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Google Business Profile Setup Service

Brand new business or just never set up your GBP? We do the full setup right the first time, categories, verification, photos, services, descriptions, so you start ranking from day one instead of fighting cleanup later.

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The problem

You're not alone , and there's a fix.

Setting up a Google Business Profile incorrectly creates problems that take months to undo. The wrong primary category alone can keep you invisible for queries you should own. We get it right the first time.

Common causes

  • Choosing too-broad primary category
  • Skipping verification
  • Empty services and products sections
  • No photos at launch
  • Incomplete attributes and hours
  • Missing description keywords

Free 24-hour diagnosis

Send us your business details. We diagnose the likely cause within 24 hours at no charge, even if you don't end up working with us.

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How we fix it

Our process

We claim or create the profile, complete verification, optimize all 50+ fields, upload 20+ original geo-tagged photos, build out services with descriptions and pricing, seed Q&A, and configure attributes and special hours.

Custom plans or flat-fee for one-off problem fixes , see pricing.

Why DIY often fails

  • Picking a generic primary category to 'cover more ground' (kills rankings)
  • Stuffing keywords in business name (suspension risk)
  • Using stock photos (Google flags these)
Setup timeline

From day 1 to fully launched

Days 1-3 , Foundation

Account creation, profile claim, address validation, primary and secondary categories selected based on competitor analysis in your city, business hours configured.

Days 4-7 , Verification

Verification request submitted (postcard, phone, email, or video depending on category). Postcard typically arrives 5-14 days , phone or video methods can resolve same day.

Days 8-14 , Content build

750-character description written and approved. 8-15 services with names, prices and descriptions. Products section populated where applicable. Attributes selected. Photo shoot coordinated.

Days 15-21 , Photos and Q&A

20+ original geo-tagged photos uploaded across Interior, Exterior, Team, Products and Identity categories. 5-10 owner-answered Q&A questions seeded based on your customer's most common pre-purchase questions.

Days 22-28 , Launch prep

First Google Posts published. Review request system integrated with your CRM, POS or appointment software. Citation builds initiated on tier-1 directories.

Day 30 , Optimized launch

Profile fully populated and visible. First reviews flowing. Citations indexing. You hand over to ongoing optimization (or we continue under a retainer).

From here, expect first Map Pack appearances around day 45-60 for less competitive keywords, and meaningful ranking gains 60-90 days post-launch as citations index and review velocity builds.

Onboarding deliverables

Exactly what we hand over

Week 1-2 deliverables

  • Verified Google Business Profile
  • Primary category research with top-3 competitor analysis
  • 4-9 secondary categories selected
  • 750-character description written and approved
  • 10-15 services with prices and descriptions

Week 3-4 deliverables

  • 20+ original geo-tagged photos uploaded
  • 5-10 Q&A questions seeded with owner answers
  • Attributes and special hours configured
  • First 3 Google Posts published
  • Review acquisition workflow integrated
  • Citation submissions to top 30 directories begun

After 30 days, you have a fully populated, optimized, actively-managed profile ready to rank. We hand over to ongoing optimization (or you take it from there).

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long does GBP setup take?

Setup itself: 1 week. Verification: 5-14 days additional. We're fully launched within 30 days.

What if I don't have photos yet?

We provide a shot list and guidance. We can also coordinate with a local photographer if needed.

How is this different from optimization?

Setup is for a brand new or never-claimed profile. Optimization is for an existing profile that needs improvement.

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