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    The Essential Google Business Profile Optimization Checklist

    PublishedJoey Stardust · Founder & Lead Strategist, The Real Social Company
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    The Essential Google Business Profile Optimization Checklist

    The Complete GBP Optimization Checklist

    Your Google Business Profile is often the first impression customers have. Optimize every element for maximum impact.

    Basic Information

  1. Business name (exact legal name)
  2. Address (verified and accurate)
  3. Phone number (local preferred)
  4. Website URL
  5. Hours of operation
  6. Holiday hours

    7. Categories and Attributes

  7. Primary category (most specific)
  8. Secondary categories
  9. Service attributes
  10. Accessibility features
  11. Payment methods

    12. Description and Services

  12. Business description (750 characters)
  13. Services with descriptions
  14. Products (if applicable)
  15. Menu (for restaurants)

    16. Visual Content

  16. Logo
  17. Cover photo
  18. Interior photos
  19. Exterior photos
  20. Team photos
  21. Product/service photos

    22. Engagement Features

  22. Enable messaging
  23. Set up booking (if applicable)
  24. Add Q&A content
  25. Enable products/services

    26. Ongoing Optimization

  26. Weekly posts
  27. Photo additions monthly
  28. Review responses
  29. Q&A monitoring
  30. Hours updates

    31. GBP Management Services

    The Real Social Company provides comprehensive Google Business Profile management.

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