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Tips · 2025-06-02 · 8 min

How to set up and optimize a Google Business Profile

A practical checklist for categories, photos, services, and review invites that help you show up in near me search.

How to set up and optimize a Google Business Profile

Your Google Business Profile is often the first impression before the website loads.

Incomplete profiles lose clicks to competitors who look more established.

Claim and categorize carefully

Claim and categorize carefully

Primary and secondary categories should match how customers search your work.

Photos and posts weekly

Photos and posts weekly

Fresh visuals and updates signal an active business. Stale profiles look abandoned.

Pair with your website

Pair with your website

Consistent NAP, services, and review links between the profile and site reinforce trust.

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