, we specialize in helping service-based businesses dominate their local markets through compliant, data-driven GBP optimization strategies.
🎯 Book a free consultation with our team today:
👉 https://thebullzeye.com/contact-us/
We’ll help you secure your profile, improve visibility, and turn local searches into paying customers.
